Below is a list of Tanzanian institutions that may assist you in identifying suppliers, buyers or sectors for investment. The Sweden-Tanzania Business Forum, which is an informal network of Swedish and Swedish-related companies in Tanzania, can offer valuable information on conditions for investment and trade. All commercial inquiries will be forwarded to the Tanzania Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture (TCCIA), the Embassy’s partner in promoting the private sector in Tanzania.
Mr Andreas ErshammarPolitical and Trade OfficerEmbassy of SwedenTel +255 (22) 2196500Fax +255 (22) 2196503E-mail: andreas.ershammar(a)foreign.ministry.se
Tanzania Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture (TCCIA)Second Floor, Twiga House, Samora Avenue, P.O. Box 9713Dar es SalaamTel: +255 22 2121421, 2119436, 2128136Fax: +255 22 2119437E-mail: hq@tccia.comWebsite: www.tccia.com
TCCIA is a partner in the Sida private sector development programme and offers assistance to Swedish companies regarding general business enquiries. Inquiries received at the Embassy will be forwarded to TCCIA.
Sweden-Tanzania Business ForumAdvantage Africa ProjectContact: Mr George BoquistP.O. Box 32784Dar es Salaam Tel: +255 22 2668877Fax: +255 22 2701818Mobile: +255 744 780375E-mail: compacc@cats-net.com
The Advantage Africa Project, managed by Computer Accounts Ltd, aims at strengthening the commercial relations with i a Sweden. The project compiles a list of Swedish and Swedish-related companies established in Tanzania. Mr Georg Boquist, General Manager of Computer Accounts Ltd, is chairman of the Sweden-Tanzania Business Forum, a network for the Swedish and Swedish-related business community in Tanzania.
Board of External TradeSaba Saba GroundsP.O. Box 5402Dar es SalaamTel: +255 22 2850153Mobile: +255 741 328049, 741 322829Fax: +255 22 2850108, 2850238E-mail: bet@hotmail.comWebsite: www.bet.co.tz
Tanzania Investment Centre (TIC)P.O. Box 938Dar es SalaamTel: +255 22 2116328/32Fax: +255 22 2118253E-mail: information@tic.co.tzWebsite: www.tic.co.tz
TIC aims at being a One-Stop Agency of the Government of Tanzania to promote, coordinate and facilitate investments into Tanzania.
Tanzania Private Sector FoundationP.O. Box 3478Dar es SalaamTel: +255 22 2139681, 2122984/6Fax: +255 22 2129433E-mail: tpsf@tnpctz.com
TPSF is the coordinating private sector organisation in Tanzania. The organisation is currently chaired by the Chairman of the Confederation of Tanzanian Industries (CTI), Mr Arnold Kilewo, and the President of TCCIA, Mr Elvis Musiba, and has nine board members.
Confederation of Tanzania Industries9th Floor - NIC Investment House, Samora AvenueP.O. Box 71783Dar es SalaamTel: +255 22 2114954, 2123802, 2130327Fax: +255 22 2115414Hotline: +255 744 404161Email: cti@cti.co.tzWebsite: www.cti.co.tz
Tanzania Tourist BoardP.O. Box 2485Dar es SalaamTel: +255 22 2136104/05Fax: +255 22 2116420E-mail: md@ttb.ud.or.tzWebsite: www.tanzaniatouristboard.com
Zanzibar Chamber of Commerce2nd Floor Old ZSTC BuildingForodha MchangaP.O. Box 1037ZanzibarTel/Fax: +255 24 2234713 (Office)Mobile: +255 747 425355E-mail: znccia@zanzinet.com
Zanzibar Free Economic Zone AuthorityP.O. Box 305ZanzibarTel: +255 24 2236533Fax: +255 24 2233698Mobile: +255 747 423006E-mail: zfreezone@zanzinet.com
Zanzibar Investment Promotion AgencyP.O. Box 2286ZanzibarPhone: +255 24 2233026Fax: +255 24 2232737E-mail: zipaznz@zanzinet.comzipa10@hotmail.comzipa@hotmail.comWebsite: www.investzanzibar.org
Other useful links
Trade Point TanzaniaTrade Point is an initiative of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), designed to assist companies, especially small to medium enterprises (SMEs), to effectively participate in international trade. Trade Point in Tanzania is a joint effort between the Board of External Trade and Internet Africa. The website hosts details of Tanzanian importers and exporters indicating full contact addresses and nature of trade. Registration on the database is free but will require endorsement from the Board of External Trade prior to registration.Website: www.tptanzania.co.tzThe International Financial Corporation, Sub-Saharan AfricaIFC is the largest multilateral source of loan and equity financing for private sector projects in Africa. IFC support to the African private sector goes beyond financing, and includes technical assistance and advisory services to firms and governments to address business constraints and open new areas for private investment. Website: www.ifc.org/africaDar es Salaam Stock ExchangeWebsite: www.darstockexchange.com