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Morogoro Municipal Council
Morogoro Municipal Council

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PRESIDENT’S OFFICE
REGIONAL ADMINISTRTION AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

 

 

 

MOROGORO MUNICIPAL COUNCIL

 

INVESTMENT PROMOTION STRATEGIES AND ROADMAP 2019 TO 2024

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

APRIL, 2019

 


 
 

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The Municipal Council has and will always strive to create an investment-friendly environment for the prospective investors. The Municipal efforts to promote investment are in line with the national policies, in particular Tanzania investment Act of 1997, the Public Private Partnership Policy of 2010 and the Economic Processing Zones Act of 2006.

In this profile, the overall objective of this report is to identify the investment promotion strategies, including incentives, and investment roadmaps for Morogoro Municipal Council which is among the LGAs within ENGINE’s zone of influence in Mainland Tanzania that align with the Tanzania Government’s industrialization agenda 2025 and investment strategy and policy.

It is on this premise that the Municipality has identified the potential investment opportunities for the purpose of exposing them to encourage local and foreign investors. The potential investment areas in the Municipality include trade, industrial manufacturing, tourism, agriculture, livestock, economic infrastructure and provision of social services. The investment potentials are expected to be exploited by both local and foreign investors, small and large investors; and through Public Private Partnership as may be appropriate.

The identified investment opportunities can be divided into two categories, namely direct investment and investment on market linkages. Direct Investment focus on attracting investors, both local and foreign, to bring in capital for investing in the district by setting up facilities either to process raw materials into finished products or carry out medium and large-scale processing of farm and livestock produces obtained locally in the Council which presently are underutilized.

Market linkages entail connecting smallholder farmers and other producers with companies that are willing to buy their products and access to markets. By so doing, market dealers will be in a position to support smallholder farmer’s, livestock keepers, Streets and Council managing the natural resources and community in the district at large with skills on crop and animal husbandry, post-harvest handling of harvested crops, processing and products control.

The large quantity of food and cash crops, abundance of livestock and the population full of hospitality in Morogoro municipal council provides an opportunity to medium and large-scale producers to invest in farm and livestock product various processing industries. Similarly, the local communities are hard worker and have adequate skills in entrepreneurship and modern farming practices to support the growth of these industries. However, what is missing is for the smallholder enterprises, farmers and producers to be linked with buyers who are ready to invest in the municipality.

This profile, provides prospective investors and interested parties with insightful information about investing in Morogoro Municipality including: A summary of the geographical, political and economic characteristics of the municipality, an introduction to difference policy in favor of investors and, the Tanzania Investment Centre (TIC).

TABLE OF CONTENT

 

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY.. i

LIST OF TABLES.. v

LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS.. vi

1.0 INTRODUCTION OF MOROGORO MUNICIPALITY.. 1

1.1 Background Morogoro Municipality: 1

1.2 Morogoro Council in a Snapshot 1

1.3 Geography. 2

1.3.1 Location. 2

1.3.2 Topography. 3

1.3.3 Climate. 3

1.3.4 Physical Features. 3

1.3.5 Soil 3

1.4 Demography. 4

1.5 Main Economic Activities. 4

2.0 ANALYSIS OF MOROGORO MUNICIPAL COUNCIL STRENGTH, WEAKNESS, OPPORTUNITIES AND OBSTACLES ON INVESTMENT.. 4

2.1 Strengths and Weaknesses. 5

2.2 Opportunities and Challenges. 6

3.0 REASONS TO INVEST IN MOROGORO MUNICIPALITY.. 9

3.1 Presence of various tourist attractions. 9

3.2 Existing infrastructure. 9

3.3 Presence of Financial Institutions: 9

3.4 Administrative support/attractive regime. 10

3.5 Access to Raw materials or Resources. 10

3.6 Presence of Basic social Utilities. 10

3.7 Other Reasons to invest in Morogoro Municipality. 10

4.0. MOROGORO MUNICIPALITY INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES AND PROMOTIONAL STRATEGIES.. 10

4.1 Investment Opportunities. 10

4.2 Morogoro Municipality Investment promotion Strategies. 25

4.2.1 Vision. 25

4.2.2 Mission. 25

4.2.3 Investment promotion strategies. 26

5.0 MOROGORO MUNICIPAL COUNCIL INVESTMENT PROMOTION ROADMAPS AND FUTURE PLANS.. 26

6.0 MOROGORO MUNICIPAL COUNCIL INVESTMENT POLICY AND INCENTIVES IN PLACE   28

6.1 Investment Policy. 28

6.2 Investment Incentives. 28

6.2.1 Fiscal incentives. 29

6.2.2 Non-fiscal incentives. 30

6.3 Procedures of Acquiring Land for Investment 31

6.3.1 Procedures for acquiring land for local investors. 31

6.3.2 Procedures for acquiring land for foreign investors. 32

7.0 POLICY AND INSTITUTIONAL ISSUES TO BE WORKED ON.. 33


 

LIST OF TABLES

Table 1:Strength and Weaknesses of Morogoro Municipal Council 5

Table 2:Opportunities and Challenges of Morogoro Municipal council 6

Table 3: Proposed Investment Opportunities on Industry Sector in Morogoro Municipality  10

Table 4: Proposed Investment Opportunities on Livestock and Fishing Sector in Morogoro Municipality  14

Table 5: Proposed Investment Opportunities on Trade and Commerce Sector in Morogoro Municipality  17

Table 6: Proposed Investment Opportunities on Tourism, Culture, arts and sports in Morogoro Municipality. 19

Table 7: Proposed Investment Opportunities on Environment Sector in Morogoro Municipality  21

Table 8: Proposed Investment Opportunities on agriculture Sector in Morogoro municipality  22

Table 9: Proposed Investment Opportunities on Education in Morogoro Municipality. 22

Table 10: Proposed Investment Opportunities on Energy in Morogoro Municipality. 23

Table 11: Proposed Investment Opportunities on Health Sector in Morogoro Municipality  24

Table 12: Other Proposed Investment Opportunities in Morogoro Municipality. 24

Table 13: Morogoro Municipal Council Investment Promotion Roadmaps. 25


LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS

ANC                           African National Congress

CMT                            Council Management Team

CRDB                                    Cooperative  Rural development Bank

DDC                           District Development Community

EIA                              Environment Impact Assessment

ENGINE                     Enabling Growth Through Investment and Enterprise

EPZA                         Export Processing Zones Authority

FDI                              Foreign Direct Investment

GDP                           Gross Domestic Product

ICT                              Information Computer Technology

ITA                              Income Tax Act

KM                              Kilometers

LGA                            Local Government Authority

LGAs                          Local Government Authorities

MKUKUTA                MkakatiwaKukuzaUchuminaKupunguzaUmaskini Tanzania

MMC                           Morogoro Municipal Council

NMB                           Nation Microfinance Bank

NBC                           National Bank of Commerce

PO-RALG                  President Office Regional Administration and Local Government

