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This policy brief examines Tanzania's efforts to develop a National Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and forest Degradation (REDD+) Strategy. It details the role of a National Taskforce, the impact of a $90 million partnership with Norway, and the challenges of stakeholder engagement and inter-ministerial coordination in preparing for a global REDD+ mechanism.

This report, published by the Institute for Security Studies in 2006, examines the evolution of civil-security relations in Tanzania from the post-independence era through the transition to multi-party democracy. It analyzes the historical politicization of the Tanzanian People’s Defence Force (TPDF) under the one-party state, the subsequent recommendations for security sector reform (SSR) by the Nyalali Commission, and the grassroots perceptions of various security organs. The document also details the specific political and security conflicts in Zanzibar and the reconciliation efforts known as Muafaka I and II.

This report describes MAVUNOLAB, a youth-driven innovation centre in Tanzania focused on reducing post-harvest fish losses in Lake Victoria. The initiative deploys solar-powered dryers to empower female fish processors, challenging gender-based power imbalances and mitigating the impacts of climate change on food security.

This report by the Institute for Security Studies provides a scoping study on peace and security in East Africa, focusing on the Horn of Africa and the Great Lakes regions. It analyzes conflict dynamics, state fragility, and the effectiveness of regional and national interventions, concluding that the region remains fragile despite some governance gains.

This report presents the results of a socio-economic survey conducted in August 2001 to map the nature and extent of firearm proliferation in Tanzania. The survey, a partnership between the Tanzanian government and NGOs including the Institute for Security Studies, involved 2,892 residents across 12 provinces. It examines the linkages between firearm penetration and social, economic, and security indicators to inform the design of community-based firearm control initiatives.

This October 2015 report from the Institute for Security Studies examines the relationship between the African Union (AU) and the United Nations (UN), focusing on peacekeeping funding, counter-terrorism efforts, and specific crises in South Sudan, Mali, and Somalia. It also analyzes the risks associated with a series of upcoming elections across the African continent.

This research paper by the South African Institute of International Affairs examines the intersection of Tanzania's post-COVID-19 recovery strategies and its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC). It argues that the COVID-19 response provides a critical window to integrate climate resilience into macroeconomic policy, particularly through 'green recovery' paths in agriculture, health, tourism, and water sectors. The paper highlights significant financing gaps, noting that the NDC requires $14.2 billion, with a heavy reliance on international development partners, and suggests innovative financing and public-private partnerships to bridge these gaps.

This report details Austria's diplomatic, trade, and development relations with Africa, particularly in the context of its 2006 European Union Council presidency. It outlines Austria's strategic focus on North Africa via the European Neighbourhood Partnership, its limited trade with the continent compared to the EU, and its targeted development assistance in East and Southern Africa.

A fact sheet detailing the historical and contemporary relations between Russia and two African nations, Tanzania and Zambia, focusing on sectors of cooperation and diplomatic efforts.

This research paper examines the nature of parliamentary democracy in the United Republic of Tanzania, focusing on the relationship between the legislature (Bunge) and the executive, as well as the level of engagement between parliament and civil society. It analyzes the transition from a single-party 'rubber stamp' legislature to a multi-party system, the constitutional mechanisms for checks and balances, and the practical constraints—such as party supremacy and resource limitations—that hinder effective legislative scrutiny and public transparency.