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With her first Budget in full swing, it is clear that President Hassan’s agenda is one of ambition and expenditure. The narrative from Ministries has been that of assisting the private sector, helping the economic base increase and keeping economic growth in at least high single digits. However, actual policy reform to ease doing business is still slower in coming.
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The direction of travel is a positive one, with a continued widening of the democratic space and improved view of Tanzania on the world stage. However, there is much more to be done domestically to create a business environment that is conducive for existing and potential investors
Read MoreNAIROBI, March 29 (Reuters) – The East African Community trade bloc admitted Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) as its seventh member on Tuesday, the group said, increasing the market by half to 300 million people. The EAC common market, which consists of Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania and Uganda, was set up in 2010
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The outlook for investors and operators in Tanzania continues to improve with a raft of measures being taken to simplify the business environment and improve the economic and political climate in the country.
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After 18 months of conflict, the new year has seen the first hopeful signs of a diplomatic process to solve the Tigray crisis, with steps towards National Dialogue.
Read MoreRecent moves by the Government indicate the country is moving in a positive direction
Read MoreThe economy showed signs of recovery in late 2021 but has tapered off in early 2022.
Read MoreCovid-19 cases were declining but have risen again in August. The vaccine roll-out is progressing. There are no major changes in the political scene.
Read MoreThe outlook is largely dependent on the extent of changes to Covid-19 policies – the Socio-economic Response Plan – as well as the broader policy and reform agenda.
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