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The book portrays tensions between socio-cultural norms, that underscore harmful traditional practices, and human rights discourses and practices in Africa, and more particularly in the Tanzanian context. The book authored by Dr. Regina Opoku, a Senior Research Fellow at REPOA, is a welcome addition to the body of literature on
The report is the first to provide a whole-of-society perspective on U.S. contributions to Tanzania’s development. Dar es Salam, Tanzania, June 18, 2024 – New research finds that the United States’ relationship with Tanzania delivered an estimated USD 2.8 billion per year in tangible benefits to the Tanzanian people and
The writeshop is slated for 11th -15th November 2024 – targeting PhD students who have completed their PhD fieldwork, recent graduates who have earned their PhDs within the last five years, and young researchers who are currently working at universities or research institutions in Tanzania. For full details on the
Think tanks attending the International Policy Research Workshop on Competence and Jobs Creation co-hosted by REPOA from 22-23 May 2024 have called on policy makers to embark on sector specific reforms for enhanced jobs creation. Co-hosting the International Policy Research Workshop in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania along with the Chr.
Researchers, policymakers, and experts from across the world have gathered in Dar es Salaam for the inaugural TRA-IGC-REPOA International Conference on Tax for Growth. The group meets to tackle pressing issues surrounding domestic resource mobilisation and tax system enhancement in sub-Saharan Africa. READ ON…!
“Ensuring that no one is left behind nor by the wayside” has long been a rallying cry for inclusive growth and sustainable development in Tanzania and much of the developing world. While considerable progress has been made towards attainment of many of the sustainable development goals, development and infrastructure gaps
Upcoming Event , Dar es Salaam, Tanzania From 15 May 2024 at 08:00 to 16 May 2024 at 17:00 The inaugural TRA-IGC-REPOA International conference on Tax for Growth brings together world-leading researchers and policymakers to discuss questions relating to enhancing domestic resource mobilisation and strengthening tax systems in sub-Saharan Africa.
REPOA, in collaboration with Tanzania Chamber of Commerce, Industry & Agriculture (TCCIA) and the Chr. Michelsen Institute (CMI) of Norway, hosts a stakeholders’ workshop to discuss findings, recommendations, on how taxation affects business development in Tanzania – implications for reform. REPOA’s Executive Director, Dr. Donald Mmari said: “This study provides
In its role of capacity building, REPOA uses different modalities, including training of young researchers in on writing skills, research methodologies, and providing mentorship by linking supporting young researcher with senior researchers to undertake research on selected themes and inviting senior researchers to work with junior researchers. In teaming up
On the 27th Annual Research Workshop to be held in Dar es Salaam from 8-9 November 2023 – in collaboration with the Central Bank of Tanzania (BOT), President’s Office – Investment & Planning, and Gatsby Africa – REPOA will be launching a new 5-year Research Programme on Structural Transformation &
An overwhelming majority of Tanzanians say it is never justified for a man to use physical force to discipline his wife, the latest Afrobarometer survey shows. While most Tanzanians say violence against women and girls is not a common occurrence in their community, they see gender-based violence (GBV) as the
REPOA invites interested consultants/review team for the Mid Term Review of our Strategic Plan 2020-2024. Kindly please open the link below or download to read the full details.
A majority of Tanzanians who are aware of climate change say it is making life worse in their country, a new Afrobarometer survey shows. While fewer than half of citizens say they have heard of climate change, perceptions of its adverse effects have increased by 23 percentage points since 2021.
REPOA invites applications for prequalification from interested suppliers (including current suppliers) for the supply of Goods and Provision of Non- Consultancy Services for the period between January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2024. Interested candidates may obtain pre-qualification/registration of supplier’s documents at REPOA Dar es Salaam office during working hours:
Training on how best can Tanzania harness natural resources for the realization of its development goals REPOA in collaboration with Natural Resource Governance Institute (NRGI) invites members of civil society organisations, policy makers and other extractive industry stakeholders in the country to a virtual training workshop on “How can Tanzania
He said that his party has expanded the scope of engagement with think tanks and universities for further knowledge exchange and capacity building to ensure that the preparations of the long term development direction of CCM, including its manifesto, is well informed by scientific evidence. On his part, our ED
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