October 7th 2022

The state controlled the means of production and hence no individual ownership like land.
Socialism followed a one party system, ie Tanzania African National Union (TANU) which later became to be the Chama chamapenduzi (C.C.M).

The policy of socialism was composed of income equality and strongly castigated differentials in society.
There was forced villagization, ie people were encouraged to go and develop the rural areas.
The policy emphasized the revival of African cultural values in Tanzania.
It emphasized centralized planning. The Central government of Nyerere originated all the policies and handed down to the villages.
Socialism featured patriotism among the people of Tanzania- a virtue intended to have deep love for the nation and work towards its development.
The policy of socialism featured the introduction of a national language Kiswahili, this forged unity and eased communication.
The policy encouraged social justice and welfare, ie education and medical facilities in the villages.
Socialism encouraged hard work among the Tanzanians as also people had a responsibility to work for the nation.
The policy put more emphasis on agriculture with the intention to have adequate food to mitigate famine.
It featured the development of small scale industries. These were majorly set up on the established farms to add value.
Socialism emphasized self-reliance and reduce the negative effects of external borrowing associated with negative evils.
Grass root democracy was reflected in the socialism of Tanzania. These were in form of
village councils in line with the Central government requirements.

The policy of socialism laid more emphasis on lower education, ie universal primary education.
The policy emphasized the national defense of Tanzania through the creation of an army, ie Tanzania Peoples Defense Forces (TPDF).
Socialism emphasized unity through the removal of classes in society which ensured consolidated development.

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