THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA

MINISTRY OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND TOURISM

POLICY AND PLANNING DIVISION

DIVISION OVERVIEW

OBJECTIVE

To provide expertise and services in policy, planning, budgeting preparation; and Research and innovation.

FUNCTIONS

This Division will perform the following functions:

  • To coordinate preparations of plans, budget and ministerial policies in line with the National Planning Frameworks
  • To analyze policies from other sectors and advise accordingly
  • To coordinate research on Ministerial policies and sector related functions for the development of the respective sector
  • To coordinate implementation of the Government’s policy, research technological development and innovation in the Ministry
  • To coordinate preparations of Budget Speech for the Ministry
  • To develop guidelines on research and innovation matters for the Ministry
  • To coordinate Ministry Service Delivery Survey
  • To coordinate Ministry Self-Assessment (Institution Self-Assessment)
  • To mobilize resources for implementation of Ministry’s initiatives
  • To coordinate risk management processes within the Ministry
  • To coordinate implementation of ruling part manifesto, Government directives and parliamentary affairs
  • To coordinate preparations of periodic performance reports for the Ministry.

ABOUT POLICY AND PLANNING DIVISION

Led by a Director

This division deals with policy and planning and is led by a director.

PROJECT UNDER THE DIVISION

Project Name: Southern Tanzania Tourism Development Project

Objective:

To promote and strengthen key tourism infrastructure (opening roads and entry gates) as well as open up new tourism areas.

Implementation Areas:

Mikumi National Park (Kilosa District), Ruaha National Park (Mbarali District), Katavi National Park, Kitulo National Park, Southern part of Nyerere National Park, Mpanga Kipengere Game Reserve and Selous Game Reserve.

POLICY, RESEARCH AND INNOVATION SECTION

Led by an Assistant Director

PLANNING AND BUDGETING SECTION

Led by an Assistant Director