We conduct applied research in partnership with government agencies, corporations, and development organizations to inform policy decisions. Our research findings have been widely disseminated through publications such as books, book chapters, and journal articles. Through our policy dialogues and dissemination efforts, we have been successful in influencing policy at the national and international levels
Capacity Building of members of Executive Committee of District Business Councils in 21 LGA in 7 districts in Tanzania under the Good Financial Governance Program in Tanzania
Review Participation of Women Entrepreneurs on Public Procurement Tenders from 2016 through 30% Affirmative Action and to Develop Future Monitoring Tool
Development of the Inclusive National Entrepreneurship Strategy |
Mapping and assessment of Tanzania entrepreneurship and innovation ecosystem. UNCTAD and the National Economic Empowerment Council |
Mapping and assessment of local government levies and fees related to food and beverage processing small and medium enterprises in Tanzania.
Mapping and assessment of local government levies and fees related to food and beverage processing small and medium enterprises in Tanzania. |
Development of a five-year advocacy agenda for the private sector in Zanzibar. The assignment was supported by TradeMark Africa |
Development of National Advocacy Agenda for Zanzibar |
Board orientation and capacity building for strategic dialogue and advocacy to the Zanzibar National Chamber of Commerce Industry and Agriculture (ZNCC) |
Development of national advocacy strategy for Tourism sector in Tanzania |
Development of the tourism private sector proposals to the 7th Tanzania National Business Council meeting of 2014 |
Assessment of implementation of the law that provides preferential treatment to youth, women and persons with disability and supporting Tanzania Women Chamber of Commerce (TWCC) to advocate for faster implementation.
Conducted a detailed organizational assessment and development of Strategic plan, management and governance tools for Tanzania Seed Traders Association (TASTA) |
A study on access to land for seed producers and support to TASTA to use the report to dialogue with public sector |
Recruitment of head of finance for TASTA |
Conducted advanced advocacy and dialogue skills training for their members
Needs assessment and development of a business model for Kigoma Cross Border Trade Complaints Tracking and Resolution Desk
Mapping and assessment of the public-private dialogue framework in Tanzania.
Situational assessment and development of a strategic plan and governance and management systems for the Tanzania Women Chamber of Commerce
Needs assessment, training and coaching of leaders of women and youth business associations on design and implementation of gender sensitive advocacy and dialogue strategies as well as development strategic plans including Tanzania Women Miners Association (TAWOMA, Tanzania Women Chamber of Commerce and African Women Agribusiness Network (AWAN) Tanzania and Junior Chamber International (JCI) -Tanzania Chapter.
Training of leaders of private sector organizations, government, civil society and academic staff on policy advocacy around wildlife conservation |
Board orientation and capacity building for strategic dialogue and advocacy to the Boards of Tanzania Private Sector Foundation |
Training of leaders of private sector organizations, government, civil society, and academic staff on policy advocacy around wildlife conservation. Tanzania Private Sector Foundation (TPSF) and PROTECT -USAID Tanzania
Design and delivery of PPD workshops for building the capacity of the regional secretariat and district councils in 15 regions in Tanzania in undertaking local level dialogue |
Design and facilitation of training to public and private sector actors on public-private dialogue (PPD) towards economic empowerment of Tanzanians |
Training needs assessment and training of leaders and employees of various private sector organizations on public-private dialogue
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Supported capacity assessment of Tanzanian Private Sector Organizations (PSOs), developing training materials and courses for 3100 executives, leaders, and members. |
Facilitation of development of Local Business Environment Reform (LIBER) Plans for all districts in the Kigoma Region as well as the regional administration.
Facilitation of development of a pilot PPD platform for wildlife Management Areas (WMA) and facilitated an orientation course for stakeholders of Burunge WMA in Manyara region.
Board orientation and capacity building for strategic dialogue and advocacy to Tourism Confederation of Tanzania (TCT)
Board orientation and capacity building for strategic dialogue and advocacy to (ZATI)
Mapping and assessment of private sector organizations in Tanzania.
Support in dialogue and advocacy to catalyse implementation of the Government Roadmap for Improvement of the Investment Climate.
Situation assessment, training needs assessment, development of strategic plan and coaching the Board and leadership of Tanzania Milk Producers (TAMPA) to implement the strategy.