PPP                            Public Private Partnership

SGR                           Standard Gauge Railway

SWOT                                    Strength Weaknesses Opportunities Treats

TALIRI                        Tanzania Livestock Research Institute

TANZAM                    Tanzania Zambia Road

TCCIA                        Tanzania Chamber of Commerce Industry and Agriculture

TIC                              Tanzania Investment Centre

TPB                            Tanzania Postal Bank

TTCL                          Tanzania Telecommunications Company Limited

TZS                             Tanzanian Shillings

WHT                           With Holding Tax

 

1.0 INTRODUCTION OF MOROGORO MUNICIPALITY

 

1.1 Background Morogoro Municipality:

 

Morogoro Municipality is the Regional Headquarter of Morogoro Region.  It is one of the oldest towns in the history of Tanzania [by then Tanganyika]. In the 18th century, Arabs used Morogoro as a stopover and route for slave caravans from the hinterland to the coast before shipping them to the far-east through the Indian Ocean.

 

Its inception as a township is said to have come at the end of the 19th century when it has a population of about 3,000 people.  At that time the missionaries developed interest in this little settlement with the aim of getting control of the already spreading slave trade.  It was the time where the Germans were busy converting Morogoro into a provincial headquarters of the Eastern province of German East Africa [later Tanganyika]. They built a church and few buildings at Kigurunyembe, only four kilometres from the present town centre. 

 

Morogoro became a township in 1956. In 1992, a year after independence of Tanganyika, Morogoro was lifted to Town Council status. The Town Council was conferred Municipal status on 1st July 1988 and became a Municipality. Morogoro Municipal Council was then established in the year 1988 under the provisions of Section 8 & 9 of the Local Government (Urban Authorities) Act, No.8 of 1982 as amended by [Cap.288 R.E.2002].

 

1.2 MorogoroCouncil in a Snapshot

 
  • Variable
  • Description and figures
  • Location
  • Eastern part of Tanzania and West of Dar es Salaam
  • Neighborhood
  • Mvomero District on the North and West; and Morogoro Rural District on the East and the South
  • Population
  • 396,481 people (Projection of 2019)
  • Population density
  • 746 people per square Kilometer
  • Administration
  • one division with 29 wards subdivided into 295 streets
  • Total land
  • 531sq.kms with 24.7 Sq. kms water area,
  • Communication
  • Cellular networks coverage of TTCL, Vodacom, TIGO, Airtel, Halotel and Zantel
  • Languages
  • Kiswahili, English and Native languages
 

 

 

1.3 Geography

 

1.3.1 Location

 

Morogoro Municipality is about 195 kilometres to the west of Dar es Salaam and is situated on the lower slopes of Uluguru Mountains whose peak is about 1,600 feet above sea level.  Morogoro Municipality is one of the Nine Councils in Morogoro Region. It lies at the crossings of longitudes 37033’ and 37051’east of the Greenwich Meridian and latitude 6037’ and 6055’ south of Equator.

 

Figure 1: Morogoro Municipality Map by Ward

 

 

1.3.2 Topography

 

The municipality lies is about 1,600 feet above sea level. With exception of very few slopes, the municipality is relatively homogeneous with gently undulating plains intersected by seasonally streams. In the extreme southern-east and western part of the district gives way to mountainous land covered by forest, commonly known as Uluguru Mountains and Mindu mountains respectively. The flat belt located in the central and northern parts.

 

1.3.3 Climate

 

Despite the variation of climatic conditions throughout the year the weather is attractive because of its high altitude.  The Municipality experiences average daily temperature of 30oC degrees centigrade with a daily range of about 5oC degrees centigrade.

 

The highest temperature occurs in November and December, during which the mean maximum temperature is about 33oC degrees centigrade.  The minimum temperature is in June and August when the temperatures go down to about 16oC degrees centigrade. The mean relative humidity is about 66% and drops down to as far as 37%.  The total average annual rainfall ranges between 821mm to 1,505mm.  Long rains occur between March and May and short rains occur between October and December each year

 

1.3.4 Physical Features

 

The major physical features include the famous Uluguru Mountains, which lie in the south-eastern part, and Mindu mountains, which lie in the western part.

 

There are three main rivers with several tributaries, which form a number of alluvial flood plains.  These rivers are the Morogoro, Kilakala, and Bigwa. Other sources of water are the Mindu Dam which was built in the late 1980s to serve for the industrial activities as well as domestic purposes

 

1.3.5 Soil

 

The Municipal is covered by loam, sand loam and clay soil. The soils vary between red lateritic earth grey sand to silt hardpan and iron crust “mbuga”. Moreover, there are sandy clay loam and reddish coloured soils on inter flute slopes that are saturated with water within 100 cms of the surface during the growing season. The majority of these soils have high nutrient contents and are considered suitable for a wide range of food and cash crops and therefore have the potential for profitable cultivation.

 

1.4 Demography

 

Like other councils in Morogoro region, the population of Morogoro Municipality has experienced a significant increase in growth. The Council’s average annual growth rate of the population during the 1978 to 1988 intercensal period was 4.6 percent, but decreased to 4.2 percent during the 1988 to 2002 intercensal period. According to the 1978, 1988, 2002 and 2012 Population and Housing Censuses the population of the district increased from 74,114 in 1978 to 117,760 in 1988 and reached 315,866 in 2012. It results in a big increase of 205,705 people or an average annual growth rate of 3.86 percent during 1988 to 2012 compared to 4.7 percent during 1988 to 2002 intercensal period. Population projection for year 2019 is 396,481 people.

  

1.5 Main Economic Activities

 

In Morogoro municipalitythe major economic activities include:

 
  1. Industrial economic activities
  2. Agriculture (both for subsistence and commercial farming)
  3. Trade and commerce.
  4. Livestock keeping (cattle, goat, sheep, pigs and poultry are some of the livestock kept under zero grazing in the municipal)
  5. Fisheries
 

2.0 ANALYSIS OF MOROGORO MUNICIPAL COUNCIL STRENGTH, WEAKNESS, OPPORTUNITIES AND OBSTACLES ON INVESTMENT

 

The SWOT analysis was performed to seek and identifying Strength, Weaknesses, of Morogoro Municipal Council’s ability on attracting investment. Furthermore, Opportunities and Threats towards investment were clearly analyzed. The analysis was based on Criteria that will be able to target and win new potential investment such as budget, skilled and knowledge staff, ability to service investors’ needs, Leadership and management experience, stakeholder and community involvement, councils Policies, by-laws etc.

