How European Union Global Gateway Investments Are Transforming One of Tanzania's Fastest-Growing Cities As part of her final field missions before completing her tenure in Tanzania, EU Ambassador Christine Grau visited Mwanza on 18–19 June to highlight the impact of Global Gateway investments supporting sustainable urban development, climate resilience, digital transformation and economic opportunities in one of Tanzania's fastest-growing cities. The mission showcased how the Team Europe approach — bringing together the European Union and its development partners France through Agence Française de Développement (AFD), Enabel (Belgium) and the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ) — is translating European investments into tangible benefits for citizens through improved infrastructure and public services, strengthened urban governance, support to innovation and entrepreneurship, and greater opportunities for women and young people. Situated on the southern shores of Lake Victoria, Mwanza is Tanzania's second-largest city and a key economic hub with a rapidly growing population. As the city expands, investments in sustainable infrastructure, efficient public services and economic opportunities are becoming increasingly important to ensure that growth remains inclusive and resilient. During the visit, Ambassador Grau met the Team Europe partners working under the Green and Smart Cities SASA initiative, a EUR 75 million (TZS 214 billion) investment towards supporting sustainable urban development in Mwanza, Tanga and Pemba. The programme combines European expertise and financing to strengthen urban governance, improve climate-resilient infrastructure, expand access to basic services and create opportunities for local businesses and communities. One of the highlights of the mission was the launch of the ArcGIS System developed through the budget support component of the SASA programme, from which Mwanza City Council has directly benefitted. The digital platform will help modernise urban management by linking geospatial information with municipal revenue systems, enabling more efficient planning and service delivery. The initiative reflects the European