Compact Overview

The five-year $698 million agreement with Tanzania will reduce poverty and stimulate economic growth by increasing household incomes through targeted investments in transportation, energy, and water. The program will help Tanzanians address the inadequate transportation network by improving roads that will increase commerce and help connect communities with markets, schools, and health clinics. Additionally, the program will improve the reliability and quality of electric power and extend electricity service to communities not currently served—a vital commodity for rural villages and businesses to thrive. Finally the water project will increase the availability and reliability of potable water for domestic and commercial use which will increase the health and productivity of Tanzanians by reducing the incidence of water-related disease, particularly among children.

Threshold Agreement

Visit Threshold Program for information about the projects associated with the Agreement signed in May 2006.