Functional Review of Ministries, Regional Administration and Local Government Authorities (LGAs) in the Context of Decentralisation by Devolution
This report proposes a set of recommendations, some of which could be implemented in short-, medium- and long-term basing on the existing legal framework and policies. If these recommendations are implemented, significant gains on decentralisation will result into higher efficiency and effectiveness in delivering services, promote local economic development upholding the democratic principles and ensure […]
The Political Economy of Public Financial Management & Accountability Reforms and the Budget in Tanzania
This research report examines the political economy in which informal power, political structures, and incentives influence public financial management and accountability (PFMA) reforms, the budget process, and public expenditure in Tanzania. READ ON…!
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 of instruction in Tanzania, implementation […]
WOMEN-ON-WOMEN VIOLENCE IN TANZANIA: Current Realities and Future Directions
This book portrays tensions between socio-cultural norms, that underscore harmful traditional practices, and human rights discourses and practices in Africa, and more particularly in the Tanzanian context. With much courage and candour, the author deals with the complex tensions between socio-cultural norms, that underscore harmful traditional practices, and human rights discourses and practices in Africa, […]
Technological Advancement in Food Production and Management and its Implications on Food Security: A Case Study of Rice and Maize Products in Tanzania
The study intended to analyse the impact of technology adoption in the production and management of staple foods, particularly maize, and rice, and its corresponding implications on food security, as well as post-harvest losses. The study was motivated by the premise that, although most literature explores the importance of adopting technology on post-harvest losses, few […]
Investing in Tanzania’s People – Valuing the U.S. Tanzania Partnership for Prosperity
This study was conducted as a collaboration between REPOA and AidData, a U.S.-based research lab at William & Mary’s Global Research Institute. This research was made possible with generous support from the United States Department of State. The findings and conclusions of this report are those of the authors alone and do not necessarily reflect […]
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 still an area which is […]
Export Intermediation, Institutional Quality, and Export Performance in Tanzania: A Catalyst for Agricultural Transformation
This study analyses the role of intermediaries in Tanzania’s agricultural exports intensive margins in international markets, using annualized firm level customs transactions data at the HS6-code product level, export mode and by city and destination country from 2010 to 2020. Together with gravity information, this study applies the panel gravity-PPML model that is estimated at […]
Assessment of the Performance of Innovation Support Programmes in Agriculture Small and Medium Enterprises in Tanzania
This study was conducted to assess the performance of innovation programmes for the effectiveness of agriculture’s small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The findings of this study showed that most of the innovation centres mandated to support agriculture-related SMEs work in isolation without networking with other organisations. It is recommended that policies should be strengthened to […]
The Manufacturing Sector in Zanzibar: The Case Study of the Capacity Utilization, Manufacturing Costs, Business Environment, Investment Incentives, and Skills Gaps
The Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar (RGoZ) is determined to spur industrialization as among the means to meet the Zanzibar Vision 2025 of attaining the “upper middle-income status by the year 2050 through sustainable and inclusive human development1 ” This study aims at supporting such efforts by building a knowledge base and inform policy reforms in […]
Ripoti ya Utafiti Kuhusu Kuridhika kwa Watumiaji wa Huduma za Mahakama 2023
Chapisho hili limeandaliwa na REPOA kama sehemu ya ushirikiano na Mahakama ya Tanzania. Mahakama imewahusisha REPOA kama Taasisi huru ili kupima jinsi wananchi wanavyoridhishwa na utoaji wa huduma za Mahakama. Zoezi hili lililenga kutoa mrejesho wa huduma zinazotolewa na Mahakama ikilinganiswa na matarajio ya watumiaji na watumishi tangu utafiti wa awali ulipofanyika mwaka 2015 hadi […]
Analysis of Tax Revenue Mobilisation in Tanzania
The study seeks to assess the feasibility of increased domestic revenue for financing Tanzania’s development aspirations. The assessment is undertaken for the aggregate tax revenue as well as its four major tax categories of income tax, value-added tax (VAT), excise duties, and import duties. This is a unique contribution of this study to the literature, […]
Agricultural Commodity Price Changes, Food Security and Households’ Welfare in Tanzania
Agricultural commodity prices remain inherently volatile and have attracted great attention from both policymakers and governments in developing countries. There is an unresolved empirical question of whether the Government prefers low price of agricultural produce to smoothen households’ consumption or high price of agricultural produce to encourage production, trade, and export earnings. This study aimed […]
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…
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, platform operators, and worker associations—actionable […]
REGULATORY IMPACT ASSESSMENT: The Monetary Cost of Complying with Employment Regulations: Experience from the Hotel Industry in Tanzania
This Regulatory Impact Assessment (RIA) is a result of joint efforts between REPOA and the Hotel Association of Tanzania (HAT). The RIA quantifies the cost that tourism business operators, in particularly the accommodation businesses, incur when complying with the existing employment regulatory regime. The RIA primarily responds to the following questions: How much compliance costs […]