 

The purpose of the Organizational SWOT Analysis is:

 

to assess how well current institutional arrangements, meet the need for the Council to carry out proactive investment promotion

 

to identify whether the budget, skills, staffing levels, procedures, and processes, including Website, are adequate to the mandate and purpose of the investment promotions

 

Identify potential opportunities to create partnerships and alliances to strengthen investment promotion capacity

 

Identify any threats to smooth and effective functioning of the council level investment promotion strategies

 

2.1 Strengths and Weaknesses

 

The following table show the strength and weaknesses identified in Morogoro Municipal Council

 

Table 1:Strength and Weaknesses of Morogoro Municipal Council

 
Criteria
Strengths
Weaknesses
Leadership 
Experienced leadership
Presence of strong and committed leaders
Conducting of periodic meetings
Good governance
Inadequacy of knowledge and skills on administration and management to some of the leaders
Inadequate working tools (Especially transport)
Human Resource and management 
Enough personnel
Team work spirit
Committed and dedicated human resource
Presence of staff training Programme
Inadequate and spatial working offices
Inadequate and outdated facilities
Processes to deliver services
 
Ability to offer tender and high-quality service
Ability to provide quality service timely
Ability to provide guidelines and instruction
Accountability and transparency
Inadequate working tools
Inadequate database management system
Inadequate science teachers
Inadequate of school and teachers for students with special needs
Inadequate of school teachers houses
Inadequate water infrastructure
Policy and strategies
Presence of District Strategic Plan
Government commitment to plans and budget
Presence of by-laws, directives, rules and regulations
Inability to implement fully the district plans
Financial Resources 
Presence of strong mechanism for financial management
1.Unreliable sources of revenue
Technology
Presence of data management system
Qualified professional staff to cope with changing technology
Inadequate infrastructure and working tools
The community
Presence of training institutions
Cooperation available from different stakeholders
Existing peace and tranquility
Presence of agricultural services center
Good geographical zone
1.Low education status
2.Presence of negative cultural traits
 

 

 

2.2 Opportunities and Challenges

 

The following table show the identified opportunities and threats in Morogoro Municipal Council

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Table 2:Opportunities and Challenges of Morogoro Municipal council

 
Criteria
Opportunities
Challenges
Leadership 
Government stability
Support from Central Government
Availability of training Institutions
On-going public service reform
Willingness of political leaders to support development activities
Political influence on technical issues
Delay in decision making
Political interference
Human Resource 
Availability of human capital in the labour market
Government support
Availability of training institution to impart knowledge
Regular staff meeting
The on-going public service reforms
Effective use of technical assistance
Maintaining gender balance
Available training materials and the council’ s needs
Political influence
Outbreak of communicable and non-communicable diseases
Late and inadequate fund disbursement
Processes to deliver services
 
Availability of various process technologies in the market
Availability of arable land with multiple ecological zones
Presence of well place of infrastructure
Business opportunities
Availability of Public Procurement Act and Public Finance Act
Support from Banks
Support from Central Government
Availability of potential donors due to good environment
Good cooperation with clients/community
Limited budget
Low awareness among stakeholders on council payment procedures
Inadequate infrastructure
Adherence to laws, rules and regulations
Inadequate and outdated facilities
Policy and strategies
Presence of Local Government Act of 1982
Presence of defined Policies and guidelines from Central Government
Presence of MKUKUTA II
Presence of Vision 2025
Ruling Party Election Manifesto
Frequently changes in policies and strategies
Changes in policy priorities
Low awareness among council staff on policies, directives, rules and regulations
Financial Resources
Support from the Government
Presence of financial institutions
Support from Development Partners
Flow of funds is insufficient and non-continous
High interest rates charged by financial institutions
Insufficient incentives and motivation packages
Technology
Availability of modern technology in the market
Presence of training institutions to build capacity of staff in changing technology
The on-going public sector reform
Capacity to cope with changing technology
Change of technology frequently
 

 

 

 

 

3.0 REASONS TO INVEST IN MOROGORO MUNICIPALITY

 

3.1 Presence of various tourist attractions

 

The following are the tourist attractions in Morogoro municipality; morning site (Old Germany settlement build in 1911), Water falls, bush shrike, three horned chameleon, Uluguru endemic toads, German tower, Lukwangule plateau, grave of Morogoro founder, curves,graves of the warriors from South Africa (ANC) e.t.c. More over the Municipality is nearby Selou game Reserve, Mikumi national Park andUduzungwa national park.

 

3.2 Existing infrastructure

 

The Municipality has a large internal network of all-weather roads making easy movement of people and goods. The road network makes it easy to conduct business activities. The Municipality is further well connected to the productive hinterland and business hubs of East Africa. Morogoro Municipality is served by a variety of communication facilities capable of servicing the business community within and outside the Municipality. Communication services that are available in the Municipality include postal services, mobile and landline telephones, private carriers and internet. The Municipality has a road network of km 582.03 of which 27.77 km are tarmac, 36.40km are covered with gravel and 517.86 km are earth roads.

 

3.3 Presence of Financial Institutions:

 

They comprise of both formal and informal institutions. Among the financialinstitutions areCommercial bankslike CRDB, NMB, Exim Bank, TPB, NBC, Standard Chartered Bank, Backlays bank Tanzania, Stanbic bank e.t.c, co-operative bank, non-bank financial institutions, financial NGOs, insurance companies, SACCOS and Rotating Savings and Credit Schemes. The wide range of financial institutions makes it easier to meet the diverse financial needs of the business community. This location provides unlimited choices of business opportunities.

