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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 recent 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.

Managing natural resources to ensure prosperity in Africa

NRM
Authored by: UONGOZI Institute
This brief offers recommendations on managing natural resources for sustainable development, which would be of benefit to African policy makers.