Economic reform

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Economic Reform and Investment in Job Creation to Harness the Demographic Dividend in Tanzania Key messages:  Tanzania’s economy has experienced remarkable growth over the past decade, but there has not been a corresponding decline in unemployment and poverty.  The agricultural sector accounts for the highest share of GDP and employment, yet productivity in the sector remains low.  Unemployment is particularly high among youth and women. Youth unemployment is attributed to their insufficient employable skills and the low supply of jobs.  To improve economic productivity and job creation, Tanzania should focus on: o strengthening technical and social skills of the youth to prepare them for employment and start businesses o improving economic infrastructure and business environment to stimulate the growth of the private sector o Modernizing agriculture by investing in value addition.

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