 

3.4 Administrative support/attractive regime

 

Being part of The United Republic of Tanzania (Morogoro municipality in particular) is politically, socially and economically stable. Private investments are constitutionally protected as well as through international conventions. Morogoro municipality dwellers continue to live in peace and with a sense of a common national identity without ethnic or tribal division.  Furthermore, good governance that creates good environment for investment both Local and Foreign Investors

 

3.5 Access to Raw materials or Resources

 

In the municipality a variety of raw materials are available for investment. Both human and non-human resources. Both skilled and unskilled labors are available, the resources like fertile land, minerals, fruits and vegetable within municipality and the surrounding areas like avocado, water melon, coconuts, Mangoes, sweet potatoes, cassava, tomatoes, green vegetables, oranges, sugar cane, pineapples etc.; skin

 

3.6 Presence of Basic social Utilities

 

In the municipality the basic social utilities are present in many parts. The utilities like electricity, water supply

 

3.7 Other Reasons to invest in Morogoro Municipality

 
  • It is the prominent intersection for both road and railway transportation systems of the entire country
  • Favourable climatic conditions
  • Assurance of the market for the products
  • Presence of high learning institution and research institutes
 

4.0. MOROGORO MUNICIPALITY INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES AND PROMOTIONAL STRATEGIES

 

4.1 Investment Opportunities

 

Morogoro municipality is among the growing cities in the country attracting investors in social, cultural and economic development areas. Table 3 to 12 bellow highlights the potential areas for investment in various sectors in the municipality

 

 

 

Table 3: Proposed Investment Opportunities on Industry Sector in Morogoro Municipality

 
Proposed Investment
  • Animal and fish feed manufacturing industry
Potential target areas 
-Mawasiliano at Mkundi ward
-Star city
Size and owner of land for investment
-A Plot of 2 acres owned by MMC
-Industrial area of 3200 acres at Star city project
Current state of investment
The existing ones are not reliable
Infrastructures, incentives and services available
-Transport accessibility
-Centered to other district and Regions
-Favourable Weather condition
- Presence of fish and animals in large number
-Availability of raw materials
Market situation
-High demand of fish and animal feeds for the in and outside District livestock keepers.
Type of Investor recommended
-Local and foreign investors
 
Proposed Investment
  • Fruit and vegetables processing
Potential target areas 
-Mawasiliano at Mkundi ward
-Star city
Size and owner of land for investment
-A Plot of 1 acre owned by MMC
-Industrial area of 3200 acres at Star city project
Current state of investment
-Exist but production is very low
Infrastructures, incentives and services available
-Research centers
-Electricity,
-Road accessibility
-Availability of research centers
-availability of fruits and vegetable within municipality and the surrounding areas
Market situation
-Local and international high demand for the products
-A well-established market for the product
Type of Investor recommended
-Local and foreign investors
 
Proposed Investment
  • Cereal Production, processing and packaging Industry
  •  
Potential target areas 
-Mawasiliano at Mkundi ward
-Star city
Size and owner of land for investment
-A Plot of 1 acre owned by MMC
- Industrial area of 3200 acres at Star city project
Current state of investment
-No investment
Infrastructures, incentives and services available
-Transport
-Electricity,
-Research centers
-Availability of cereal crops within and outside the municipality
- Favourable weather
Market situation
-Local demand
-International demand for cereal products
Type of Investor recommended
Medium to large scale investments company which can mobilize required capital for establishment of an industry
 

Proposed Investment
  • Seed oil industry
Potential target areas 
-Mawasiliano at Mkundi ward
-Star city
Size and owner of land for investment
-A Plot of 2 acres owned by MMC
- Industrial area of 3200 acres at Star city project
Current state of investment
Exists but only for sunflower at small scale
Infrastructures, incentives and services available
-Electricity supply
-Road network
-Raw materials availability
-Presence of research centers
Market situation
-Local and internationally demand for oil seed
Type of Investor recommended
Small and Medium scale foreign and Local investors
 
Proposed Investment
  • Agro-chemicals production and Manufacturing industry
  •  
Potential target areas 
-Kihonda service industrial
-Star city
Size and owner of land for investment
1 acre which is owned by MMC
-Industrial area of 3200 acres at Star city project
Current state of investment
It will be a new investment
Infrastructures, incentives and services available
-Transport and communication
-Electricity supply
-Water supply
-Availability of skilled and unskilled labors
Market situation
- Many farmers demand on agro-chemicals products
Type of Investor recommended
Medium to large scale investments company which can mobilize required capital for establishment of an industry
 
Proposed Investment
  • Farm Machinery assembling
Potential target areas 
Kihonda service industrial
-Star city
Size and owner of land for investment
-1 acre which is owned by MMC
-Industrial area of 3200 acres at Star city project
Current state of investment
-Exist but not satisfactory
Infrastructures, incentives and services available
-Electricity supply
-Water supply
-Road network
Market situation
- Presence of potential farmers and dealers
Type of Investor recommended
Medium to large scale investments company which can mobilize required capital for establishment of an industry
 
Proposed Investment
  • Bottling water Industry  
Potential target areas 
-Tangeni and Bigwa
-Star city
Size and owner of land for investment
  • -Private owned areas
- Industrial area of 3200 acres at Star city project
Current state of investment
Only water supplying agency for domestic use (MORUWASA and Municipal Water Department)
Infrastructures, incentives and services available
-Electricity
-Transport and communication networks
-Availability of reliable source of water (rivers and underground water)
- Availability of skilled and unskilled labors
Market situation
  • -Increasing population and institutions ensure availability of market
-Easy and good transportation system to nearby cities
Type of Investor recommended
Medium to large scale investments company which can mobilize required capital for establishment of an industry
 
Proposed Investment
  • Mining processing and selling center
Potential target areas 
-Kihonda industrial areas
-Star City
Size and owner of land for investment
  • -1 acre owned by MMC
  • -Industrial area of 3200 acres at Star city project
- Commercial area of 1000 acres at Star city project
Current state of investment
No investment
Infrastructures, incentives and services available
-Electricity
-Transport and communication networks
-Availability of minerals nearby areas
-The place is the center of many regions
Market situation
-Increasing demand for mineral products
Type of Investor recommended
Medium to large scale investments company which can mobilize required capital for establishment of a centre
  

Table 4: Proposed Investment Opportunities on Livestock and Fishing Sector in Morogoro Municipality

 
Proposed Investment
  • Modern abattoir
  •  
Potential target areas 
Mawasiliano street in Mkundi Ward
Size and owner of land for investment
35 Acres Which has been surveyed and owned by MMC
Current state of investment
An area has not been invested
Infrastructures, incentives and services available
-Area is Accessible with tarmac road
-Reliable power source
-Availability of financial institutions
-A surveyed area which is EIA certified
-MMC has 36 professionals
Market situation
- High demand of meat within and outside Municipality
-Centered area from other regions.
-The present abattoir doesn’t fulfill service provision (Recently only 120 cattle are slaughtered and the target is 500 cattle)
Type of Investor recommended
Medium to large scale investments company which can mobilize required capital for establishment of an industry
 
