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The results of this study suggest that common beans’ farmers in Tanzania are aware of significant role of exporting their crop than trading locally. Results
Horticultural sub-sector in Tanzania has been characterized by sustained growth over the years. But there has been slow growth rate in horticultural exports over the
Tanzania export sector has been growing over the years. The market share of Tanzania increased by 0.29% to 0.08% in EAC and SSA from Period
This research aimed at studying the movements in comparative advantage of Tanzanian exports and identifying opportunities for trade with Europe. Comparative advantage is measured using
This publication was produced with the financial support of the European Union, through the EU-ACP TradeCom II Programme, as part of the Targeted support to
This study examines the effect of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and trade openness on a firm’s export competitiveness and diversification among East African Community (EAC)
To better understand whether all urban dwellers can access public services equally, this policy brief examines the extent to which public services are available in
Tanzania’s rate of urbanization is estimated to be about 5%, and the urban population will grow to 35.5 million in 2030, and 76.5 million in
In a drive to better understand urbanization processes in Sub-Saharan Africa, Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES) supported research to address knowledge gaps, particularly related to the ‘just city’
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
How Countries are Performing on the Road to Recovery The deep economic recession triggered by COVID-19 continues to have profound economic and social consequences. Since
Youth unemployment has become the biggest development challenge in Tanzania. Young people have few opportunities to learn skills so as to help them start and
Analysis of farm and non-farm occupational choices among youth in rural Tanzania The agricultural sector in rural Tanzania is practiced more by elderly people than
The role of women in the promotion of agriculture and industrial development in Tanzania has recently become paramount. The existing studies on the role of
This paper investigates the leather value chain in Tanzania. Tanzania has large livestock production that potentially provides raw materials for the leather industry but the
Property taxation in Tanzania is one among sources that the government can potentially and largely use to widen its tax base and increase revenue collection.
REPOA was established in 1994 as a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) under the name of “Research on Poverty Alleviation Programme Limited” and registered as a company limited by Guarantee not having share capital. In October 2014 the name of the organisation was changed to REPOA Limited in order to reflect its broader mandate without losing the brand name already established.