BY DIRAMAKINI
THE Executive Director of the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Centre, David Kafulila has said the proposed US$110 million Digital Road Safety Inspection Project is expected to significantly reduce road accidents, ease inconvenience for motorists, and improve transparency in the enforcement of road safety regulations.
Kafulila said the project will introduce a modern digital inspection system capable of detecting human errors and minimizing opportunities for corruption that may arise during conventional vehicle inspections.
He noted that the adoption of advanced technology would enhance the efficiency, accuracy, and integrity of road safety inspections while ensuring that compliance checks are conducted in a transparent and accountable manner.
"The project demonstrates how Public-Private Partnerships can leverage technology to provide practical solutions to societal challenges while improving public service delivery," Kafulila said.
He explained that the initiative is a clear example of how collaboration between the public and private sectors can accelerate innovation, improve service delivery, and strengthen infrastructure without placing excessive pressure on government finances.
According to Kafulila, the PPP model enables the Government to implement major development projects without relying heavily on funds from the national treasury, while at the same time attracting private sector investment and expertise.
He further urged government ministries, departments, agencies, and public institutions to identify and utilize underused public assets as opportunities for investment through Public-Private Partnerships.
"Many public assets have significant untapped economic potential. Through strategic partnerships with the private sector, these resources can be transformed into productive investments that contribute to economic growth and improved public services," he said.
Kafulila emphasized that expanding the use of the PPP framework would help mobilize private capital for infrastructure and development projects, enhance service delivery, create employment opportunities, and stimulate sustainable economic growth.
The US$110 million Digital Road Safety Inspection Project is expected to modernize Tanzania's road transport sector by improving compliance with safety standards, reducing road traffic accidents, strengthening accountability, and enhancing the overall efficiency of road safety inspections through digital technology.