Proposed Investment
  • Auction Market of cattle, sheep and goats
Potential target areas 
Mawasiliano street in Mkundi Ward
 
Size and owner of land for investment
65 Acres which has been surveyed and owned by MMC
Current state of investment
- An area has not been invested
Infrastructures, incentives and services available
-Area is Accessible with tarmac road
-Reliable power source
- MMC has 36 professionals
-Favourable weather condition
Market situation
-The target of MMC to slaughter 500 cattle and recently only 120 are slaughtered
Type of Investor recommended
Medium to large Local Investors are preferred

Proposed Investment
  • Pork Center
Potential target areas 
-Mawasiliano at Mkundi ward
-Star City
Size and owner of land for investment
-1 plot each with 4,000 Square meters owned by MMC
-Commercial area of 1000 Acres at Star City project
Current state of investment
The present ones are very local; thus, a modern center is needed
Infrastructures, incentives and services available
- Electricity
-Roads network
Market situation
-A need for modern pork center which adhere to sanitation rules
Type of Investor recommended
-Local investors within and outside Municipality

Proposed Investment
  • Poultry Modern Abattoir
Potential target areas
-Mawasiliano at Mkundi ward
-Star City
Size and owner of land for investment
-An area of 1 acre owned by MMC
-Industrial area of 3200 acres at Star city project
Current state of investment
-There is no such service provision
-Poultry slaughtered at very poor environment
Infrastructures, incentives and services available
- Road infrastructures
-Electricity
Market situation
- A need for modern poultry meet which adhere to sanitation rules
Type of Investor recommended
Local investors within and outside municipality

Proposed Investment
  • Milk collection, storage and processing Center
Potential target areas
-Kichangani Ward
-Star City
Size and owner of land for investment
-Surveyed area with a title deed owned by MMC
-Commercial area of 1000 Acres at Star City project
Current state of investment
-There is a building
But Storage and Processing facilities/ machines are not yet installed.
Infrastructures, incentives and services available
-Accessibility of the area
-Reliable source of power
-Reliable water supply
-Building infrastructures
-High production of milk (2,321,559 litres) per year
Market situation
-High demand of milk and milk products like Butter, ghee e.t.c
Type of Investor recommended
Local and foreigner investor

Proposed Investment
  • Modern Incubator and Hatchery Unit
Potential target areas
-Mawasiliano at Mkundi ward
-Star City
Size and owner of land for investment
-A Plot of 1 Acres owned by MMC
-Industrial area of 3200 acres at Star city project
Current state of investment
Small scale and unreliable available incubators
Infrastructures, incentives and services available
-Transport accessibility
-Centered to other district and Regions
- Favourable Weather condition
Market situation
-High demand of standard and improved chicks
Type of Investor recommended
-Local investors
 

Other Proposed Investment
  • 1. Textile industry
  • 2. Meat industry
  • 3. Bakery industry
  

Table 5: Proposed Investment Opportunities on Trade and Commerce Sector in Morogoro Municipality

 
Proposed Investment
  • Complex Commercial Business Center
Potential target areas 
-DDC Building Kingo Ward
Size and owner of land for investment
-An area owned by MMC
- Commercial area of 1000 acres at Star city project
Current state of investment
-There is an old building
Infrastructures, incentives and services available
-Availability of water
-Electricity
-Transport and communication networks
-The area is EIA certified
Market situation
-Increasing demand for commercial buildings and offices
Type of Investor recommended
Medium to large scale investments company which can mobilize required capital for establishment of a complex commercial building

Proposed Investment
  • Market
Potential target areas 
-Mjimpya market- area,
Size and owner of land for investment
-The area owned by MMC
- Commercial area of 1000 acres at Star city project
Current state of investment
Exists but it is old
Infrastructures, incentives and services available
-Availability of water
-Electricity
-Transport and communication networks
Market situation
-Increasing population and number of businessmen
Type of Investor recommended
Medium to large scale investments company which can mobilize required capital for establishment of a market

Proposed Investment
  • Billboard
Potential target areas 
Morogoro central Market, around all Keep lefts at
Msamvu bus stand
Masika
Mjini Kati [Stendi ya Hiace]
Posta
Tumbaku
Municipal and SUA)
Size and owner of land for investment
Places owned by MMC
Current state of investment
It is a new innovation
Infrastructures, incentives and services available
-Presence of already constructed office
-Electricity
-Transport and communication networks
-Keep lefts
-The areas are situated at Municipality Business Centre.
Market situation
High demand for advertisement by businessman
Type of Investor recommended
Small to medium scale Local Investors who will afford the required capital

Proposed Investment
  • Carpentry
Potential target areas 
-Mawasiliano at Mkundi ward
-Star city
Size and owner of land for investment
  • -1 acre owned by MMC
  • -Industrial area of 3200 acres at Star city project
- Commercial area of 1000 acres at Star city project
Current state of investment
Invested at small scale
Infrastructures, incentives and services available
-Electricity
-Transport and communication networks
-Raw materials availability
-Availability of labor
Good weather condition
Market situation
Increasing demand for furniture and their products
Type of Investor recommended
Small to medium scale Local investors
  

Table 6: Proposed Investment Opportunities on Tourism, Culture, arts and sports in Morogoro Municipality

 
Proposed Investment
  • Recreation centers
Potential target areas 
-Open spaces
-Star City
Size and owner of land for investment
-Areas owned by MMC
-Commercial area of 1000 acres at Star city project
Current state of investment
- There are open spaces, but have not been developed
Infrastructures, incentives and services available
-Availability of water
-Electricity
-Transport and communication networks
-Favourable weather
-Low operation costs
-Presence of open spaces
Market situation
-Increasing population in Municipality and increase in demand for refreshment areas
Type of Investor recommended
Small, medium to large scale investments company which can mobilize required capital for establishment of a recreation center
 
Proposed Investment
  • Construction of Three to Five Star Hotels
Potential target areas 
-Former abattoir area at Mwembesongo ward
Size and owner of land for investment
-3.62 acres Land owned by MMC
-Commercial area of 1000 acres at Star city project
Current state of investment
It will be a new innovation
Infrastructures, incentives and services available
-Availability of water
-Electricity
-Transport and communication networks
- Affordable construction costs.
-Presence of construction’s tools and equipment
Market situation
-Tourism expansion
-Need for executive places
- Municipality is the center of many regions in the country
Type of Investor recommended
Local and foreign investors

