Objective

To oversee sustainable development and equitable utilization of natural wealth and resources for the National socio-economic growth.

This Unit performs the following activities: -

1. Prepare general policies and guidelines on dealings, arrangements and investments concerning natural wealth and resources;
2. Make follow ups on the implementation of policies prepared on natural wealth and resources in order to assess compliance with the Constitution of the United Republic of Tanzania, Cap. 2, and other laws of the land;
3. Participate in the processes of contract negotiations, signing, review and prepare reports;
4. Liaise with Ministries, Independent Departments and Agencies on implementation of provisions of the natural wealth and resources laws and take necessary action;
5. Promote public awareness and local communities’ participation in sustainable management of natural wealth and resources utilization;
6. Review, update, harmonize and consolidate existing legislations and policies affecting development of natural wealth and resources;
7. Facilitate effective Tanzania Private Sector participation in natural wealth and resource management, utilization and investment in corroboration with Ministries, Independent Departments and Agencies;
8. Monitor processes undertaken by Ministries, Independent Departments and Agencies 15