UN General Assembly
2021

On the economic front, Tanzania, like others, has not been spared by the effects of COVID-19. Before the pandemic, our economy was growing at a steady rate of 6.9 per cent, while the current rate is estimated at 5.4 percent. We are now embarking on reviving our tourism sector, which was badly affected because of the travel restrictions imposed in many countries in order to curb the spread of COVID-19. While slowly trying to revive most of the economic activities suffocated by the pandemic, my Government continues to work hard to improve the business environment and attract more investment. Aware of the nexus between economic growth and governance, we have managed to maintain peace and political stability, with a vibrant democracy and institutionalized good governance practices that uphold the rule of law and human rights.