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development planning; law and order; agriculture, business and industry support services; and promotion of economic and social welfare. National development plan Up to the mid-1990s, narrowly-focused social and economic reforms were introduced under successive structural adjustment programmes, in response to external economic conditions and tied in with the financial support of the international development agencies. The National Development Vision 2025 was developed in the latter 1990s as a result of a broad national consultation process. It established comprehensive long-term economic and social development goals – to be realised by 2025. In an evaluation of Vision 2025 conducted in 2009, the Planning Commission pointed to consistently high levels of economic growth; much improved macroeconomic stability; and investment in institutions and systems aimed at strengthening governance and the rule of law. Policy The main goals of Vision 2025 are: • High quality of life, where all Tanzanians benefit from greater prosperity • Peace, stability and unity • Good governance and the rule of law, such that people are to be empowered with the capacity to make their leaders and public servants accountable • A well educated population benefiting from lifelong learning • A competitive economy capable of producing sustainable growth and shared benefits The strategies required to achieve these goals by the year 2025 included: United Republic of Tanzania FAIR COMPETITION TRIBUNAL – FCT Enhanced market efficiency and consumer welfare Fair Competition Tribunal is a specialised and independent quasi-judicial body established under Section 83 (1) of the Fair Competition Act, No.8/2003 to expeditiously adjudicate appeals that arise from the decisions and orders of the Fair Competition Commission (FCC) and the regulatory authorities in the utilities and infrastructure sectors. The overall objective is to increase efficiency in the production, distribution and supply of goods and services; promote innovation; maximise the efficient allocation of resources; and promote and protect consumer welfare. The vision of the Tribunal is to become the best appellate body in competition and regulatory matters in Africa, and the mission is to deliver timely justice on competition and regulatory appeals for enhanced market efficiency and consumer welfare. The priorities and beliefs of the Tribunal form core values, notably timely justice, impartiality, professionalism, efficiency and effectiveness and responsiveness. Email: info@fct.or.tz www.fct.or.tz


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