PPP LEGAL FRAMEWORK
Provides for PPP legal rights and obligations for both Contracting Authority and Private Party.
Zanzibar Public - Private Partnership
(PPP) Department
PPP Legal Framework
The PPP legal rights and obligations for both Contracting Authority and Private Party. The PPP legal framework refers to specific PPP law and regulations that govern PPP project lifecycle, as well as other legislation that affect PPP contracts, decision processes and implementation procedures.
Relevant Financial Laws and Regulations
- The Public Finance Management Act, 2016
- The Public Finance Act, 2005
- Zanzibar Trading Act, 2013
- Zanzibar Investment Promotion Authority (ZIPA), 2017
- Zanzibar Tourism Act, 2009
- The Company Act, 2013
Relevant Environmental Law and Heritage Rights
- Environmental Management Act, 2015
- Public and Environmental Health Act, 2012
- Forest and Resources Management and Conservation Act, 1996
- The Establishment of Zanzibar nature Conservation Area Management Unit Act, 1999
- The Stone Town Conservation and Development Authority Act, 2010
- The Establishment of Zanzibar Institute of Archives Act, 2008
- The Zanzibar Art and Censorship Council Act, 2015
Labour Legislation
- The Employment and Labour Relations Act, 2006
- Employment Act of Zanzibar, 2005
- The Labour Relations Act, 2005
- The Contract Decree Cap. 149
- Occupational Safety and Health Act, 2005
- Worker’s Compensation Act, 2005
- Zanzibar Social Security Fund Act, 2005
- The Architects, Engineers and Quantity Surveyors Registration Act, 2008
- Contractors Registration Act, 2008
Laws governing asset use and user rights
- The Procurement and Disposal of Assets Act, 2016
- The Local Government Authority Act, 2014
- The Regional Administration Act, 2014
- The Zanzibar Electricity Corporation Act, 2006 (The ZECO Act) and Regulations
- Zanzibar Utilities and Regulatory Authority, 2013
Tax Legislation
- Value Added Tax Act, 1998
- The Stamp Duty Act, 2018
- Hotel Levy Act, 1995
- Zanzibar Revenue Board Act, 1996
- The Zanzibar Tax Appeals Act, 2006
- The Provision for Collection of Taxes and Duties Act, 1984
- The Zanzibar Art and Censorship Council Act, 2015
Land use, Building and Zoning Rights
- The Land Tenure Act, 1992
- The Registered Land Act, 1990
- The Land Transfer Act, 1994
- The Land Survey Act, 1990
- Building and Fire Code
- DCU Building Guidelines
- Building Permit Guidelines
- The Fire Brigade and Rescue Act, 1999
Land use, Building and Zoning Rights
Each sector has its own laws and regulatory frameworks, please visit the ministry websites and offices of the sector in for more details.
PPP Public Transparency Strategy
The PPP Department has developed a PPP Transparency strategy comprising of a framework and guidelines for disclosure of key information for PPP projects in Zanzibar. The overall goal of the strategy is to create a system that will ensure that identification, procurement and management of PPP contracts in Zanzibar is well communicated to the public
The PPP Transparency strategy aims to achieve the following:
- Design and implement clear and concise guidance for systematic communication of PPP projects and contract information.
- Ensure clarity of information to be communicated and set timelines for such communications.
- Evaluate information on actual performance against agreed levels
- Assess information prior to disclosure.