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This research aims to explore and understand the structural and governance challenges faced by businesses in Tanzania, focusing on local perspectives.

March 13, 2026Open Access

Navigating the Business Environment: A Qualitative Analysis of Structural and Governance Challenges in Tanzania (2000–2026)

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This research aims to explore and understand the structural and governance challenges faced by businesses in Tanzania, focusing on local perspectives.
Qualitative exploratory design used to gather data from local business actors.
Semi-structured interviews conducted with 28 business owners and managers.
Locations included three regions in Tanzania; focus was on micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises.
Data analyzed through reflexive thematic analysis to identify core themes.
Identified a major theme of 'navigating opaque bureaucracies' in business operations.
Two-thirds of interviewees cited inconsistent tax regulation application as a key barrier.
Findings underscored the importance of subjective governance experiences affecting business climates.
Recommendations include enhancing regulatory transparency and providing compliance training.

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Qualitative analysis reveals persistent governance challenges impacting business growth in Tanzania, suggesting policy implications.

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Mwambene et al. (2007) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69b3acd302a1e69014cced31 https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18948909

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Navigating the Business Environment: A Qualitative Analysis of Structural and Governance Challenges in Tanzania (2000–2026)

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