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The study aims to identify and analyze ongoing challenges that businesses face in Tanzania's evolving environment.

March 13, 2026Open Access

Navigating the Business Environment: A Qualitative Diagnostic of Persistent Challenges in Tanzania, 2000–2026

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The study aims to identify and analyze ongoing challenges that businesses face in Tanzania's evolving environment.
Conducted 42 in-depth, semi-structured interviews with business owners and industry stakeholders.
Utilized focus group discussions and documentary analysis for comprehensive insights.
Employed a thematic framework approach to analyze the collected data.
Identified systemic unpredictability in regulatory enforcement as a major obstacle for businesses.
Over 70% of participants cited inconsistent regulation interpretation as a constraint.
Concluded that regulatory unpredictability is a more critical barrier to growth than the regulations' content.

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Qualitative analysis identifies persistent regulatory unpredictability in Tanzania's business environment, suggesting policy reforms.

Mtei et al. (2010) studied this question.

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