URBAN DEVELOPMENT
Turning a Floodplain into an Economic Engine: The Case for the Msimbazi Basin Development Project
The Msimbazi Basin Development Project is transforming one of Dar es Salaam’s most flood-prone zon...
URBAN DEVELOPMENT
Tanzania’s Urban Infrastructure Drive: TACTIC and the Economics of City Transformation
From a macroeconomic perspective, while TACTIC’s immediate fiscal footprint is modest relative to ...
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Weak Road-Use Management Is Costing Dar es Salaam’s Economy Billions Each Year
Traffic congestion in Dar es Salaam is draining an estimated TZS 655 billion from the economy each y...
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Is Zanzibar Becoming Africa’s Offshore Property Haven?
Luxury estates, master-planned communities, and beachfront villas are rapidly reshaping Zanzibar’s...
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Infinity Hills and the New Political Economy of Zanzibar’s Real Estate Boom
Infinity Hills is more than a housing project. It represents a structural shift in Zanzibar’s econ...
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Tanzania’s Dark Cities and the Economics of “Free” Solar Light
Tanzania’s main urban corridors remain dark at night, even as solar lighting becomes cheaper, clea...
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Cities Grow Faster Than Politics: Why Tanzania Needs Independent Development Boards
Tanzania’s cities are expanding faster than politics can plan. Urban growth moves daily, while lea...
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Urban Squatting and Informal Settlements: Where Policy Is Falling Short
A major barrier to formal housing is the prolonged process of land registration and titling. Many ur...
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Solar Street Lighting and Urban Safety in Tanzania
For cities like Dar es Salaam, Dodoma, Arusha, and Mwanza, investing in solar street infrastructure ...
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The Commercialization of Public Land: Risks and Opportunities
While this trend offers significant economic opportunities, it also poses risks if not managed with ...
URBAN DEVELOPMENT
How Digitizing Land Registries Can Increase Revenue and Reduce Disputes
By improving transparency, reducing disputes, accelerating investment, and increasing revenue collec...