Green buildings promote the rise of sustainable urbanisation in Tanzania

As Tanzania grapples with one of the fastest urbanisation rates in sub-Saharan Africa, a new frontier in construction is emerging. ‎At the heart of this transition is the Excellence in Design for Greater Efficiencies (EDGE), a certification system backed by the International Finance Corporation (IFC). By using data-driven modelling, EDGE allows developers to significantly reduce consumption of electricity, water, and building materials. Aga Khan Nursery and Primary School is Tanzania’s first "EDGE Advanced" school. The shift toward sustainable construction is already yielding measurable results. Between 2024 and 2026, Tanzania saw over 75,000 square meters of building space achieve EDGE certification.