A STUDY ON STRATEGY FOR DEVELOPMENT OF A COMPETITIVE TEXTILE SECTOR IN TANZANIA

[Chambi Chachage]

"The study revealed that the Tanzania local industry is hampered by the unavailability of adequate local substitutes, lack of knowledge to consumer needs and poor strategies on attracting Foreign and Direct Investments. Others are existence of outdated technology in the industry, customs problems, poor infrastructure, unskilled labour, lack of access to finance, raw material availability, provision of poor wages and working conditions and finally, challenges on preserving the environment during Textile and Apparel production. The study recommended a number of specific actions to be taken by the government and Textile and Apparel firms. These actions include: Improve all issues related to infrastructures, improve transparency of the various investment incentives and any necessary commitment on implementing them, help the investors and SME in access to affordable finance, and ensure efficiency of the port procedures. The Textile and Apparel firms should ensure that they conduct regular marketing research, update their managerial and technical profile in human resources and machinery, and provide proper wages and good working condition" - http://eprints.hud.ac.uk/id/eprint/34838/