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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