Policy Briefs

Is the promotion of foreign direct investment delivering spillover benefits for the domestic manufacturing sector in Tanzania?

Promotion of FDIs policy brief
Authored by: Josaphat Kweka & Fadhili Sooi
This policy brief summarises the key messages from a study that examined whether FDI firms operating in Tanzania provide spillover benefits (technology, innovation or skills) to local manufacturing firms.

Strategic minerals in Tanzania: Policy options for expanding domestic value chains

Strategic minerals policy brief
Authored by: Silas Olan’g, Peter Kafumu & Lulu Silas
Based on the findings of an examination of the value chains of six strategic minerals in Tanzania, this policy brief offers recommendations on how the country can fully harness these resources.

Carbon trading in Tanzania: Policy options to unlock its potential

Carbon trading policy brief
Authored by: Noah Makula Pauline, Fasco Chengula & Emanoel Alfred
Policymakers across Africa increasingly recognise that voluntary carbon markets present a significant opportunity for climate financing with the potential to accelerate sustainable economic development while curbing greenhouse gas emissions. This brief highlights opportunities and challenges for carbon trading in Tanzania.

Exploring the role of governance frameworks in fostering climate change adaptation in Zanzibar

Climate adaptation policy brief
Authored by: Noah Makula Pauline, Emanoel Alfred, Fasco Chengula & Amani Mapamba
This policy brief summarises the key messages from a study on the role of governance frameworks in fostering climate change adaptation in Zanzibar.

Firm performance, trade linkages, and the growth of SMEs in Tanzania

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Authored by: Josaphat Kweka, Julian Boys & Amrita Saha
The private sector enterprises have a key role to play in the development of the Tanzanian economy. This policy brief provides insights and solutions that could offer business sectors the vital policy support that they need to develop and grow.

Upgrading in global, regional and national value chains: Policy lessons from the Tanzanian textiles and apparel sector

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Authored by: Julian Boys & Antonio Andreoni
This policy brief summarises the key messages from a study of the Tanzanian textiles and apparel (T&A) sector (Boys and Andreoni, 2020).

The role of state-owned enterprises in industrialisation in Tanzania: Lessons from East Asian economies

SOEs
Authored by: Josaphat Kweka
This policy brief summarises the key messages and policy recommendations from the forum on “The role of state-owned enterprises in industrialisation in Tanzania”, which was organised by UONGOZI Institute and the Office of the Treasury Registrar in July 2018.

Public-private partnerships: An alternative financing mechanism for delivering public services

PPP
Authored by: Dennis Rweyemamu
This brief introduces the concept of public-private partnerships (PPPs) and discusses salient issues in determining the suitability of PPP projects.

Thinking outside the box: A case for promoting the charcoal industry in Tanzania

Think Outside the Box
Authored by: Gwamaka Kifukwe
This brief argues that charcoal is pro-poor, can be pro-development and a potential driver of economic growth.