Vision Statement
To transform Zanzibar’s local markets into globally competitive hubs of trade, culture, and innovation by 2030—leveraging heritage, digital transformation, and sustainable development.
Project Summary
Zanzibar 2030: Empowering Local Markets for Global Reach is a transformative economic development initiative aimed at revitalizing traditional markets across Zanzibar and linking them with global value chains. The project combines infrastructure modernization, digital platforms, local entrepreneurship support, and international marketing strategies to boost exports, tourism, and sustainable job creation.
Project Goals
- Modernize 15+ Local Markets with smart infrastructure and eco-friendly facilities.
- Digitize Market Access with an e-commerce and digital payments ecosystem tailored for Zanzibar traders.
- Train 10,000+ Entrepreneurs in branding, logistics, export readiness, and digital skills.
- Create Export Hubs for spices, crafts, textiles, and agriproducts linked to global markets.
- Promote Zanzibar Globally through a "Made in Zanzibar" certification and international partnerships.
Key Components and Activities
- Renovation of traditional markets (roofing, stalls, sanitation).
- Solar-powered lighting and waste management.
- Cold storage and logistics centers near key ports.
- Zanzibar Market Hub App: Real-time inventory, pricing, and B2B/B2C marketplace.
- Mobile payment and digital wallet integrations.
- Export documentation and compliance toolkits.
- Incubation centers for artisan and agro-processing innovation.
- Weekly skills training workshops (branding, pricing, packaging).
- Micro-grants and startup competitions.
- Strategic MOUs with global fair-trade bodies and export councils.
- Showcases at international expos (Dubai, Berlin, Nairobi).
- Global influencer campaigns and virtual market tours.
1. Market Infrastructure Modernization
2. Digital Transformation
3. Capacity Building & Innovation
4. Global Trade Partnerships
Key Stakeholders
- Government of Zanzibar – Policy, infrastructure, export support.
- Local Traders & Cooperatives – Primary beneficiaries and innovation leaders.
- International Development Partners – Financing, training, technology.
- NGOs & Academic Institutions – Research, monitoring, skill development.
- Private Sector – Logistics, fintech, market platforms, branding.
Estimated Budget (2025–2030)
|
Component |
Estimated Cost (USD) |
|
Market Renovation (15 Markets) |
$12,000,000 |
|
Digital Platform Development |
$2,000,000 |
|
Training & Capacity Building |
$3,500,000 |
|
Logistics & Cold Chain Facilities |
$4,500,000 |
|
Marketing & Export Promotion |
$2,500,000 |
|
Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting |
$1,000,000 |
|
Contingency (10%) |
$2,500,000 |
|
Total |
$28,000,000 |
Timeline (Key Milestones)
- 2025 Q3–Q4: Pilot projects in Stone Town & Pemba, platform MVP launch.
- 2026: Full rollout of infrastructure upgrades and mobile app.
- 2027–2028: Training expansion, international market entry, export scaling.
- 2029: Zanzibar Export Week; global market penetration review.
- 2030: Project evaluation, sustainability transition to local entities.
Outcomes by 2030
- 30% Increase in Export Revenue from local products.
- 50% Increase in Market Footfall (locals and tourists).
- 10,000+ Traders Digitally Enabled with global reach.
- 100+ Global Retailers sourcing from Zanzibar.
- 500,000+ Beneficiaries directly and indirectly impacted.
Slogan
"Local Roots, Global Wings – Zanzibar 2030!"