Tanzania has historically hosted significant populations of refugees and stateless individuals, primarily from neighboring countries. The government's approach has predominantly focused on containment and repatriation rather than integration into national development strategies. Although Tanzania has engaged with international bodies like the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) to support refugee-hosting regions, such as the Kigoma region, these initiatives often operate parallel to national economic development plans rather than being fully integrated. 

Despite the absence of explicit provisions in national development plans, Tanzania collaborates with international organizations to support forcibly displaced and stateless persons:​

1. UNHCR Multi-Year Strategy (2023–2025)
   • Objective: To ensure that forcibly displaced and stateless persons enjoy fundamental rights and access to essential services.​Global Focus
   • Approach: The strategy emphasizes external engagement and resource mobilization to support these populations.​
2. Partnership with UNDP
   • Focus: Collaborative efforts between UNDP and UNHCR aim to increase benefits to forcibly displaced, stateless, and host communities through various projects and data analysis.​