Joseph Isangura
Tanzania has used the ongoing Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF 2025) in Algiers to reaffirm its commitment to building an economy that values both industrial growth and environmental responsibility.
Leading the delegation, Deputy Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Industry and Trade, Dr. Suleiman Serera, praised the National Environment Management Council (NEMC) for taking a proactive role in educating investors on conservation. After visiting the Tanzania pavilion, he emphasized that industrialization must be anchored in sustainability. “The industries we are building should respect environmental protection. NEMC’s presence here is a reminder to investors that opportunities are open in Tanzania, but they must align with green growth,” he said.
Dr. Serera also commended the council’s new digital systems, which allow stakeholders to access key documents via QR codes. He noted this as an example of transparency that reduces bureaucracy and strengthens investor confidence. “The environment is life,” he remarked, “and we must protect it so it continues to protect us.”
Alongside him, Tanzania’s Ambassador to Algeria, Imani Njalikai, called on national institutions to deepen collaboration with Algeria in energy, fertilizers, and pharmaceuticals—sectors where Algeria has demonstrated strength. She stressed that such partnerships could open doors for training exchanges and joint ventures between the two nations.
Beyond NEMC, Tanzania’s delegation includes several agencies such as TANTRADE, TMDA, FCC, TISEZA, PURA, TFS, and ZIPA—each showcasing opportunities for trade, regulation, and investment. Their presence underscores Tanzania’s strategy of presenting a united front in promoting its business climate abroad.
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The IATF 2025, which runs until September 10, is organized by Afreximbank in partnership with the African Continental Free Trade Area Secretariat and the African Union. This year’s fair has drawn more than 35,000 delegates and 2,000 exhibitors, making it one of Africa’s largest trade platforms.
But Tanzania’s message in Algiers extends beyond trade exhibitions. It reflects a growing African awareness that industrialization must evolve hand-in-hand with environmental responsibility. Across the continent, countries are beginning to balance the urgency of economic growth with global climate commitments.
The timing is also symbolic. Africa is increasingly positioning itself as a hub for green investment, from renewable energy projects to climate-smart agriculture. Tanzania’s approach—integrating environmental safeguards into trade promotion—signals to the international community that the country intends to be part of this new wave of sustainable industrialization.
For many observers, the fair is more than just an exhibition. It is a testing ground for how African countries can align their economic ambitions with the realities of climate change, global supply chains, and regional integration. Tanzania’s delegation, by championing green industry, is not only showcasing investment opportunities but also shaping the narrative of Africa’s economic future.
