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Tanzania NetTalk: Railway Infrastructure Projects – SGR and TAZARA

Recap of an insightful NetTalk held on December 9th, 6 p.m. CET / 8 p.m. EAT, where we explored two transformative railway infrastructure projects reshaping Tanzania and East Africa: • The Standard Gauge Railway (SGR), connecting Dar es Salaam and Dodoma in less than 4 hours. • The planned renewal of the TAZARA line, an important link between Tanzania and Zambia. 🎤 Our guest speaker: Dr. Thabit Jacob, a senior expert in Political Economy and Development from the University of Lund, brought his expertise to the discussion, providing in-depth perspectives. 📌 Key Topics Covered: • What is the SGR? Construction timeline, costs, and usage. • Opportunities: Regional integration, economic growth, and business potential. • Risks: Environmental and social impacts, and economic sustainability. • TAZARA Renewal: Plans and implications for connectivity. • Financing: Funding mechanisms, national debt, and dependency concerns. • Energy & Operations: Ensuring reliability and efficiency. This session unpacked the promises and challenges of these ambitious projects and their impact on people, businesses, and nations. 🚆 Watch the full video now to gain a comprehensive understanding of East Africa's railway transformation and its global relevance.