Publications

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.

Policy Briefs

Business Climate Survey of Nordic Countries, 2022-23

The 2022-23 Business Climate Survey for Nordic Companies in Tanzania is a joint initiative of the Embassies of Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden and REPOA. The survey is based on a mixed methods assessment of firms drawn from a non-probability sample of 99 firms operating in Tanzania mainland and Zanzibar. The

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Gender balance in Tanzania: Successes and Challenges

This policy brief highlights successes and challenges in the promotion of gender equality in political, social, and economic aspects in Tanzania. It argues that it is not possible to attain gender balance without knowledge of the existing status quo on the promotion of gender equality. This brief uses data from

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Tax Capacity and Effort in Tanzania

This policy brief explores on tax capacity and effort in Tanzania. The brief has it that Tanzania is utilizing less than half its potential tax capacity. Not only does the income tax category has more potential than the other tax categories but also has the lowest effort in tax revenue

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Should Tanzania be concerned about its budget deficit?

This policy brief explores on Tanzania’s budget deficit as it rose 15-fold from TZS 0.4 trillion to TZS 6 trillion between 1999/00 and 2020/21. The brief has it that generally, the budget deficit has been financially manageable as the country’s debt service has not exceeded the economy’s ability to continuously

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Finance and African development—pursuit for inclusivity

This policy brief looks at the Least Developed Countries—32 African countries classified by the UN as LDCs, whereas the rest are classified as either Lower Middle-Income Countries or Middle-Income Countries. It looks at the policy thrust of ensuring that no one is left behind nor by the wayside—amounting to simultaneous

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