A new Country Assistance Strategy for Tanzania (CAS) which outlines planned support to Tanzania over the FY12-FY15 period was discussed by the World Bank Board of Executive Directors in June 2011. It was preceded by a round of Country Assistance Strategy Consultations.  The CAS reflects government's development priorities as discussed in Tanzania's development strategy (MKUKUTA II), covering the FY10/11-FY14/15 period. The CAS describes the strategic approach and proposed program of the World Bank Group over the FY12-15 period, including ongoing and planned advice, analytic work and financing. The new strategy includes an indicative amount of US$2.4 billion in IDA lending over the period. World Bank Group support to Tanzaniawill focus on the following four strategic objectives: - Objective One: Promote Inclusive and Sustainable Private-Sector Led Growth. WBG will support the government to improve the conditions for the private sector by strengthening the financial sector and by expanding the broadband network. To improve income in the agriculture sector, Bank support will help farmers to adopt more productive agricultural techniques and will include construction of agricultural infrastructure. To make economic growth sustainable, the Bank will support the government in protecting and managing its natural resources by financing climate adaptation measures, improving land management practices, as well as governance.
- Objective Two: Build Infrastructure and Deliver Services. The CAS extends the existing partnership with government in building infrastructure and in delivering services from infrastructure to release constraints to growth. Expected results include more people with access to more reliable electricity, increased share of roads in good condition, and more people with access to good water. Municipal services such as waste collection, street lighting, and urban transport will be improved.
- Objective Three: Strengthened Human Capital and Social Safety Net.  WBG’s strategic focus will be to build a healthy and skilled population base that is better prepared for the changing economy, while reducing vulnerability. In education, expected results are increased secondary enrollment and completion rates, with particular attention to girls' schooling. To decrease maternal mortality, expected health care results include a higher percentage of deliveries taking place in health facilities. To protect the most vulnerable, the CAS aims to increase the income of targeted beneficiaries.
- Objective Four: Promote Accountability and Good Governance. The World Bank will support selective interventions where it has a comparative advantage, such as public financial management, public service reform, and decentralization. Expected results will include increased share of timely transfers to participating LGAs, improved performance of MDAs and service delivery, as well as increased budget transparency at local and central levels.
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