How to start saving easily in Tanzania
You might be dreaming of having a financially secure future. It’s a wonderful dream, but maybe you look at your…
Why Governments Are Afraid Of Bitcoin: Article Review
A review of one author’s perspective on cyber currency and Government.
Let us all be Bayesian
On October 16th, 2017, the Washington, D.C.-based opinion polling research organization, Pew Research Center, released its latest research report that…
Queen of Katwe and the Danger of the Single Story
On a recent bumpy flight from Entebbe to New York City, I finally had the privilege of watching Mira Nair‘s Queen…
Magufuli and Social Media- Is Jamii Forums Africa’s WikiLeaks?
Academics need to take note of ordinary Tanzanians leveraging social media for change.
Africa Rising or Risen? That is The Question.
A response to Ali Mufuruki’s recent speech on the idea of Africa Rising.
Mwalimu
In Japanese, the term Sensei loosely means “teacher”, however its literal meaning, “person born before another”, is even more appropriate in encapsulating…
10 reasons why power rationing makes little sense
Reason number 1: Rationing reduces citizens’ productivity.
Understanding the behavior of man
The captains of our society must have a clear understanding of the behavior of man both in the short run and in the long run.
Shit Out Of Luck
Like Peter Msigwa’s June 20th, 2012 passionate comments during the discussion of last year’s budget, I too think the opposition’s purpose is to criticize government’s implementation of policy. Our democracy can only become increasingly vibrant and resilient if the opposition is strong in this regard.
Goldilocks and Ozymandias
The argument against setting prices is a symmetric one. Whether EWURA is lowering them or SUMATRA is hiking them is irrelevant. Both are wrong moves.
Results from Poll #4
Most respondents felt that Tanzania should join the East African common currency (if and when there is one). Up for discussion now is the question of why she should join, and how a common currency would affect the economy.
Growing from within
Let us think together about a problem of economic growth. In so doing let us reduce the problem into its smallest constituents.
Results from Poll #1
Results indicate that we had 10 respondents (thanks, folks!): None voted “No”, 10% voted “I’m not sure”, 40% voted “Possibly”, 50% voted “Yes”.
The Death of A Prime Minister: Can Africans Have It All?
I was honored to travel with the Tanzanian Presidential Delegation to Addis Ababa for the state funeral of Prime Minister Meles Zenawi. Quotes from this piece are from a variety of people including diplomats, politicians and long-time followers of Ethiopian politics. I purposely did not include the names of those quoted in this piece, except for when I asked for permission.
Creating a durable economy
“Institutions form the incentive structure of a society, and the political and economic institutions, in consequence, are the underlying determinants of economic performance.”
Per diems and Open Government possibilities
This post briefly summarizes a recent report published by NORAD on per diem usage and abuse in Tanzania, Malawi and Ethiopia. Much of what has been recommended in the report is not new, and the significance of public communication systems has yet to be explored fully.
Justinian F. Rweyemamu – A Wealth of Knowledge
Commemorating the life and works of Justinian Rweyemamu. 30 years anniversary since his passing.
Unlocking an economy: Can we dare to dream? – Part III
I do not wish to discuss the challenges of investing in Tanzania or more politically inclined challenges. I, however, wish to discuss why investment makes sense.
“Why I Am Leaving Goldman Sachs”
Greg Smith, from South Africa is leaving Goldman Sachs, a large multinational banking and securities firm, as the firm’s executive director and head of the firm’s US equity derivatives business in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
About the World Bank Presidency
The World Bank’s main goal is to help reduce poverty in the world. This article gives an overview of what is going on with regards to this year’s selection of a new president of the bank.
Modern Monetary Theory
“I would much rather turn my country over to gold-standard crackpots than to MMT crackpots”
East Africa’s Infrastructure Deficit
The region’s infrastructure apparatus has been one of the main hindrances to economic and social development in East Africa. Will the transport corridors be the solution to the region’s infrastructure deficit?
Unlocking an economy: Can we dare to dream? – Part II
I look at the inputs and outputs of the Tanzanian economy in an attempt to contemplate on what has become of it.
Satellite Cities: Is this the future of East Africa’s urbanization
Rapid urbanization in East Africa has been a cause for some celebration because it is viewed as a benchmark for growth and development. However, how sustainable is this? With the region’s population expected to reach 237 million by 2030, innovative responses are required. Satellite cities are just one example.
Unlocking an economy: Can we dare to dream?
I look at the inputs and outputs of the Tanzanian economy in an attempt to contemplate on what has become of it.
A model for domestic productivity in Tanzania
Domestic productivity as a key to global competitiveness.
Young Money: The Tanzania Youth Bank
The Tanzania Youth Bank (YTB) begins operations in January 2012.
The undeciding bought Tanzania government
We are in this situation because our government has firmly decided to be an undeciding government when it comes to serious issues for the advantage of common citizens.
It’s about time we talked economics, not politics
Surely a nation half a century old must ask itself the tough question, what has it done with its freedom? Are we freer from poverty than we were fifty years ago? Are our children more literate than they were in 1961? Is the life for a normal Tanzanian any easier fifty years after independence?