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The Government of Tanzania has realised that a more comprehensive approach was needed to ensure sustainable forest management in the country. Also recognizing the broad and cross-sectoral linkages between the forestry and other sectors, the National Forest Programme (NFP) has thus been prepared taking into consideration macroeconomic and social policy developments related to land-based resources such as land,environment, water, energy and agriculture.

The NFP is an instrument for implementing the National Forest Policy approved in 1998 towards sustainable management of her forest resources.

The Facility’s objective is to assist Tanzania to put into place sound forest policy planning and implementation processes that effectively address local needs and national priorities, and reflect internationally agreed principles for national forest programmes.

The Tanzania Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture (TCCIA) was established in 1988 and is the largest private sector association in the country. Its aim is to represent the country’s business community. It now has regional chambers in all 21 regions of mainland Tanzania, 95 district branches and 11 sub-district branches.It also provides business information and consultancy services to promote sustained growth and development of the private sector. It is mainly funded through membership fees and donations. There are currently over 16,688 members of the association countrywide.