Why was a MAPS assessment initiated?
To develop a shared understanding of Zanzibar’s procurement system, identify strengths and weaknesses, and support reforms to make procurement more efficient, transparent, sustainable, and professionalized.
Who initiated the assessment?
Requested by the Government of Tanzania (through the Ministry of Finance and Planning) with World Bank support. Zanzibar was assessed separately due to its autonomous procurement system.
Brief description of the country’s procurement system:
Zanzibar operates an independent and decentralized procurement system with around 100 Procuring Entities (PEs) . Procurement is regulated by the Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Act 2016, amended by the Public Procurement Act 2025, supported by the PPR 2021. The ZPPRA oversees compliance, capacity building, and regulatory functions.
Other relevant context:
- New e-Procurement system (eProZ) launched in 2022 to streamline processes, though still underused and not fully aligned with the legal framework.
- Zanzibar Development Vision 2050 and ZADEP 2021–2026 highlight procurement as a driver of good governance, sustainability, and gender equality.
Were there any disruptions?
None directly reported, though the assessment notes challenges including procurement delays, regulatory gaps, weak data systems, and capacity constraints.
