Tanzania

Tanzania

Tanzania is a low-income Sub-Saharan country which has over a number of years changed course from a centrally led economy to a more liberal and market-oriented one. Its GNI per capita has grown from 330 US $ in 2005 to 500 US $ in 2010.
This change of course is reflected in its ranking in the WB Doing Business report which has improved from 140th place in 2006 to 128th in 2011. However, while several reforms have been implemented, there have also been setbacks. The enforcement of contracts is a case in point: while in 2005 it would take 21 procedures and 242 days, it would take 38 procedures and 462 days in 2010.
Tanzanian employers’ national and international interests are being represented by the Association of Tanzania Employers (ATE), member of the International Organisation of Employers. DECP first contacted the ATE in 2006, undertook a fact-finding mission in 2007 and signed a partnership agreement in 2008.
Cooperation between ATE and DECP has focussed on developing income generating services, strengthening both ATE’s research and advocacy capacity, developing a sustainable regional structure and improving its communication with members.
During 2011 the DECP has continued to work on the development of the ATE “Membership Pack” which has been an important tool in helping ATE to increase its current membership. The issue of the late payment of subscriptions for 2011 has also been addressed by ATE with the help of DECP. This has included the adoption of the “Account Management” process of visiting all major members at least once a year.