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Mkukuta Objectives 10 Points

What is Mkukuta, and their objectives 10 points

Mkukuta stands for "Mkakati wa Kukuza Uchumi na Kupunguza Umaskini

Tanzania," which translates to "The National Strategy for Growth and
Reduction of Poverty" in English. It is Tanzania's long-term development plan
aimed at achieving sustainable economic growth and poverty reduction.
Here are ten key objectives of Mkukuta:

1. Economic growth: Promoting sustained and inclusive economic

growth to improve living standards and reduce poverty levels.
2. Employment creation: Enhancing job opportunities and reducing
unemployment rates, particularly for youth and vulnerable groups.
3. Quality education: Ensuring access to quality education at all levels,
improving learning outcomes, and increasing literacy rates.
4. Improved health services: Enhancing access to quality healthcare
services, reducing maternal and child mortality rates, and combating
major diseases.
5. Social protection: Expanding social safety nets and providing targeted
support to vulnerable groups to reduce poverty and inequality.
6. Agriculture and rural development: Promoting modern agricultural
practices, enhancing productivity, and improving rural infrastructure
and services.
7. Infrastructure development: Investing in critical infrastructure,
including transport, energy, water, and information and
communication technology (ICT).
8. Governance and accountability: Strengthening governance systems,
promoting transparency, and combating corruption to ensure effective
implementation of development programs.
9. Environmental sustainability: Promoting sustainable natural resource
management, environmental conservation, and climate change
adaptation and mitigation.
 10. Gender equality: Promoting gender equality and women's
empowerment in all sectors of society, including education,
employment, and decision-making processes.

These objectives collectively aim to address various dimensions of poverty

and promote sustainable development in Tanzania.