As one of Africa’s fastest-growing economies, Tanzania has emerged as a dynamic lower middle-income country with strong ambitions for sustainable and inclusive growth. Through its Vision 2050, the country aims to diversify its economy, expand value-added production, strengthen private sector participation and attract sustainable investment.
In line with the EU’s Global Gateway strategy, the Forum will promote smart, clean and sustainable investments in priority sectors of shared strategic interest to Tanzania and the European Union.
The Forum aims to:
- Showcase Tanzania as a competitive investment destination for the European private sector
- Attract European businesses and investors to Tanzania
- Strengthen EU investments, business linkages, value addition and job creation in Tanzania
- Demonstrate that the European Union is a reliable and long-term business and investment partner for Tanzania
- Support green and digital transitions through sustainable investment
- Facilitate business-to-business (B2B), business-to-finance (B2F) and business-to-government (B2G) partnerships
Why attend?
The EU–Tanzania Investment & Business Forum 2026–2027 offers a unique platform to:
- Discover Tanzania’s investment-ready opportunities and comparative advantages as a strategic destination for foreign direct investment, regional trade and business expansion
- Gain first-hand insights from successful investors and learn about ongoing government reforms improving the business environment
- Engage directly with high-level policymakers through focused public-private dialogue sessions
- Connect with European and Tanzanian companies through targeted matchmaking and networking opportunities
- Explore EU tools and initiatives supporting investment, access to finance, technical assistance, skills development and private sector growth under the Global Gateway framework
