The Financial Sector Deepening Tanzania (FSDT) is a leading organization dedicated to creating a financial system that works for everyone in Tanzania. Established to promote financial inclusion, FSDT focuses on empowering underserved populations and supporting businesses through improved access to quality financial services.
Mission and Impact
FSDT works to transform the financial landscape in Tanzania by fostering innovation, supporting policy development, and enhancing financial literacy. Its mission is to promote an inclusive financial system that contributes to poverty reduction and sustainable economic growth.
The organization partners with stakeholders across public and private sectors to ensure financial solutions are accessible to all, especially those traditionally excluded, such as smallholder farmers, women, and youth.
Key Areas of Focus
Innovation in Financial Services:
FSDT supports the development of innovative financial products and delivery systems that meet the needs of underserved communities.
Policy and Regulatory Support:
The organization collaborates with policymakers to create an enabling environment for financial inclusion and market growth.
Research and Insights:
FSDT conducts cutting-edge research to provide insights into the financial sector, guiding strategic decision-making for impactful interventions.
Financial Literacy and Capacity Building:
By improving financial literacy, FSDT helps individuals and businesses make informed financial decisions, contributing to their long-term success.
Achievements and Initiatives
FSDT has been instrumental in implementing transformative projects that have significantly improved access to financial services in Tanzania. Through partnerships and innovative programs, the organization has empowered millions of Tanzanians, enabling them to save, borrow, and invest more effectively.
Vision for the Future
FSDT envisions a Tanzania where financial systems are inclusive, resilient, and sustainable, ensuring that all individuals and businesses can participate in and benefit from economic growth.
For more information about FSDT’s initiatives and impact, visit www.fsdt.or.tz.
The Financial Sector Deepening Trust (FSDT) is looking for a Strategic Advisor to support the design and implementation of digital financial services and sector infrastructure initiatives in Tanzania. The consultant will provide technical expertise on DFS innovations, alternative credit scoring, and shared financial systems, with a focus on financial inclusion for women and youth. The engagement runs from July 2025 to June 2027. Proposals must be submitted by 14 August 2025.
FSDT is inviting consultancy proposals for the design and development of a modern intranet portal on Microsoft SharePoint to enhance knowledge management and digital collaboration. Proposals must be submitted by 16 June 2025.
A new case study by BOT and FSDT shows that the Tanzania Instant Payment System (TIPS) processed 453.7M transactions worth TZS 29.9T in 2024. The platform enables real-time digital payments across financial service providers.
FSDT, in partnership with Mixx by Yas and TCB, has digitized over 15,000 Community Microfinance Groups in Tanzania. The initiative enhances financial inclusion, particularly for women, by transitioning informal savings groups to digital platforms, ensuring transparency, security, and access to tailored financial products.
FSDT has launched a call for proposals for advisory services to establish a venture capital and private equity fund in Tanzania. The initiative, funded by the European Union, aims to support youth and women entrepreneurs with seed and growth-stage capital. The deadline for proposal submission is 5 PM, 3rd March 2025.
TanzaniaInvest, the leading website for investors in Tanzania, announces a strategic partnership with Financial Sector Deepening Tanzania (FSDT). The partnership aims to enhance financial inclusion by sharing impactful research, success stories, and innovations, promoting socio-economic development across the country.
The Financial Sector Deepening Trust (FSDT) recently issued its FinScope Tanzania 2023 Report, a comprehensive financial sector demand-side…
July 19, 2023
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