The dawn of Sovereignty:Why DIRA 2050 is a Chapter in Tanzania's Economic Liberation?

By Derek K. Murusuri, Dar es Salaam

DODOMA-On July 17, 2025, in the nation's capital, President H.E. Dr. Samia SuluhuHassan unveiled the Tanzania Development Vision 2050 (DIRA 2050).

It was notmerely the launch of another policy document; it was the start of important milestone, the final, decisive struggle: the struggle for Economic Sovereignty.

"The contents of DIRA2050 reflect the opinions and desires of Tanzaniansthemselves. We reasoned together, we drafted together, we planned together, andwe will implement together," says President Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassn when launchingthis historic and transformative blueprint.

The President of the United Republic of Tanzania, Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan, receives anAward of honour and appreciation from the Minister of State, President's Office, Planning and Investment, Hon. Professor Kitila Alexander Mkumbo, during the launch ceremony ofthe National Development Vision 2050 at the Jakaya Kikwete Convention Centre (JKCC) in Dodoma City on July 17, 2025.

For too long, our national ambition has been shackled by the necessity of seeking aid.We thank the generous taxpayers of the world who helped us when we needed it;