Conceptualising Politics and Planning in Tanzania

The conceptualisation of politics and urban planning practices in Tanzania is important to the discussion of local governance and urban resilience. Historical and current practice reveals the intricate relationship between politics and planning. Political actors are also decision makers involved in the preparation, financing and implementation of plans. Planning is a technical process but also a political process as the citizens who are beneficiaries of plans are centred in decision making about how they will live, work and play. Urban planning processes have over time been influenced and impacted by political actors. However, conflicting interests often exist between political actors and urban planning.