Public confidence in Tanzania’s judicial system is strong, but gaps in access to justice remain
This dispatch reports findings from a special survey module on access to justice included in Afrobarometer’s Round 10 surveys. Results show that while a majority of Tanzanians express confidence that ordinary people can obtain justice in the courts, significant minorities remain concerned about the affordability of taking a case to court, as well as the […]
Trade Facilitation and Logistics as Pillars of Tanzania’s Blue Economy Competitiveness
This Policy Brief calls for trade facilitation and logistics reforms to be repositioned as a system wide competitiveness agenda. It advocates for an integrated Blue Economy logistics ecosystem that aligns maritime, inland transport, digital infrastructure, and institutional reforms to strengthen trade efficiency, economic resilience, and sustainable growth. READ ON…!
Financing the Blue Economy for Tanzania’s Marine and Inland Water Transformation
This Policy Brief examines the effectiveness of existing blue finance instruments including blue bonds, blended finance, and risk mitigation mechanisms, assesses systemic constraints, and outlines policy directions to strengthen alignment between finance, development priorities, and international good practice. READ ON…!
Social and Environmental Safeguards as Foundations for an Inclusive and Resilient Blue Economy in Tanzania
This Policy Brief examines the current state of social and environmental safeguards within Tanzania’s Blue Economy ecosystem, focusing on three interrelated dimensions: social inclusion; benefit sharing and participatory governance; and environmental risk management and resilience building. It argues that safeguarding systems in Tanzania remain conceptually sound but operationally constrained, and that moving from principle based […]
Capacity Building and Human Capital Development for Tanzania’s Blue Economy Transformation
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, arguing that coordinated, evidence based […]
Tanzania’s Blue Economy at a Crossroads: Governance Challenges and Strategic Priorities
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…!
Shaping the Future of Tanzania’s Platform Economy: Insights That Remain Relevant
In October 2023, Fairwork and REPOA in Tanzania marked a significant milestone with the launch of its second report on working conditions in Tanzania’s rapidly growing platform economy. Hosted at REPOA, the event convened policymakers, digital platform operators, researchers, workers’ representatives, development partners, and other stakeholders to examine the opportunities and challenges shaping the country’s […]
Welfare effects of prolonged droughts and household coping mechanisms in rural Tanzania
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…!
Assessing the adequacy of graduate skills in the context of council loans for the youth in Tanzania
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…!
Experience of youth in applying for the Councils Economic Empowerment loans
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, accessibility, and impact of council-administered […]
Challenges faced by youth beneficiaries of loans from the Local Government Authorities
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…!
Citizen Engagement in Tanzania: Awareness and Access to Government Information
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 legislation related to the access […]
Perceptions about Female Ownership of Commercial Motorcycle Taxis in Tanzania
This study examines perceptions about female ownership of commercial motorcycle taxis, determines the effects of perceptions about female ownership of commercial motorcycle taxis and identifies measures for promoting female ownership of commercial motorcycle taxis. READ ON…!
Building Productive Capacities in Tanzania: Opportunities and Constraints in the Sugar Sub-Sector
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…!
REPOA e-Newsletter Issue No. 6
Welcome to Issue No. 6 of the REPOA eNewsletter, where we bring you the latest updates on our research, policy engagement, knowledge-sharing initiatives, and institutional milestones. In this edition, we highlight recent activities that demonstrate REPOA’s continued commitment to generating research-informed evidence, fostering dialogue, and supporting inclusive and sustainable development in Tanzania and beyond. We […]
Tanzanians say women should be free to make their own marriage and childbearing decisions
This dispatch underscores the recent public-opinion data from a special Afrobarometer Round 10 survey module on sexual and reproductive health and rights in Tanzania, demonstrating a rather complex landscape. Click on View PDF to read more…!