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Addressing Tanzania’s Tax Challenges: A Call for Reform to Foster Sustainable Growth

Submitted by Web Master on 31 January 2025

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

The first Breakfast Debate of 2025, organized by Policy Forum, brought attention to significant concerns regarding Tanzania’s tax system, which, according to experts, is facing stagnation in both tax collection and domestic resource mobilization (DRM). These challenges are increasingly seen as barriers to achieving both economic growth and social equity in the country.

Office Closure Notice for the Holiday Season

Submitted by Web Master on 24 December 2024

Please be informed that the Policy Forum secretariat office will be closed from December 20, 2024, to January 13, 2024, for the Christmas and New Year holidays.                                    

We would like to wish you a very Happy Holidays.

Investigative Journalism Uncovers the Impact of Tax Policies and Foreign Investment in Tanzania's Economy

Submitted by Web Master on 3 December 2024

One of the key highlights of the "Expose the Flow: Working Together to Curb Illicit Financial Flows in Sub-Saharan Africa" project is the pioneering investigative work by Ephrahim Bahemu, a journalist with Mwananchi Communications Ltd. His article, Uneven Playing Field: How Tax Rates Drive Tanzania’s Gold Smuggling, delves into the profound impact of tax policies on the illegal gold trade in Tanzania.

Journalists Rally Against Illicit Financial Flows in Tanzania

Submitted by Web Master on 21 November 2024

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – October 25, 2024

The urgent need to combat Illicit Financial Flows (IFFs) in Tanzania took centre stage at the Policy Forum’s October Breakfast Debate, hosted in collaboration with the Thomson Reuters Foundation (TRF) at Four Points by Sheraton. Under the theme “Expose the Flow: The Role of Journalism in Combating Illicit Financial Flows in Tanzania,” the debate brought together journalists and stakeholders to explore the role of investigative and collaborative journalism in addressing this critical issue. 

Equipping CSOs to Analyze Illicit Financial Flows and Their Impact on National Budgets for Effective Advocacy

Submitted by Web Master on 8 October 2024

Dodoma, Tanzania – October 08, 2024

Civil society organizations (CSOs) in Tanzania are trained on how Illicit Financial Flows (IFFs) erode national budgets, as part of the Expose the Flow: Working Together to Curb IFFs in Sub-Saharan Africa project. Funded by NORAD through the Thomson Reuters Foundation (TRF), the training equips CSOs with the skills and knowledge needed to combat IFFs and advocate for stronger financial governance.

Expanding the Tax Base, Strengthening Domestic Resource Mobilization, and Combating Illicit Financial Flows: A Pathway to Fairer Tax Justice in Tanzania

Submitted by Web Master on 25 September 2024

Dodoma, Tanzania – September 25, 2024

From September 23rd to 25th, 2024, Policy Forum hosted a transformative training on Illicit Financial Flows (IFFs), Tax Justice, and Domestic Resource Mobilization (DRM). This pivotal event brought together Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and stakeholders, igniting a critical conversation on enhancing Tanzania’s tax system, bolstering revenue collection, and addressing the detrimental effects of IFFs. The session underscored the pressing need for tax justice and equitable economic reforms.

Tanzania Confronts Climate Challenges: A Pathway to Resilience Outlined in Dodoma

Submitted by Web Master on 20 September 2024

Dodoma, Tanzania – September 20, 2024

At a packed Policy Forum Breakfast Debate in Dodoma, Jamal Msami of REPOA delivered a compelling presentation on the critical choices, challenges, and enablers for Climate-Resilient Development (CRD) in Tanzania. Sponsored by the Irish Embassy in Tanzania, the event brought together key stakeholders from the government, civil society, and the private sector to discuss how Tanzania can navigate the complex path towards climate resilience.

Tanzania’s Blue Economy: A Path to Sustainable Development and Social Inclusion

Submitted by Web Master on 12 September 2024

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – September 12, 2024 

The Policy Forum's August Breakfast Debate convened stakeholders from various sectors to discuss the opportunities and challenges within Tanzania's Blue Economy, particularly emphasising inclusive growth for youth, women, and people with disabilities. Held under the theme "Blue Economy Value Chain: Integrating Youth, Women, and People with Disabilities for Inclusive Growth", the event was hosted in collaboration with VSO and Stanbic Bank Biashara Incubator.

Vice President Mpango Calls for Greater Investment in Education at EAC Regional Conference

Submitted by Web Master on 14 August 2024

Arusha, Tanzania – August 13, 2024

Tanzania's Vice President, Hon. Philip Mpango, has urged East African nations to prioritize investment in education to ensure the region's youth are equipped for the challenges of a rapidly evolving world. Speaking at the official opening of the first East African Community (EAC) Regional Education Conference in Arusha, Mpango emphasized the critical need for reforms that align education systems with both academic and vocational demands.

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