Proposed Investment
  • Tourism
Potential target areas 
-Uluguru Mountain
-MguluwaNdege
-Mazimbu
Size and owner of land for investment
The areas owned by MMC
Current state of investment
-Invested at small scale
Infrastructures, incentives and services available
Presence of various tourist attractions like:
-Morning site (Old Germany settlement build in 1911), Water falls, bush shrike, three horned chameleon, Uluguru endemic toads, German tower, Lukwangule plateau, grave of Morogoro founder, curves, Graves of the warriors from South Africa (ANC) e.t.c
  • -The center for many regions
-The Municipality is nearby Selou game Reserve, Mikumi national Park, Uduzungwa national park
Market situation
  • -Need by the people to have refreshment centers
Type of Investor recommended
  • Small, medium to large scale investments companies which can mobilize required capital to invest
  

Table 7: Proposed Investment Opportunities on Environment Sector in Morogoro Municipality

 
Proposed Investment
  • Solid waste management system
Potential target areas 
-Kihonda industrial areas
Size and owner of land for investment
One acre owned by MMC
Current state of investment
- It is done but very little
Infrastructures, incentives and services available
-Accessible road transport
-Water supply
- New modern sanitary land fill
-Skilled and unskilled labors
-5% levies to MMC and 10% levies to Ward of the total collection levy the rest goes to investor
Market situation
Presence of solid waste to the households and industries
Type of Investor recommended
Small to medium scale investments undertakings

Proposed Investment
  • Modern beekeeping and Honey, beeswax added value
Potential target areas 
-Mguluwandege forest reserve
-Mkundi ward
Size and owner of land for investment
2614 hactres owned by MMC
Current state of investment
Exists but at small scale
Infrastructures, incentives and services available
-Availability of water
-Electricity
-Transport and communication networks
-The forest covered by beekeeping resources (trees and water)
- Availability of beekeeping equipment industries (Producing beekeeping equipment)
-Favourable weather
Market situation
-High demand for bee’s products
Type of Investor recommended
Small to medium local investors
  

Table 8: Proposed Investment Opportunities on agriculture Sector in Morogoro municipality

 
Proposed Investment
  • Floriculture
Potential target areas 
-Kihonda service industrial
-Star city
Size and owner of land for investment
-1 acre which is owned by MMC
-Industrial area of 3200 acres at Star city project
Current state of investment
- It will be a new innovation
Infrastructures, incentives and services available
-Research institute
-SGR transport will be nearby the area
- Water supply,
-Electricity
-Road network
-Favourable weather
- Presence agricultural research institute
Market situation
- No existing flower production farms
Type of Investor recommended
Small to Medium scale investments undertakings, able to acquire needed capital
  

Table 9: Proposed Investment Opportunities on Education in Morogoro Municipality

 
Proposed Investment
  • Primary and secondary Schools
Potential target areas 
-Tungi Ward
-Star city
Size and owner of land for investment
-10 acres owned MMC
- An area of 1200 acres at Star city project
Current state of investment
- There are few schools which does not fulfill the demand
Infrastructures, incentives and services available
-Availability of electricity,
-Transport and communication network are available,
-Water supply
-Availability of skilled labors
Market situation
-increase of population rate
-Immigration rate is higher
New residential areas
Type of Investor recommended
Medium to large scale Local or foreign investors with adequate capital
 

Other Proposed Investment
  • Vocational training colleges
  

Table 10: Proposed Investment Opportunities on Energy in Morogoro Municipality

 
Proposed Investment
  • Bio fuels (biogas,)
Potential target areas 
-Mawenzi
-Star city
Size and owner of land for investment
-Half acre owned by MMC
- Industrial area of 3200 acres at Star city project
Current state of investment
Exist but at small scale
Infrastructures, incentives and services available
-Road network
-Water supply
-Electricity supply
-Communication network
-Presence of raw materials
-Presence of skilled and unskilled labors
Market situation
-Demand for bio gas within and outside municipal council
Type of Investor recommended
Small to medium scale local investors

Proposed Investment
  • Charcoal Production using solid waste
Potential target areas 
-Kihonda industrial areas
-Star city
Size and owner of land for investment
-1 acre owned by MMC
- Industrial area of 3200 acres at Star city project
Current state of investment
Exist in small scale
Infrastructures, incentives and services available
-Road network
-Water supply
-Electricity supply
-Communication network
-Low production cost
-Availability of solid waste
Market situation
High demand for charcoal Within and outside municipal council
Type of Investor recommended
Local investors
 

 

 

Table 11: Proposed Investment Opportunities on Health Sector in Morogoro Municipality

 
Proposed Investment
  • Hospital facilities
Potential target areas 
-Star city
Size and owner of land for investment
-100 acres owned by MMC
- Industrial area of 3200 acres at Star city project
Current state of investment
Exist but are insufficient
Infrastructures, incentives and services available
-Road network
-Water supply
-Electricity supply
-Communication network
-Presence of raw materials
-Presence of skilled and unskilled labors
Market situation
-Demand for health care services within and outside municipal council
Type of Investor recommended
Medium to large scale local and foreign investors who will manage to have a capital for establishment of hospital facility
 

 

 

Table 12: Other Proposed Investment Opportunities in Morogoro Municipality

 
Other Proposed Investment
  • Godowns
  • Parking center
  • Packaging center
  • Bakery
  • Historical site
 

 

 

4.2 Morogoro Municipality Investment promotion Strategies

 

In this part the issues that should be done in order to increase the level of investments in the city are discussed.

 

4.2.1 Vision

 

The vision of MMC is to have “A community with a higher standard of living provided with a sound and quality sustainable socio – economic services by 2025”

 

4.2.2 Mission

 

The MMC is “To offer ‘adequate’ socio- economic services to people while creating trust by managing its resource base effectively and efficiently for the benefits of the council’s residents and beyond.”

