Publication: The World Bank Group in Tanzania, Fiscal Years 2012–22: Country Program Evaluation
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This evaluation assesses the relevance and effectiveness of the World Bank Group's support to Tanzania between Fiscal Years 2012 and 2022. Over the past decade, Tanzania has experienced resilient growth, with an average annual per capita GDP increase of 2.2%. However, poverty remains widespread and slow to decline, underscoring the need for more inclusive growth. The report examines the Bank Group's strategic and operational approaches during this period, which were aligned with Tanzania's development priorities and focused on industrialization, human development, and public sector reforms. The evaluation includes thematic chapters on the Bank Group's support for private sector-led growth and spatial transformation, as well as lessons to inform future support to the country.
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“World Bank. 2025. The World Bank Group in Tanzania, Fiscal Years 2012–22: Country Program Evaluation. © World Bank. http://hdl.handle.net/10986/43479 License: CC BY-NC 3.0 IGO.”
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