Situational Analysis of Firm Level Productivity and Competitiveness in Tanzania
The study aims to provide input needed for policy analysis of key Government policies, strategies and programmes which requires comprehensive data capturing of the entire productive sector of the economy, and for supporting continuous monitoring and evaluation of the dynamic economy. READ ON…!
A Methodological Review of Measures of Productivity and Competitiveness
Given data availability, this study uses Value Added Per Worker (VAPW) and Total Factor Productivity (TFP) to measure productivity of the enterprise sector in Tanzania. Nonetheless, the literature provides different approaches to measuring competitiveness including Macroeconomic Approach, Business Strategist Approach and Technology and Innovation Approach. READ ON…!
Effects of Investment and the Business Environment on Firm Productivity in Tanzania
This study examined the effects of investment and the business environment on firm productivity in Tanzania. Read on to find out on the findings and prosed policy recommendations…!
The Impact of Recent Policy Developments on Enterprise Development and Competitiveness in Tanzania
This paper is the output of the second component of a research study on the institutional analysis of the enterprise economy in Tanzania. The overall objective is to examine the implication of policy developments at the global, regional and national level on enterprise development and competitiveness (EDC). Specifically, the paper (a) identifies and analyses policies […]
A Map of Businesses and Enterprises in Zanzibar
The study aims to provide input needed for policy analysis of key Government policies, strategies, and programmes which requires comprehensive data capturing over the entire productive sector of the economy, and for supporting continuous monitoring and evaluation of the dynamic economy. READ ON…!
Assessment of Firm Level Drivers of Productivity and Competitiveness in the Tanzania Enterprise Sector
As noted in the third Five-Year Development Plan (URT, 2021), the enterprise sector in Tanzania is constrained by several challenges including: pervasive informality, weak legal and regulatory framework and unfavourable business environment which confounds key functional features of private sector operations such as enhancing the registration of property, easing access to credit, protecting minority investors, […]
Implications of the EU-EAC Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) on EAC and Tanzanian Economies
This study seeks to highlight the implications of entering an EPA with the EU for the EAC in general and URT in particular to provide a strong basis for negotiation of the EPA. Thus, the overall objective of the study is to provide a comprehensive assessment of the costs and benefits to Tanzania of implementing […]
Role of innovation and technology upgrading on industrial and export competitiveness in Tanzania
This study aimed to examine the role of innovation and technology upgrading (ITU) in the competitiveness of Tanzania’s industrial and export sectors. To achieve this objective, the study was structured as three complementary components. The first component focused on assessing the current status and trends in the technology and innovation profile through a situational analysis. […]
The role of innovation and technology upgrading on industrial and export competitiveness in Tanzania
This policy brief presents a summary of key findings and recommendations from the REPOA study on the role of Innovation and Technology Upgrading (herein after, ITU) on competitiveness of Tanzania’s industrial and export sectors. To achieve its objective, the study was structured into three complementary components. The first component set the stage by conducting a […]
INSTITUTIONAL ANALYSIS OF ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR TANZANIA
The overall objective of this research project is to identify institutional bottlenecks that limit competitiveness and enterprise development in the productive sectors– and the enabling policy framework to address them effectively. Specifically, the research project will seek to undertake three objectives, namely (i) Analysis of the institutional framework for enterprisedevelopment and competitiveness; (ii) Analysis of […]
A Diagnostic Manufacturing Competitiveness Study Tanzania
Challenges, Prospects & Policy Options for Tanzania Assessing competitiveness of such a dynamic sector as Manufacturing can be a daunting task, not least because of the various issues that need to be taken into consideration in its definition, measurement and profiles. This study has attempted to define and measure the competitiveness of Tanzanian Manufacturing sector […]