 

4.2.3 Investment promotion strategies

 
  • Utilization of Agriculture, Irrigation and Cooperatives Societies Avenue
  • Proper Utilization of Livestock Resources
  • Utilization of Fisheries Resources
  • Create enabling environment to foster business growth and marketing activities in the Municipal
  • Provision of land at affordable cost (Star City will provide industrial area of 3,200 Acres, commercial 1200) Acre, (Municipal will provide industrial area of 20 Acres
  • Provide incentives based on projects’ merits to encourage competitiveness enhancement activities such environmental protection
  • Promote and coordinate human resources development to support industrial sector
  • Coordinate basic social utilities for industrial development
  • Provide information and consultation services
  • CMT to enhance the links between investors with education institution in Municipality
  • Coordinate problem solving
 

5.0 MOROGORO MUNICIPAL COUNCIL INVESTMENT PROMOTION ROADMAPS AND FUTURE PLANS

 

Any council aims at attracting investors at their place by creating conducive and attractive environment for investment. In other to meet the goal, the council has stated some of roadmaps towards investment promotion and development as sown in table 13 below

 

Table 13: Morogoro Municipal Council Investment Promotion Roadmaps

 
No
Investment Promotion
Activities
Timeline
1
Create enabling environment to foster business growth and marketing activities in the Municipal
  • Agriculture infrastructures to be improved from 50% to 75%
  • Market services increased
To construct new Modern central market
Conducive environment for PPP investment enhanced
By June, 2021.
2
Linking Local enterprises to Business development Service Providers
  • Working with partners like ENGINE project
  • Creating enabling environment
  • Technical and financial support
Ongoing
3
Facilitation of establishing enterprise consulting services
  • Share municipal investment plans
  • Sharing information to the lower level of LGA administration
On going
4
Creating updated SMEs and investors database
  • SME and investors identification, licensing and registering
  • Building SMEs capacity
ongoing
5
Proper Utilization of Livestock Resources
  • To increase milk production from 9,450,000 litres to 15,000,000 litres
  • Hide and Skin quality increased from 25% to 90%
  • Number of fish ponds increased from 63 to 200
  • Conducive environment for PPP investment enhanced
By 2021
6
Conducting or facilitating feasibility studies for potential investment projects
  • Provide and avail technical and professional staff
  • Facilitation of transportation and land survey
  • Land provision
ongoing
7
Utilization of works, transport and Communication facilities for economic development
Make the road network safely passable throughout the year and increase Municipal road network
By June 2021
8
Fostering better access to finance
  • Link financial institution with investors and guarantee
  • Provision of business licensing and land title deeds
ongoing
9
Promote community Based Bee Keeping Agroforestry system
Natural forests to be conserved in Morogoro Municipal Council
By Year 2021
10
Organizing investment forums
  • Identify potential investors
  • Organizing and facilitating seminars
  • Participating in investment forum
ongoing
11
Sustainable land use as per town plans and land management
  • 19,217 Hectares OfUluguru Mountains, Mguruwandege, Msembe, Goronya and Minduforest Conserved And Regenerated
Land allocation to developers improved
  • Land bank for investors established
By Year 2021
12
Environmental and Sanitation Management
  • Preservation of all open spaces of Morogoro Municipal council to be identified and improved
Enhancement of 30% - 75% beekeeping in natural resources
By Year 2021
  

6.0 MOROGORO MUNICIPAL COUNCIL INVESTMENT POLICY AND INCENTIVES IN PLACE

 

6.1 Investment Policy

 

Tanzanian Investment Policy, Tanzania has a body of statutes that govern investment (both local and foreign), foreign trade (imports and exports), customs duties, business licensing, Investment Policy, Performance and Perceptions in Tanzania intellectual property rights, export control, competition policy, and other related matters. Tanzania investment policy was established in 1990 to govern investment in the country through developing clear policy of openness to investment, although a successful investor must still go through some procedures.

 

The Investment Act of 1997 was enacted to help create an attractive commercial environment, and to provide incentives for inward investment.  This act also established the Tanzania Investment Centre (TIC) as the sole investment promotion agency in the country to perform as a one-stop agency to coordinate and facilitate investment within the country

 

The central government and town council are interested to promote local and foreign investment to stimulate economic growth, reduce poverty and obtain more social and economic benefits especially in rural areas where most people live. This area describes investment incentives that have been adopted and there are policies, management procedures and legal framework to facilitate investors and economic activities in Morogoro municipality

 

6.2 Investment Incentives

 

Tanzania recognizes the importance of investment in stimulating economic growth and development in the country and creating a potential for sustainable future revenue generations. A number of investment incentives are granted to both local and foreign investors in a variety of sectors in order to encourage investment. The incentives provided under the law are accessible to investment in areas which are basically considered for economic development. These sectors have included agriculture, agro based            industries, mining, health, education, economic infrastructures, telecommunication, banking and insurance. With respect to investment incentives themselves, most date back to the Investment Act of 1993 (Amended in 1996). Investment Incentives and exemptions are categorized into fiscal incentives and non-fiscal incentives.

 

6.2.1 Fiscal incentives

 

Are tax measures geared to encourage investors development, these incentives are designed to assist investment opportunities due on qualify criteria outlined in the fiscal incentives. It is also known as tax incentives enhancing capital deduction and tax allowances.

 

Tax incentives will facilitate various investment policy objectives. Types of incentives under this category include corporate taxes, cooperative society taxes,

 

Re-investment allowance on capital expenditure , with-holding tax on dividends, royalties and interest, personal income tax, indirect taxes , infrastructure allowance, double dedications of specified approved costs and expenses, accelerated depreciation allowances, specified tax incentives and investment allowances on capital expenditure that include non-designated area, local participation in the equity, export oriented project , project generating significant local employment, project depending on domestic resources , sartorial linkages, new technology and training.   

 

Some of incentives available to the holders of certificates of incentives

 

On 23 June 2016, the Tanzania Parliament passed the Finance Bill, 2016. The proposed Finance Act, 2016 is subject to the President’s assent.

 

This Alert only highlights some changes to the Finance Bill, 2016 as previously reported. Once the Finance Act, 2016has been assented by the President, a comprehensive Alert covering all the changes in tax laws will be issued. The following amendments proposed are;

 

Income Tax Act, 2004 (ITA, 2004)

 
  • Services rendered by nonresidents outside the United Republic of Tanzania are not subject to withholding tax (WHT). The proposed change of including all services in the WHT regime has been dropped.
  • Petroleum operations will be subject to 30% tax, the proposed change to 35% has been dropped.
 

Tax Administration Act, 2015

 
  • To validate an objection to tax decisions, a payment of the tax not in dispute or one third of the assessed tax whichever is greater remains unchanged. The proposal of payment of the whole amount of tax in dispute has been dropped. The payment to validate the objection has to be made within 30 days from the date of service of the tax decision.
 

6.2.2 Non-fiscal incentives

 

Refers to the services and assistance provided to investors by government departments to facilitate a registered enterprise's operation and entry into the market. The government will provide an assistance in order to improve investment productivity. To facilitate this government will make taxes affordable and provide investment allowances that allow investors to contribute to government revenue.

