The United Republic of Tanzania

Public Private Partnership Centre

( PPPC )

WHAT IS CONSIDERED A SMALL-SCALE AND LARGE-SCALE PPP IN TANZANIA?

In Tanzania, PPP projects are categorised into small-scale and large-scale based on their scope, impact, and capital investment as defined by law:

Small-Scale PPPs:

    • Involve smaller investments and operational scopes.
    • Examples include local health clinics, primary schools, small-scale renewable energy projects, and community market infrastructure.
    • According to the Public Private Partnership Act, Cap 103, a small-scale PPP project is any project with a capital investment below 20 million USD. These projects follow an approval process that typically bypasses the extensive reviews required for larger-scale projects by the PPP Steering Committee.

 

Large-Scale PPPs:

    • Requires significant investments and has substantial operational impacts.
    • Examples include major infrastructure projects like highways, bridges, large hospitals, airports, seaports, and large-scale utility projects.
    • Projects exceeding the small-scale threshold of 20 million USD are considered large-scale investments. They undergo a rigorous and detailed approval process involving the PPP Steering Committee to ensure comprehensive risk management and alignment with national development goals.

Our robust legal and institutional framework ensures transparency, accountability, and mutual benefits. For more detailed insights into how these partnerships are structured and to access the PPP Act and regulations