Pdf an examination of some key issues on legal and policy. Furthermore, iwe guarantee to give priority in employing and training qualified tanzanians and commit to reserve adequate practical training opportunities to students from local training institutions. Mining makes up more than 50% of the countrys total exports, of which a large part comes from gold. The contractor shall support and carry out the programme in accordance to the national plan on technology transfer for the promotion of technology transfer to tanzania. The impact of smallscale mining operations on economies and livelihoods in low to middleincome countries january 2018 this document is an output from a project funded by the uk department for international development dfid through the research for evidence division red for the benefit of developing countries. As for lower level staff, mining companies have taken initiatives to provide training. Since taking the office in 2015, president magufuli has been pushing for more revenues from the mining. Improvements to tanzania mining policy recommended february 4, 2009 recommendations for improvements to the draft policy of the tanzania mining sector were discussed at a twoday workshop in dar es salaam at the end of last year, during which time stakeholders in tanzania s energy and mineral sector suggested that there is a need for regular. Section 6 concludes this research with a number of policy recommendations, which are intended for use by the tanzanian government. Governance in mining areas in tanzania with special reference to land issues by dr. The reforms have resulted into an improved administration of the sector and increased efficiency in monitoring and controlling minerals production and trading.
This project was completed mainly through the use of questionnaire sent to subcontractors in almost each country of the eu. Policy enabling environment of mining sector in tanzania. Tanzania is an investorfriendly east african country, which is also highly endowed with prospective geology. Experiences from mining and consequences for the petroleum sector siri langea, abel kinyondob achr. Mineral development policy may 2017 royal government of bhutan.
The economic and social research foundation esrf 51 uporoto street off ali hassan mwinyi road, ursino estate p. Tanzania, gas, liquefied natural gas, mining, energy generation. Improvements to tanzania mining policy recommended. The mining act, 2010 and its regulations controlling mining and. The united republic of tanzania an act to make provision for prospecting for minerals, mining and dealing in minerals, and to provide for any other relevant matters enacted by the parliament of the united republic of tanzania, part i preliminary provisions l. As regards mining, tanzania is africas fourth largest gold producer and is also beginning exploitation of other minerals and ores including gemstones, nickel, cobalt, and coal. Section 4 describes the mining sector in tanzania, the legislative framework from the late 1970s up until today, and some core facts on largescale mines and local content. Speaking at the policy forum breakfast debate on 27 th february 2015 at new africa hotel, ms. Status of mines in tanzania since 2000, tanzania s mining industry has experienced a boom in mineral exploration and mining activities. The government of tanzania instituted a new mining act in april 1998 that is conducive to foreign investment.
Tanzania overview of progress and policy challenges in. The impact of smallscale mining operations on economies. Mining sector includes the mining and processing of minerals and the quarrying of construction materials. Policy forum making policies work for people in tanzania. Development policy officially launched by the government of tanzania in february 2003. An examination of some key issues on legal and policy environment in the mining sector after the economic reforms in tanzania article pdf available august 2019 with 445 reads how we measure. Pdf an examination of some key issues on legal and. Winfrida onesmo, from the arusha ngo network which addresses issues concerning natural resources and environmental conservation, said csr as stipulated in the 2009 mining policy of tanzania is still fragmented and lacks focus on how interests of.
It also aims at initiating actions to mitigate the adverse. While the tanzania mining policy of 2009 aimed among. The proposed legislation purports to remove the ability of the company to settle disputes by international arbitration. The country has gold reserves of 45 million ounces, generating revenue of over a billion usd. Tanzania instead of kenya in april 2016 highlights economic competition within the region. Policies in united republic of tanzania global database. Tanzania has reformed its legal framework and fiscal regime to make a conducive environment in the mining sector. Since tanzania liberalized its economy two decades ago, the mining industry has seen a series of new acts and policies put in place to attract. Uzinduzi wa cheti cha uhalisia kwa madini ya 3ts ulifanywa na waziri mkuu wa jamhuri ya muungano wa tanzania, kassim majaliwa.
