PRESIDENT Samia Suluhu Hassan is expected to chair the 15th Tanzania National Business Council (TNBC) meeting at the State House in Dar es Salaam today.

The meeting among others will focus on improving the business environment in the country.

Speaking to reporters in Dar es Salaam yesterday, TNBC Executive Secretary Dr Godwill Wanga, said the meeting will also explore investment opportunities through the implementation of Blue Print.

"Through this meeting, we will assess all issues that have been frustrating growth and development business investments in the country and come up with recommendations on what should be done to reverse the situation," said Dr. Wanga. 

Dr. Wanga also mentioned that the meeting will review the agenda from the previous 14th meeting and evaluate the implementation of the recommendations reached.

It will also address unresolved challenges and propose suggestions to enhance development progress. 

"In the previous meeting, members made recommendations on areas that were observed as hindrances to the business environment growth,” he said.

He said President Samia provided instructions to relevant officials to address these challenges.

"Now, in this meeting, we will assess where difficulties arose and what should be done to eliminate these issues." 

Dr Wanga added that among the many topics to be discussed is the participation of citizens in strategic projects, where the meeting will review how citizens are prioritized in the implementation of these projects.

The meeting will also address economic transformation through digital technology, which will benefit many citizens by enabling them to reach a larger population that is currently difficult to access promptly.

President Samia emphasized the integration of government institutional systems to ensure that all necessary services reach citizens promptly through digital systems. 

"This will facilitate service delivery and attract investment to the country," said Dr Wanga.

The meeting will also review the Blueprint Plan (MKUMBI), which aims to improve the business and investment environment by reducing or removing various challenges affecting business operations.

The TNBC has been an important platform for dialogue between the public and private sectors, working towards consensus on social and economic issues for the sustainable development and prosperity of the nation.