Ministry of Works, Transport and Communications

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Ministry of Works, Transport and Communications
Wizara ya Ujenzi  (Swahili)
Ministry overview
Jurisdiction Government of Tanzania
Headquarters Dar es Salaam
Minister responsible
Deputy Ministers responsible
Ministry executive
Website www.mwtc.go.tz

The Ministry of Works, Transport and Communications is a government ministry of Tanzania. It was created in 2010 and is responsible for promoting a quality, efficient, environmentally friendly, and cost-effective construction industry that facilitates the social and economic development of the country. [1]

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References

  1. "About The Ministry". Archived from the original on 20 August 2013. Retrieved 28 June 2013.