US Report Flags Tanzania Fiscal Transparency Gaps Despite Some Progress

The 2026 US Fiscal Transparency Report flags Tanzania's fiscal transparency gaps despite some progress. The assessment places Tanzania among 67 governments that did not meet minimum requirements out of 139 governments surveyed. Tanzania's transparency score of 41 out of 100 is below regional rivals Kenya and Uganda. The report names Tanzania as one of only 14 governments that made significant progress, a cohort that has decreased from 26 in the previous edition.

The gaps in Tanzania's fiscal transparency include not publishing a full executive budget proposal before parliament approval, lack of oversight for military and intelligence budgets, and limited public disclosure of state-owned enterprise allocations and natural resource revenues. Tanzania has improved in some areas, such as disclosing its debt obligations online and its supreme audit institution meeting international standards of independence.

However, gaps remain, such as not disclosing public procurement contracts and having limited opportunities for citizen engagement in budget processes. The International Monetary Fund and World Bank keep Tanzania at moderate risk of external and overall debt distress. For investors, this means higher due-diligence costs, constrained access to US development finance, and potential influence over foreign assistance decisions.