Tanzania Chember of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture was established in 1988.The establishment of the TCCIA was an important step in moving on from a centralized, planned economy towards a more open, mixed economy giving full scope to privately owned enterprises and farms.

TCCIA has opened regional offices in all 26 regions of mainland Tanzania and over 90 district centres, which are autonomous in their operational activities. Assistance by Swedish governmental development agency-SIDA has played a vital role in establishment of the regional and district Chambers especially in providing training, office equipment and mobilization/sensitization of the business community.

These autonomous TCCIA Chambers in 26 regions of the country link the private sector to the Government with a view of promoting the development of private enterprise. By linking issues central to business, the Chamber serves an arena where dialogue with the government serves to promote sustained growth and development of the private sector.

TCCIA is the sole country member of International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) in Tanzania, a member of East Africa Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture (EACCIA), Pan African Chamber of commerce and Industry (PACCI) and East African Business Council (EABC).

TCCIA is not only operating on its own, it has established a wide network of organizations and associations. This is a positive development towards reaching goals for organizations that have complementing objectives. TCCIA takes the advantage of the network to achieve results with the device “alone you are weak, together we are strong”. Services provided by TCCIA to the business community include business information, training, advocacy, business supportive initiative (i.e. issuance of certificates of origin and processing business licenses) and business promotion activities, for instance, trade fairs and missions.

TCCIA has expertise in many areas of interest to local businesses for their development. It can offer these skills and information in the form of Seminars, Workshops and Training in a number of fields. All these services are related to the business activities of the member companies ‘demand. We also encourage business participation through trade promotions and representation in district, regional, national and international trade fairs and international delegations. This in the long run will give member of companies the possibility to increase trade opportunities. The Chamber receives a great number of business inquiries from all over the world on how to access markets, seeking local partnerships and suppliers. TCCIA publishes these enquiries through newsletters and distribute to all full-paid member companies. TCCIA organizes a number of activities for its members and non- members. During the year several seminars/workshops and courses are taking place on different subjects but also for different target groups.

Advocacy and lobbying is taking place on various levels. Businesses are welcome to the chamber to get advices and contacts on the spot or forward their enquiries via email. Lobbying is taking place on the topic of burning issues, where the business community is always welcome to give TCCIA the possibility to intensify or bring new issues on the agenda.

Business promotional events such as business delegations are very important for the international trade. TCCIA as a representative of the private business sector throughout Tanzania, each year has been organizing business delegations to various countries which has proved business linkages to the business community. TCCIA is also welcoming and hosting business delegations from other countries as well as cooperating with other institutions and organizations for these events.

Vision:

To be efficient, sustainable and most preferred role model business member based organization in Tanzania and Africa.

Mission:

To facilitate private sector development in Tanzania by providing exceptional value to members and entire business community through the provision of demand -driven services using highly competent staff and modern technologies.

Core Values:

1. Integrity 

2. Accountability 

3. Teamwork 

4. Competence and Professionalism 

5. Customer Care

6. Inclusiveness

7. Creativity and Innovativeness

Mr.Vicent Bruno Minja

President/Board Chairman

Mr.Boniface Ndengo

Vice President - Commerce

Mr.Abdul Mwilima

Vice President - Industry

Mr.Swallah Said Swallah

Vice President - Agriculture

Mr.Oscar Kissinga

Secretary/Executive Director

Mr.Oscar Kissanga
Chief Executive Officer
+255 222 119 437
hq@tccia.com.

Mr.Mercy Philipo
Manager - Commerce
+255 753 954 027
mercy.philipo@tccia.com

Tanzania Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture (TCCIA), a member based business organization in Tanzania. Towards accomplishing its functions forms collaborations with other local and foreign organizations in the forms of joining membership, signing cooperation of agreements (MOUs) and operating TCCIA Branches.

  1. Membership:
    TCCIA is a member of International Chamber of commerce (ICC), Pan African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PACCI), East Africa Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture (EACCIA) and East Africa Business Council (EABC)

  1. Signed Cooperation of Agreements:
    TCCIA operates a number of signed Memorandum of Understanding with International and local organizations. This includes Governmental organizations, Chambers of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture; Investment centers, Confederation of Industries, SMES organizations, sectorial association and multilateral companies.

  1. TCCIA Branches:
    The Chamber operates in 26 Regions of Tanzania mainland and 2 Diaspora offices(China and Turkeny).