The Tanzania National Business Council (TNBC) was established under Presidential Circular No. 1 of 2001 as an institution of providing forum for Public and Private Dialogue (PPDs) with a viewto reaching consensus and mutual understanding of strategic issues relating to the efficient management of development resources in the promotion of socio-economic development of Tanzania. The ultimate goal is to create conducive business environment and investment climate for Private sector development for wealth and job creation, revenue generation and reduction of poverty in the country.  

Since its establishment in 2001, TNBC has been instrumental and successful in delivering regulatory and policy reforms through structured PPDs at national and sub-national levels. TNBC platforms offers neutral and transparent space for dialogues and has contributed to the improvement of business environment through identification of business challenges and recommending strategic interventions for accelerating the country’s competitiveness and economic growth.