INTERGENERATIONAL EQUITY IN NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT: A QUALITATIVE STUDY OF TANZANIAN EXPERTS

This article discusses the intricate challenge of reconciling Tanzania's utilization’s abundant natural resources for economic development with the imperative of preserving them for future generations. This introduction provides a context for Tanzania’s resource-rich landscape and the associated sustainability challenges. This literature review consolidates academic perspectives on intergenerational equity, sustainable development, and natural resource management. Employing a qualitative, interview-based methodology, this study captures nuanced Tanzanian perspectives across diverse sectors. Key findings underscore the preference for balanced resource usage, asserting that moderate use can coexist harmoniously with conservation efforts. This discussion critically analyzes arguments surrounding the trade-off between immediate benefits and long-term conservation. The article contends that through effective governance, Tanzania can strike a balance by leveraging natural resources to alleviate poverty while ensuring the preservation of vital assets like forests, minerals, and wildlife. The conclusion advocates policies fostering this equilibrium through strategies such as savings funds, strategic industrialization, and community-based conservation, enabling Tanzania to honor its social contract across generations