Research Publications

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.

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

Climate adaptation report
Authored by: Noah Makula Pauline, Emanoel Alfred, Fasco Chengula & Amani Mapamba
This study explores the adequacy of Zanzibar’s governance frameworks in fostering climate change adaptation. The findings reveal a strong foundation for climate change adaptation efforts but underscore the need for systemic coordination, capacity and community engagement improvements.

Forest governance in Tanzania: The case of Pangani District

Forest governance cover
Authored by: Pius Yanda, Fasco Chengula, Ritha Kalokola & Emanoel Alfred
This study investigates the governance of forest ecosystems in Tanzania and its implications across scales and levels. It underscores the critical need for policy and regulatory frameworks to promote sustainable management that benefits all segments of society.

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

Strategic minerals
Authored by: Silas Olan’g, Peter Kafumu & Lulu Silas
This study explores policy options for Tanzania to effectively leverage its strategic minerals potential to benefit more from the current boom in these commodities. It identifies six key strategic minerals and examines their value chains from exploration to processing and manufacturing.

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

Promotion of FDI
Authored by: Josaphat Kweka & Fadhili Sooi
This study assesses the extent to which promotion of FDI has facilitated access (including adaptation) to technology, innovation and skills in the local manufacturing sector in Tanzania.

Carbon trading in Tanzania: Policy options to unlock its potential

Carbon trading
Authored by: Noah Makula Pauline, Fasco Chengula & Emanoel Alfred
This study aims to provide insights into unlocking the potential for carbon trade in Tanzania by identifying the opportunities and challenges in developing the sector.