2018
DOI: 10.2139/ssrn.3241345
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Growth, Employment, Poverty and Inequality in Tanzania

Abstract: This paper shows that in Tanzania, economic growth contributes to job creation and employment opportunities, however, it does very little to curb income inequality. Using official data from various local sources compiled by the National Bureau of Statistics, the paper provides an explanation as to why the creation of wealth and employment opportunities in Tanzania fails to bring the level of poverty to a level roughly comparable to what is found in the region and to reduce inequality between the richer and the… Show more

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“…Tanzania, a predominantly agrarian economy, is one of the fastest-growing economies in SSA, but economic growth has not equally benefited all areas of the country [2]. Agricultural production accounts for nearly half of Tanzania's GDP [3], but rural areas, in particular, remain underdeveloped, productivity in agriculture lags and resources to improve the agricultural sector are needed [3][4][5].…”
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confidence: 99%
“…Tanzania, a predominantly agrarian economy, is one of the fastest-growing economies in SSA, but economic growth has not equally benefited all areas of the country [2]. Agricultural production accounts for nearly half of Tanzania's GDP [3], but rural areas, in particular, remain underdeveloped, productivity in agriculture lags and resources to improve the agricultural sector are needed [3][4][5].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%