The mineral policy of tanzania tanzania online gateway. The policy also sets out strategies for rationalizing artisanal and small scale mining in order to ensure gainful employment and poverty alleviation. Tanzania s poverty reduction efforts are guided by various policy frameworks and strategies, including the tanzania development vision 2025, the national strategy for growth and reduction of poverty mkukuta and the zanzibar strategy for. Waziri mkuu wa jamhuri ya muungano wa tanzania, kassim majaliwa akihutubia washiriki zaidi ya 1,000 kutoka ndani na nje ya nchi waliohudhuria mkutano wa kimataifa katika sekta ya madini tanzania 2020. Section 3 briefly examines the literature on resource nationalism and local content with a focus on experiences in subsaharan africa. A survey of the literature on local content policies in the oil and gas industry in east africa chilenye nwapi summary although oil and gas exploration has been going on in east africa for decades, until recently exploration activities grew more slowly compared to. The main aim of the policy is to clearly define the roles of the government, large scale. The written laws miscellaneous amendments act, 2017 1 issn 0856 01001x the united republic of tanzania special bill supplement no. Katibu mtendaji wa tume ya madini, profesa shukrani manya akifafanua jambo kwenye mdahalo kuhusu ushirikishwaji wa wazawa katika utoaji wa huduma kwenye sekta mbalimbali nchini local content ikiwa ni sehemu ya maadhimisho ya wiki ya viwanda ya jumuiya ya maendeleo ya kusini mwa afrika sadc yanayofanyika katika ukumbi wa mikutano wa kimataifa wa julius nyerere jijini dar es salaam tarehe.
The mineral sector policy of the united republic of tanzania provides a written declaration of the framework of policy objectives and statements that will guide the government and stakeholders in the management of the mineral sector on a sustainable basis. Corporate social responsibility in tanzania mining sector. Since it was opened in 1940, the williamson diamond mine has produced 19 million carats 3,800 kg of diamonds. The commission shall, after consultation with the relevant government departments, develop and publish the national policy for technology transfer applicable to the mining industry. By the end of march, tanzania had collected tsh244. National policy on local content means the local content and local participation in mining activities policy framework issued by the ministry responsible for minerals. Pdf policy enabling environment of mining sector in. Pdf due to the economic hardships tanzania has been.
The policy forum pf is a network of over 70 tanzanian civil society organisations established in 2003 and drawn together by their specific interest in augmenting the voice of ordinary citizens to influence policy processes that help in poverty reduction, equity and democratization with a. Artisanal and smallscale mining in tanzania evidence to. Tanzanias mining sector and its implications to the countrys development 3. The assessment was conducted within the context of a subcomponent of the unido country programme in tanzania that aims to strengthen policy making capacities, including on smes, and statistics. To assess this information and to extrapolate to the next twenty years, this approach has been reinforced using published. An article concerning sand mining effects on environment and how the laws in tanzania protects environment.
Box 6033, n5892 bergen, norway policy research for development repoa, p. Policies and decisions enacted in each of these eras have made a signifi cant contribution to the history of the mining industry. Mineral production increased by 51% in 1991 and 24% in 1992, mainly in response to the implementation of the trade liberalisation policy in 1985 and the enactment of the national investment act in 1990. Tanzanias president signs new mining bills into law reuters. Policy forum is incorporated as a nongovernmenal organization with registration number ngor200015. The agenda emphasized all nations to protect natural resources including water resources against pollution and conservation of the ecosystems. Tanzaniafrom mining to oil and gas unuwider united nations. Tanzanias mineral sector reforms yield results the east. The mining department was restructured to accommodate these. National staff argue that they face a glass ceiling in terms of promotions, and that because of this, many tanzanians mining professionals opt for employment in west africa. Overview of progress and policy challenges in tanzania please cite this chapter as. Tanzania sme development policy 2003 ten years after. This regime requires, among other things, that stakeholders must maintain minimum levels of tanzanian employees, use.
Mutukula 10 01 s and 310 25 e most southerly point. Acts, policies and useful documents ministry of minerals. Box 33223, dar es salaam, tanzania a r t i c l e i n f o article many history. The environmental and socioeconomic impacts of mining on. Resource nationalism and local content in tanzania. Policy guidelines for micronutrient supplementation. This guide tries to respond to frequently asked questions on existing opportunities, procedures and legal, regulatory and fiscal environment for tanzania s mining industry.
The mining minerals and mineral concentrates trading amendments of the first schedule regulations, 2019 the written laws miscellaneous amendments no. This policy provides a clear guidance to investors towards sustainable exploitation of mineral resources of tanzania in a win win manner. The changes to tanzania s mining act in 2017, supplemented by the mining local content regulations, 2018 local content regulations, introduced a new local content regime for tanzanian mines and their contractors suppliers and other allied entities stakeholders. The government through its institutions will harmonize the mineral policy and mining legislation with other policies and legislation related to the administration of the mineral sector. The united republic of tanzania ministry of health, community development, gender, elderly and children the national health policy 2017 sixth draft version for external consultations with ministries, departments and agencies date. Tanzania is also pushing for the mandatory listing of mining companies on the dar es salaam stock exchange dse by august as part of measures aimed at increasing transparency and spreading wealth. Mineral act of 1998, mining act of 2010, new investment policy and the tanzania. Mineral rights holders must participate in the growth of the tanzanian economy by investing a portion of the returns from mining.