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.

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.

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.

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.

The Policy Forum's July Breakfast Debate brought together key stakeholders to discuss the state of the health sector in Tanzania, focusing on the theme: "Post National Budget 2024/2025: Examining the Credibility Equation of Health in Tanzania." The event, organized in collaboration with TGNP and Stanbic Bank Biashara Incubator, centered on an in-depth analysis of the health sector budget and its priorities.

The Tanzanian national budget for the fiscal year is TZS 49,365.7 billion and is structured across various sectors aimed at bolstering national development and ensuring effective governance. A significant portion of the budget is allocated to sectors such as Defence, Law, and Public Safety (5,493.5 billion TZS), reflecting a commitment to maintaining security and upholding the rule of law.

The Policy Forum's June Breakfast Debate brought together stakeholders to address critical issues surrounding budget transparency and public participation in Tanzania. The event, hosted in collaboration with HAKI Elimu and Stanbic Bank Biashara Incubator, focused on the findings of the Open Budget Survey 2023 (OBS 2023).

Following the decision of the President of the Republic of Kenya to not assent to the Finance Bill 2024, we, as civil society organisations in Kenya and across the continent, continue to rally behind the peoples’ demands for comprehensive economic justice.

Tanzania's innovation scene is calling for a policy overhaul to attract more funding for its burgeoning startup ecosystem. Stakeholders at a recent breakfast debate held during Tanzania Innovation Week 2024 highlighted the stark funding gap compared to regional peers. 

Policy Forum held the March 2024 Breakfast Debate in collaboration with Stanbic Bank Biashara Incubator, which focused on shedding light on Illicit Financial Flows (IFFs) and identifying key loopholes that the government must address to effectively combat this issue. The discussions delved into various facets of IFFs, highlighting their detrimental impact on the economy and the urgent need for concerted efforts to curb them.