 

The assistance provided by government includes

 
  • Recognition of private properties and protection against any noncommercial risks
  • Automatic permits for employing an initial quota of 5 foreign nationals on the project holding Certificates of Incentives.
  • Access to dispute settlement frameworks
  • First track services to obtain permit such as residence and work permit
  • Recognition of strategic investors status so that assistance from all government ministries is offered in timely and efficient manner
  • Priority access to land, utilities, markets, transportation and communication
 

The incentives are broadly standardized to avoid the high administrative costs associated with large number of incentives differentiated by activities and sectors. The MorogoroCouncil LGA has expressed a desire to re-assess incentive policy so as to make it more cost-effective and allow it to benefit a broader spectrum of the LGA’s population. The LGA continues to carry out the Financial Sector Development Plan, which has increased access to financial services through the promotion of microfinance, mobile and rural banking. The government is also committed to spending the percent of the budget on social sectors and infrastructure, financing this through increased domestic revenues. It also offers a well-balanced and competitive package of fiscal incentives in comparison with other Tanzania regions

 

In terms of legal framework, the Tanzanian Government has a favorable attitude towards foreign direct investment (FDI) and has made significant efforts to encourage foreign investment. Generally, foreign investors use the social services available as local investors does, for instance in MorogoroCouncil the service available are transport and communication system, buildings, water tapes, electricity power.

 

The Tanzania Investment Centre (TIC) is the focal point for all investors’ inquiries and facilitates project startups. It further provides joint venture opportunities between local and foreign investors and disseminates investment information.

 

The legal framework underlying the investment policy in MorogoroCouncil is provided by the investment facilitation Act of 1996 with its amendments of 2010 and the new code designed to facilitate the promotion of all forms of investment activities in Tanzania to both local and foreign investors.

 

6.3 Procedures of Acquiring Land for Investment

 

6.3.1 Procedures for acquiring land for local investors

 

Under Section 19 (1) of the Land Act, 1999 citizen investors or group of them may acquire land by a granted right of occupancy or a derivative right or by obtaining a sub – lease from private sector.

 

The procedures to be followed by local investors when applying for farm land:

 
  1. Application submitted to District Authority
  2. Consideration by District Land Allocation Committee for land up to 500 acres
  3. Recommendations by Minister of Lands for land exceeding 500 acres
  4. Application approved or rejected by Minister of Lands or District Land Allocation Committee.
  5. Applicant notified
  6. Letter of Offer issued stipulating fees for approved application
  7. Certificate of Occupancy prepared
  8. Certificate registered
  9. Duplicate given to the occupier of land
 

The procedures to be followed by local investors when applying for urban land

 
  1. Application submitted to Urban Authority
  2. Application submitted to Urban Authority Allocation Committee
  3. Application approved or rejected.
  4. Applicant notified
  5. Letter of Offer issued stipulating fees for approved application
  6. Certificate of Occupancy prepared
  7. Certificate Registered by Registrar of Titles
  8. Duplicate Certificate given to occupier of land
 

The procedure to be followed by both local and foreign investors when applying for Tanzania Investment Centre (TIC) Derivative Rights. It applies to both urban and farm land:

 
  1. Land identification by Ministry of Lands, Urban Authority, District Authority, TIC or An Investor.
  2. Land gazettement by the Ministry of Lands
  3. Land designation to TIC by the Commissioner for Lands
  4. Submission of application to the Executive Director TIC
  5. Application approved or rejected by TIC
  6. Investor(s) notified
  7. Preparations of Derivative of Rights for approved application
  8. Derivative Title registered
  9. Duplicate Derivative title given to occupier of land.
 

6.3.2 Procedures for acquiring land for foreign investors

 

Occupation of land by non-citizens is restricted to lands for investment purposes under the Tanzania Investment Act, 1997. Under the Land Act, 1999 a foreign investor may occupy land through:

 
  1. Derivative rights under section 20(2) of the Land Act, 1999
  2. Application to the Commissioner for Lands for grant of Right of Occupancy under section 25(1)(h) and (i) of the Land Act, 1999
  3. Sub-leases from private sector
  4. Licenses from the Government
  5. Purchase from other holders of granted Right of occupancy.
 

Land designated for investment purposes shall be identified, gazzetted and allocated to TIC, which shall create derivative rights to investors. Instances of grant of right of occupancy to a non-citizen are recognized under section 19(2) of Land Act, 1999. Section 22(1) (ii) allows the granted right of occupancy to be capable of being a subject of disposition.

 

In this later case a right of occupancy can be disposed off from one holder to another provided the land will be sold to and acquired by a non-citizen if it is for investment purposes endorsed by TIC. Another way in which non-citizen investors can acquire land is by obtaining sub-leases from the private sector or through Government Licenses.

 

The procedures to be followed by foreign investors when applying for grant of right of occupancy. It applies to both urban and farm land

 
  1. Application submitted to the Commissioner for Lands accompanied by Certified copy of Certificate of Incentives issued by TIC and photograph of the applicant(s)
  2. Application approved or rejected by Commissioner for Lands
  3. Investor(s) notified
 

Note: The acquired land either for farm land or urban land is subject to payment of stamp duty, survey fee, registration fee, preparation fee and land rent charges. These fees are subject to changes with time and location.

 

7.0 POLICY AND INSTITUTIONAL ISSUES TO BE WORKED ON

 

Discussions with CMT, TIC and TCCIA representatives and other investment stakeholders raised some of the policy and institutional issues. The issues that were raised were seen as challenges to investment promotion in Morogoro municipality at local government level and central government at large. The issues are

 
  • There is no airport strip to facilitate easy air transport by the investors
  • Little amount of land that has been already reserved for investment purpose. Most of the land that are sought to be areas for investment are owned by individuals/communities for instance Star Infrastructure Development Limited under EPZA has offered 1000 acres for commercial purpose, 500 acres for dry port, 3200 acres for industries, 1200 acres for education and 100 acres for hospital investments.
  • Unreliable supply of social utilities especially water supply and other services. And if they are present, they are cost-full.
  • The land for investment is cost full.
  • Capacity building is highly required on issues of investment to the local communities as well as the CMT especially on the procedures to invest.
  • The conflicts between investors and MMC should be resolved
  • Procedures to invest are bureaucratic
  • Clear flow of information from top to bottom (CMT to street leaders) on the issues relating to investment.
  • Procedures to acquire loan are difficult and require collateral, in which most of the farmers fail to meet those obligations
  • MMC should rethink on establishing Investment Promotion Agency at council level
  • Political interference on investment issues
  • Lack of investment policies
  • Un reliable market especially to the perishable items
  • Other areas are owned by the individuals/communities but are not developed for a long time
 

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