David Kafulila
TanzaniaofficialMale7.0Global Dominance: 0.00%David Kafulila is a prominent figure in Tanzania's infrastructure development, currently serving as a commissioner responsible for overseeing projects under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) framework. He has been in the news for discussing the need to mobilize private capital amounting to $9 billion to facilitate various construction projects, including major road developments. His work emphasizes the importance of collaboration between the public and private sectors to enhance the efficiency and funding of government initiatives.
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PPPC executive director, Mr David Kafulila, said government resources alone are insufficient to finance Tanzania’s infrastructure ambitions.
Speaker Zungu now moves to fast-track stalled PPP projectsTanzania· 2026-06-20
David Kafulila, a guest speaker at a previous policy forum, argued that 'PPPs are not free lunch'.
Tanzania’s water PPP push is a step in the right directionTanzania· 2026-05-29
David Kafulila is noted for rising from a modest background to become a Member of Parliament.
Thanking Mwalimu Nyerere for building a tribeless nationTanzania· 2025-10-14
David Kafulila is the Executive Director of Tanzania’s Public-Private Partnership Centre and highlights the importance of PPPs for infrastructure development.
Reliable power positions Tanzania as East Africa’s next industrial giantTanzania· 2025-10-06
Mr David Kafulila, who also serves as Executive Director of the Public–Private Partnership (PPP) Unit, has been named chairman of the Dart board.
Why new Dart and Udart bosses have their hands fullTanzania· 2025-10-03
Mr David Kafulila, who also serves as Executive Director of the Public–Private Partnership (PPP) Unit, has been named chairman of the Dart board.
Why new Dart and Udart bosses have their hands fullTanzania· 2025-10-03Mr Kafulila highlighted key reforms under the Sixth Phase Government, including amendments to the PPP Act in 2023 designed to improve the investment climate.
Experts push for policy shift to attract PPPs for NDV 2050Tanzania· 2025-07-27
Mr David Kafulila, Executive Director of the Public-Private Partnership Centre, emphasizes the need for a twelvefold expansion of Tanzania's economy to achieve Vision 2050.
Experts back PPP model for Vision 2050 growthTanzania· 2025-07-20
Public-Private Partnership Centre Executive Director David Kafulila said the sixth-phase administration has focused on tackling structural bottlenecks.
Tanzania government vows to tame illicit financial flows, defends economic progressTanzania· 2025-06-26
PPPC executive director David Kafulila echoed the sentiment, underscoring the vital role of private sector involvement given the scale of the required investment.
Govt unveils Sh948.5bn PPP plan to turn Sabasaba into economic hubTanzania· 2025-06-19
Mr David Kafulila, executive director of the Public Private Partnership Centre, emphasizes the importance of investing in human capital for Tanzania's economic transformation.
Kafulila: Tanzania should focus on four pillars for competitive economyTanzania· 2025-06-12PPPC Executive Director David Kafulila said the government must now shift focus and allow the private sector to take charge in certain key areas.
Tanzanian experts push for policy shifts to unlock private sector’s role in Vision 2050Tanzania· 2025-05-28
Mr David Kafulila underscored the importance of the IFSC, stating that it would boost investor confidence and significantly contribute to national development.
Tanzania to establish international financial services centreTanzania· 2025-05-12
Mr David Kafulila, the executive director of the Public-Private Partnership Centre (PPPC), noted that Arusha’s larger geographical area offered a competitive edge in conference tourism.
Arusha tipped to rival Kigali in conference tourismTanzania· 2025-05-04
David Kafulila highlights how public-private partnerships (PPPs) could be the game-changer needed to unlock Tanzania's transformative growth.
Why PPP are central to $700 billion GDP targetTanzania· 2025-03-31
Mr David Kafulila suggested that the negative effects of the US aid freeze could be mitigated through strengthened PPPs and improved domestic revenue collection.
Kafulila: PPPs key to Tanzania’s economy as US freezes foreign aidTanzania· 2025-03-13
Kafulila mentioned the need to mobilize private capital for various construction projects under the PPP framework.
Sababu, athari Serikali kukopa zaidi maeneo hayaTanzania· 2025-02-20