Pension reforms and economic development

Pension funds are a growing influence in our national economy -- despite their relatively small contribution in the capital formation through local listed equities (where pension funds investments in our listed equities is less than 10pc -- I believe the ongoing reforms and as more new and bankable IPOs come into play, the rate of pension funds investment in listed equities will eventually increase.

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Habari Zinazoendana

10 years ago

TheCitizen

31 Aug

Pension fund role for Africa development underscored

The pension funds in East Africa are facing the challenge of teaming up with other regional pension funds, particularly, with those in the Southern African Development Community (Sadc) to raise more funds for infrastructure development.

 

11 years ago

Dewji Blog

11 Jun

WB lowers projections for global economic outlook, urges developing countries to double down on domestic reforms

World Bank Group President Jim Yong Kim.

Developing countries are headed for a year of disappointing growth, as first quarter weakness in 2014 has delayed an expected pick-up in economic activity, according to the World Bank’s Global Economic Prospects (GEP) report, released today.

Bad weather in the US, the crisis in Ukraine, rebalancing in China, political strife in several middle-income economies, slow progress on structural reform, and capacity constraints are all contributing to a...

 

10 years ago

IPPmedia

10 Nov

Protecting wildlife is the backbone of economic development, says UN

IPPmedia
Protecting wildlife is the backbone of economic development, says UN
IPPmedia
UN Resident Coordinator in Tanzania, Alvaro Rodriguez (2nd �L), speaks with other delegates at the regional summit to end wildlife crime and advance wildlife conservation in Arusha at the weekend. Protecting natural resources is the backbone of ...
Region keen on combating poachingDaily News

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10 years ago

IPPmedia

12 Mar

Women's education vital for economic development

IPPmedia
Women's education vital for economic development
IPPmedia
A research paper titled 'Increasing girls' and women participation in basic education� written by Nelly P. Stromquist argues that education is a tool for women�s advancement. (File Photo). On March 8, 2015, women worldwide celebrated an International ...

 

9 years ago

IPPmedia

31 Aug

CCM cadre out to form economic development fund

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CCM cadre out to form economic development fund
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CCM contender for the Arusha Urban constituency Phillemon Monaba has pledged to form an Arusha Economic Development Fund (AEDF) through which he would offer financial support to the various Savings and Credit Co-operative Society (Saccos) in the ...

 

10 years ago

Muscat Daily

01 Nov

Oman's SGRF to invest in Tanzanian economic zone, port development

Oman's SGRF to invest in Tanzanian economic zone, port development
Muscat Daily
Oman, represented by the State General Reserve Fund, the Tanzanian government and the leading Chinese port and free zone operator, China Merchants, signed a memorandum of understanding on October 26 to develop a special economic zone and port ...

 

11 years ago

Michuzi

EAC AND UEMOA SHARE EXPERIENCES ON CROSS BORDER LOCAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

The EAC Secretary General Amb. Dr. Richard Sezibera make his remarks East African Community Secretariat, Arusha, Tanzania, 19 March 2014: A two-day workshop themed Cross Border Local Economic Development-Synergy Perspectives for Joint Action between Local Governments and Regional Integration Organizations in EAC and West African Economic and Monetary Union (Union Economique et Monétaire Ouest Africaine - UEMOA) is underway at the Mt. Meru Hotel in Arusha, Tanzania.
The workshop's core...

 

10 years ago

Michuzi

President Kikwete opens ESRF 3rd National Conference on Economic Development

President Dr.Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete officiates the opening of the 3rd National Conference on “Enleashing Growth Potentials in Tanzania:Economic Transformation for human Development”, held at Hyatt Regency Kilimanjaro Hotel in Dar es Salaam this morning.The Conference was organized by Economic and Social Research Foundation ESRF.Second left seated is the ESRF Chairperson of the Board of Trustees Mr.Philemon Luhanjo and third left seated is the ESRF Executive Director Dr.Hoseana Bohela...

 

5 years ago

The Citizen Daily

02 Mar

Road Fund Board monitors road maintenance and socio-economic development across Tanzania

Road Fund Board monitors road maintenance and socio-economic development across Tanzania  The Citizen Daily

 

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