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Domestic Revenue Mobilisation (DRM) for Sustainable Development in Sub-Saharan Africa and the Contribution of IDA-20

This Policy Brief describes Domestic Revenue Mobilisation (DRM) as — increasing government revenues through taxation and other non-debt income sources— an attribute that allows countries to own and flexibly chart policies that address their specific development challenges, while mitigating the risks of debt distress. Also underscores that countries’ investment in

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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…!

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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…!

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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…!

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The language of instruction debate in Tanzania: What is the choice of citizens amongst the international languages?

After seven years of the implementation of the 2014 education and training policy, this policy brief explores the choice of citizens of the medium of instruction amongst the international languages. The international languages are Arabic, Chinese, English, French, German, Kiswahili, and Portuguese. The findings will inform the debate on language

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Post-harvest losses in marketed fruits and vegetables: evidence from selected markets in Dar es Salaam

A large portion of food loss, especially in Africa, occurs at production or during storage and handling stages (Ridolfi, Hoffmann, & and Baral, 2018). Distribution and marketing processes contribute a further 13% of overall food loss and waste (ibid). Post-harvest fruits and vegetable losses experienced during distribution and marketing is

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Urban Solid Waste Management in Tanzania: Our Work, Our Health

This policy brief examines health and safety conditions in Tanzania’s urban solid waste management practices. The analysis draws from a survey of 431 solid waste workers conducted in 2021 in Dar es Salaam, Mwanza, and Dodoma city councils. Read the full details below…

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The Multi-Apping Dilemma: Safety and Earnings among Tanzanian Platform Workers

The safety risks of prolonged working hours in Tanzania’s platform economy are not thoroughly examined. This policy brief highlights the rise of multi-apping among Tanzanian platform workers and its impact on earnings and safety. It explores the trade-off between increased income prospects and safety risks. The brief offers stakeholders—including policymakers,

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Building productive capacities – opportunities and constraints in the cashew nut sub-sector

This policy brief provides a framework of analysis on building productive capacities in Tanzania – regarding opportunities and constraints in the cashew nut sub-sector. This brief seeks to inform policy analysts, private sector practitioners, and decision makers in the public institutions responsible for promoting economic growth, industrial development, investments, trade

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The impact of COVID-19 pandemic on the educational inequalities in Tanzania

This Policy Brief is a result of a country-specific study conducted by REPOA in collaboration with the Southern Voice, to investigate the impact of COVID-19 on the educational inequalities in the pre- during and post-COVID-19 periods focusing on the primary student’s enrolment and learning behaviour, teacher’s engagement, and the application

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Building productive capacities – opportunities and constraints in the tea sub-sector

This policy brief provides a framework of analysis on building productive capacities in Tanzania – regarding opportunities and constraints in the tea sub-sector. This brief seeks to inform policy analysts, private sector practitioners, and decision makers in the public institutions responsible for promoting economic growth, industrial development, investments, trade expansion,

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Building productive capacities in Tanzania – opportunities and constraints in the coffee sub-sector

This policy brief provides a framework of analysis on building productive capacities in Tanzania – regarding opportunities and constraints in the coffee sub-sector. This brief seeks to inform policy analysts, private sector practitioners, and decision makers in public institutions responsible for promoting economic growth; agriculture and cooperative development; investments, trade,

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Harnessing the global opportunities for enhancing productive capacities in Tanzania

This policy brief provides a framework of analysis regarding harnessing the global opportunities for enhancing productive capacities in Tanzania. It seeks to inform policy analysts, private sector practitioners, and decision makers in public institutions responsible for promoting economic growth, industrial development, investments, trade expansion, and private sector development. It is

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Harnessing the continental opportunities for enhancing productive capacities in Tanzania

This policy brief provides a framework of analysis regarding harnessing the continental opportunities for enhancing productive capacities in Tanzania. It seeks to inform policy analysts, private sector practitioners, and decision makers in public institutions responsible for promoting economic growth, industrial development, investments, trade expansion, and private sector development. It is

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Participation in regional and global value chains can enhance productive capacity for industrial and trade expansion

This policy brief provides a framework of analysis regarding the participation in regional and global value chains to enhance productive capacity for industrial and trade expansion. It seeks to inform policy analysts, private sector practitioners, and decision makers in public institutions responsible for promoting economic growth, industrial development, investments, trade

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Drivers of productive capacity for industrial and trade expansion in Tanzania

This policy brief provides a framework of analysis seeking to inform policy analysts, private sector practitioners, and decision makers in public institutions responsible for promoting economic growth, industrial development, investments, trade expansion, and private sector development. It is the ability these actors to address the various constraints to productivity growth

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Domestic Revenue Mobilisation (DRM) for Sustainable Development in Sub-Saharan Africa and the Contribution of IDA-20

Situational Analysis of Firm Level Productivity and Competitiveness in Tanzania

A Methodological Review of Measures of Productivity and Competitiveness

Effects of Investment and the Business Environment on Firm Productivity in Tanzania

The language of instruction debate in Tanzania: What is the choice of citizens amongst the international languages?

Post-harvest losses in marketed fruits and vegetables: evidence from selected markets in Dar es Salaam

Urban Solid Waste Management in Tanzania: Our Work, Our Health

The Multi-Apping Dilemma: Safety and Earnings among Tanzanian Platform Workers

Building productive capacities – opportunities and constraints in the cashew nut sub-sector

The impact of COVID-19 pandemic on the educational inequalities in Tanzania

Building productive capacities – opportunities and constraints in the tea sub-sector

Building productive capacities in Tanzania – opportunities and constraints in the coffee sub-sector

Harnessing the global opportunities for enhancing productive capacities in Tanzania

Harnessing the continental opportunities for enhancing productive capacities in Tanzania

Participation in regional and global value chains can enhance productive capacity for industrial and trade expansion

Drivers of productive capacity for industrial and trade expansion in Tanzania

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