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Zanzibar to host third diaspora conference on tourism

Xinhua, July 31, 2016 Adjust font size:

The Third Diaspora Homecoming Conference aimed at engaging Tanzanians in the diaspora in investing in the tourism industry will be held in the Zanzibar archipelago on August 25, a senior official said on Saturday.

Salum Salum, the Permanent Secretary in the Zanzibar President's Office, said the conference to attract 450 participants will also focus on promoting investments in the east African archipelago.

Salum said participants in the conference to be officiated by Zanzibar President Ali Mohamed Shein will mainly be Tanzanians living abroad and returnees.

He said other participants will come from public and private sectors as well as personalities who have made notable contribution towards the mobilization of members of the diaspora in national building.

Themed 'Bridging Tanzania Tourism and Investment: A New Outlook,' Salum said participants will discuss on ways to explore how to improve the business and investment environment, a move aimed at attracting more Diaspora to invest in their respective countries of origin.

"As a result of this conference, there is a visible involvement of diaspora in investment and improving social services in the country," said Salum. Endit