The purpose of this country programme evaluation was to provide building blocks to update the country strategic opportunities programme for the United Republic of Tanzania and, in particular, to: analyse the impact and sustainability of IFAD's evolving strategy and operations in the country; assess national strategies for inclusive development and the strategic role of IFAD in influencing policies and development strategies for sustainably improving the welfare of the rural poor. Also, based on the above, generate insights and recommendations for the design and implementation of new interventions, and identify areas that might be explored in further strategy and partnership development.