News & Events

Stay up to date with the latest news, updates, and highlights from our work. Here, we share stories on research findings, events, partnerships, and other initiatives that reflect our commitment to advancing knowledge and impact.

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Public Lecture Explores Personal Mastery as a Pathway to Transformative Societies

On 26 March 2026, we hosted Prof. Vishantie Sewpaul, emeritus from the University of Kwazul Natal who delivered a compelling public lecture titled “Politicization of the Self: Personal Mastery for Professional Capabilities and Transformative Societies,” bringing together participants from civil society organizations, academia, the private sector, and the research community.

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Tax seminar - Feb 2026

Strengthening Tax Research for Better Fiscal Policy: REPOA Workshop Contributes to Setting the Agenda for Future Reforms

In February 2026, REPOA hosted a half-day workshop on Contemporary Tax Research in Tanzania, bringing together researchers, policymakers, academics, development partners, private sector representatives, and civil society actors to examine the country’s evolving tax landscape and identify priorities for future research and policy engagement. The workshop took place against the

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Citizens’ perceptions towards protecting the environment

Is pollution an environmental threat in Tanzania? Are Tanzanians aware of climate change and its adverse effects on the nation? Join us along with our partners Afrobarometer – for the first Round 9 survey dissemination focusing on the state of the environment & climate change. Here are the event’s details

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Webinar: Tanzania’s Informal Cross-border Trade

Implications for Food Security and Resilience Food Security Portal National Policy Dialogue Register in advance for this meeting: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUkd-ytqjMsG9MDRJwdWWPifVvMsmk85DC8 After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Speakers Dr Katera is an Economist with practical experience on research and policy analysis particularly in the

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Why Facts and Think Tanks Matter

Event Time: 9:30am – 12:30pm Hundreds of think tank and other civil society actors around the world are joining for a unique global, annual event to discuss the contribution of Think Tanks, and REPOA is once again taking part. The event is part of the Think Tank and Civil Societies

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