Highlights from the ongoing REPOA’s 29th Annual Research Workshop, in Zanzibar under the theme: “ _Transforming Tanzania’s Blue Economy for Inclusive and Sustainable Development_ .” 🌊
#REPOA30Years#BlueEconomy#ARW2026
“The Ocean does not divide us; it connects us,” remarks by The Second Vice President of the Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar., Hon. @makamuwapili as the Guest of Honour at the 29th #ARW2026 happening now in Zanzibar, officially opening the workshop.
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Various women entrepreneurs showcasing their marine-based products, including seaweed-based products, at the 29th #ARW2026 in Zanzibar. These depict the growing role of women-led businesses in the Blue Economy value chain. 📌
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Blue Economy inaweza kufungua opportunities kubwa sana kwa Tanzania…
Lakini hilo linawezekana kama:
✔ serikali
✔ sekta binafsi
✔ watafiti
✔ na vijana
wakishirikiana pamoja kutengeneza solutions, biashara na ajira endelevu.
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Good meeting with the Minister of Energy, Hon. Deogratius Ndejembi. We discussed ongoing LNG negotiations, opportunities for Norwegian renewable companies, clean cooking and electric mobility.
Forward-looking and constructive exchange 🇳🇴🤝🇹🇿
We are pleased to have Hon. Massoud Ali Mohammed, Minister of Blue Economy & Fisheries, Zanzibar, joining the 29th Annual Research Workshop as one of key speakers at the Opening Plenary.
📍 Zanzibar
🗓 25–26 May 2026
#REPOA30Years#BlueEconomy#ARW2026
We are pleased to have Firas Raad, World Bank Division Director for Tanzania, Malawi, and Zambia, as one of the keynote presenters at the 29th Annual Research Workshop.
📍 Zanzibar
🗓 25–26 May 2026
#REPOA30Years#BlueEconomy#ARW2026
Today Ambassador Nicola Brennan @IEAmbDar paid a courtesy visit to the President of Zanzibar Dr. Hussein Ali Mwinyi @DrHmwinyi, where they discussed ongoing areas of cooperation in Zanzibar.
📌 Happening Now: Public Lecture by Prof. Vishantie Sewpaul (PhD) on: 📚 “Politicization of the Self: Personal Mastery for Professional Capability and Transformative Societies.”
#REPOA#PublicLecture#PolicyDialogue#Research
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⏬️Our Executive Director @MmariDonald has joined other regional partners at an international conference on Tax for Development, held in Nairobi - organised by @REPOA, @cmi_no, Norwegian Tax Administration, and the Norwegian Institute of International Affairs.
As we celebrate the phenomenal women and girls in science today 👩🏾🔬✨
This year’s theme, reminds us that real progress happens when knowledge, innovation, and inclusive economic systems work together.
Read more of our publications on women and girls: https://t.co/ZLs8hgTwLW
📸Last week, we had the honour of hosting 🇹🇿 Minister for Education, Science & Technology, Prof. Adolf Mkenda, who paid a courtesy call to our premises.
@REPOA is currently implementing a study on the curriculum for 🇹🇿teacher education in teacher training colleges under GPE-TSP.
A really enjoyable visit to Utengule Coffee Farms in Mbeya today.
For almost 40 years, this Danish–Swiss owned operation has been producing great Arabica coffee for Tanzania and beyond.
Licha ya asilimia 70 ya Pato la Taifa (GDP) kuzalishwa nje ya Dar es Salaam, takribani asilimia 70 ya mapato yote ya kodi 💰, sawa na TZS trilioni 21.9, hukusanywa jijini humo pekee.
Je, Tanzania inatoza kodi mahali pesa zinapozunguka ? 🤔
📊 Chanzo: TICGL, 2026
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Are we taxing where the money is? 🤔
REPOA proudly welcomes you to a Brunch Seminar on Contemporary Tax Issues in Tanzania to engage in dialogue on current research and policy issues in Tanzania’s tax system.
📅 13 February 2026
📍 REPOA
🔒 By invitation only.
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Last week, we had the incredible opportunity to bring together a diverse group of stakeholders for a dissemination workshop focused on the Potential Impact of Renewable Energy Technologies as an Enabler of Economic Growth in Tanzania.
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🌍In the quest for leaving no one behind and protecting the Planet, we present our recent comprehensive analysis on the role of Renewable Energy Technologies (RETs) in advancing inclusive economic growth in Tanzania.
⏬Read more:
https://t.co/se5VHUiL4u
"Renewable energy technologies can drive inclusive economic growth in Tanzania, but unlocking their full potential requires stronger private sector participation, supportive policies, and targeted investment frameworks." - Insight from the presentations
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⏬This is how our research-informed evidence contributes to setting the policy agenda across sectors.
Read our current 2025–2029 Strategic Plan to learn more:
https://t.co/zZJsvg5s0K