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Poverty and Human Development Report 2009 - UNDP in Tanzania

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pOVertY aND hUMaN DeVeLOpMeNt repOrt <strong>2009</strong><br />

greater employment <strong>and</strong> skills development, <strong>and</strong> <strong>in</strong>creased public revenue. In the early stage<br />

of development the private sector is not likely to perform accord<strong>in</strong>g to expectations. Here, the<br />

best course of action is to proactively support rather than to substitute it with the <strong>in</strong>stitutions<br />

of the state.<br />

Most importantly, strong political leadership <strong>and</strong> a highly skilled bureaucracy backed by effective<br />

systems will be required to provide steady direction towards realis<strong>in</strong>g Vision 2025. Without these,<br />

any government may become an impediment to socio-economic transformation. Investment<br />

<strong>in</strong> higher education <strong>and</strong> an effective <strong>in</strong>centive system will, therefore, be vital for build<strong>in</strong>g a<br />

competent <strong>and</strong> committed bureaucracy. In addition, clear, focused communication <strong>and</strong> signals<br />

for all citizens <strong>and</strong> development actors will be required <strong>in</strong> implementation of the medium-term<br />

development strategy. Adjustments may be needed to the strategic path due to economic <strong>and</strong><br />

political constra<strong>in</strong>ts. But an un<strong>in</strong>terrupted view should be ma<strong>in</strong>ta<strong>in</strong>ed of <strong>Tanzania</strong>’s long-term horizon<br />

as a vibrant, developed market economy capable of susta<strong>in</strong>ed growth <strong>and</strong> shared benefits.<br />

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