Public Investment and Budget Performance Evaluation

Enhancing Strategic Project Implementation and Transparency

This research report delves into the evaluation of ongoing strategic initiatives in Tanzania, focusing on project performance, planning, financial aspects, and implementation. The study emphasizes the significance of each project, with a particular focus on the three most scrutinized initiatives: standard gauge railways (SGR), the Julius Nyerere hydropower project, and Tanzania Airlines (ATCL) enhancements. These projects were chosen due to their substantial societal and economic impact.

• Despite the substantial financial allocation by the government towards strategic development initiatives, what factors contribute to the persistent delays in the completion of these projects?
• In spite of the significant financial investment made by the government in strategic development projects, what are the reasons behind the recurrent delays in their timely completion?
• While the government appears to allocate a substantial amount of funds towards strategic development projects, what are the underlying reasons for the consistent delays in successfully concluding these projects on schedule?