Uganda – Tanzania Knowledge Sharing Mission

A high-level delegation from Uganda explored best practices from Tanzania’s success in mining sector management. By learning from Tanzania’s experiences, Uganda aims to strengthen its own mining sector and unlock its natural resource potential. 

The mission showcased Tanzania’s significant progress in the mineral sector, with key speakers sharing Tanzania’s experiences in exploration, value addition, and private sector engagement. Experts shared detailed advancements in geological research, and outlined initiatives supporting small-scale miners, value addition, and sustainable energy. They also emphasized the crucial role of transparency and data-driven governance in the extractive industries, underscoring Tanzania’s commitment to responsible resource management.

The Uganda delegation learnt about best practices in Tanzania on: 

• Technological advancements: Digitalization of mining regulations and estimation of mineral resources which involves leveraging digital tools to regulate mining activities and track them in real time.
• Empowering small-scale miners who contribute 40% of Tanzania’s mining output
• Governance and transparency: Insights into Tanzania Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (TEITI) data-driven governance
• Geological information: Geological Survey of Tanzania’s systematic mineral sample analysis hailed as a benchmark for Uganda’s Geological Survey.

This collaboration and knowledge sharing between Tanzania and Uganda reinforces the potential of regional partnerships to unlock Africa’s natural resources for shared prosperity.