Our publications provide evidence-based research, policy briefs, and analytical papers that inform decision-making and contribute to national and regional development. They serve as a reliable source of knowledge for policymakers, researchers, development partners, and the general public seeking insights on key economic and social issues.
This Policy Brief examines the current state of capacity building and and Human Resource Development (HRD) in Tanzania’s Blue Economy ecosystem. It assesses the existing skills base, identifies emerging and future workforce requirements, and evaluates the extent to which capacity development efforts are aligned with sector transformation and employment objectives,
This Policy Brief synthesises evidence on policy, governance, and institutional arrangements for the blue economy in Tanzania. It highlights systemic challenges, distils key messages for decision makers, and identifies priority areas where further policy embedded research is required to support adaptive, integrated, and sustainable blue economy governance. READ ON…!
This brief examines how exposure to severe droughts affects various measures of rural household welfare and the potential channels through which drought shocks affect livelihoods. The findings aim to inform policy interventions that strengthen rural household resilience, enhance food security, and reduce vulnerability to climate-induced shocks. READ ON…!
This Policy Brief examines youth skills in Tanzania and assesses how the 4% Local Government Authorities (LGAs) youth loan scheme helps bridge critical skills gaps, providing evidence to inform more effective youth empowerment policies and programmes. READ ON…!
This Policy Brief explores the experiences of young people in Tanzania in accessing youth loans provided by local government councils. Drawing on their firsthand experiences, it highlights key challenges and opportunities within the application process, offering evidence-based insights and practical recommendations to help policymakers and other stakeholders strengthen the effectiveness,
This Policy Brief delineates the business challenges facing youth in Tanzania who have received capital through the Local Government Authorities (LGAs) credit scheme to inform its implementation. READ ON…!
This policy brief examines the extent to which citizens are aware of their constitutional right to access government information, as well as their understanding of the types of information available. It also investigates the likelihood of success in obtaining such information. The findings aim to inform the implementation of the
This Policy Brief explores the underlying opportunities and constraints for enhancing the expansion of productive capacities in the sugar sub-sector for industrial and trade expansion in Tanzania. READ ON…!
This Policy Brief explores the underlying opportunities and constraints for enhancing the expansion of productive capacities in the edible oil sub-sector for industrial and trade expansion in Tanzania. READ ON…!
This study sought to identify strategies and support mechanisms utilised by informal workers in the tourism sector during the pandemic to sustain their lives and businesses. READ ON…!
This policy brief seeks to bridge that gap by examining the extent of aflatoxin awareness and its impact on food security. READ ON…!
Over the years, Tanzania has witnessed significant expansion in domestic rice production, making it the second most important food crop in the country. This Policy Brief proposes a number of policy measures to improve rice yields in Tanzania – to catch up with the global and regional production averages. READ
This Policy Brief presents barriers to accessing quality daycare services for Most Vulnerable Children (MVCs) in high-density, low-income (HDLI) areas of Dar es Salaam. It highlights both demand- and supply-side constraints in HDLI contexts and offers policy recommendations to improve access, affordability, and the quality of childcare services for MVCs
This dispatch provides analysis on the Round 10 of the Afrobarometer Survey capturing citizens’ voices – and in this context depicting that most citizens in Tanzania say police and courts should do more to protect women and girls against discrimination and harassment. Click on View PDF to read more…!
Tanzania’s national plans and policy recognise commercial services, but often focus on manufacturing and non-tradable sectors, overlooking “servicification” component of manufacturing, agriculture and other sectors. Services like design, logistics, finance, and IT are increasingly vital to goods competitiveness and value creation across global value chains (GVCs). This Policy Brief highlights
This brief draws on data from the National Electoral Commission, parliamentary records (1985–2020), media reports, and selected secondary studies on women in politics in Tanzania and other African countries, and data compiled from selected local government authority websites (2025) for the number of councillors. This research was conducted in early
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