Taarifa Muhimu

GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS FOR THE PREPARATION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF URBAN PLANNING SCHEMES

Tanzania is one of the most rapidly urbanizing countries in Sub-Saharan Africa. Population growth has continued to pressure urban planning, housing delivery, land administration, infrastructure, and service provision. Approximately 70 percent of the urban population live in unplanned settlements, lacking sufficient planning, secured tenure for property owners, and essential services. At the same time, they are prone to environmental and health risks and hazards and are vulnerable to impacts of climate change. These complexities pose a hindrance to the realization of national development goals and the ability to mitigate and prepare for a rapidly changing climate.