Mission
To enhance socio-economic development in Zanzibar through high-quality policy advice, evidence-based planning and improved implementation of development plans.
Zanzibar Planning Commission (ZPC)
Zanzibar Planning Commission as provided for under the Constitution, which shall be an independent and autonomous government agency in the public service. The Commission shall be the highest authority for economic development planning and shall coordinate and supervise the implementation of such economic development plans and related social services planning in Zanzibar.
Commission Composition
1
The President who shall be Chairman
2
The First Vice President
3
The Second Vice President
4
Ministers responsible for finance and planning
5
Such other Members of the Revolutionary Council appointed collectively as members of the Committee of the Revolutionary Council or on their individual capacity as the President may deem appropriate
The President may appoint such other members not exceeding three on account of their distinguished expertise, knowledge or experience in economics, finance, development planning, public service, justice or legal sector, environmental management, social development or any relevant field necessary for the prevailing Zanzibar economic priorities Members of the Commission other than ex-officio members shall hold office for a term of three years and may be re-appointed for other term
Vision
Improved socio-economic development in Zanzibar.
Core Values
Umeme, sifa, wajibu, na kufanya kazi kwa pamoja
Excellence: Commitment to high-quality work and continuous improvement in all services.
Integrity: Ethical conduct, transparency, and accountability in all operations.
Responsibility: Dedicated service to the nation and commitment to sustainable development.
Collaboration: Working together across all sectors for coordinated national development.
Functions of the Commission
As prescribed under Act No. 3 of 2012, the Commission fulfills the following essential functions:
Policy Advice & Development Planning
- a) Provide policy advice to the President and Government on all spheres of national development
- b) Prepare national priorities and engender consensus among Government agencies
- c) Undertake periodic review of human and material resources capabilities
- d) Formulate and prepare long-term, medium-term and short-term national development plans
Monitoring & Evaluation
- e) Monitor and evaluate projects and progress relating to plan implementation
- f) Advise on institutional changes and management techniques aligned with plan targets
- g) Conduct research into economic trends and public policy implications
Coordination & Engagement
- h) Mobilize popular groups and institutional consensus supporting Government policies
- i) Handle regional and international economic cooperation matters
- j) Coordinate with all ministries, departments, and agencies on development initiatives