The Potential and Challenges of Public – Private Dialogue and Partnerships in Tanzania: A Real Life Analysis of the Local Investment Climate Project in Dodoma
Authors
Henne, Christian ; Afonso, Bruna Alexandra Lopes
Term
4. term
Publication year
2015
Submitted on
2015-05-26
Pages
87
Abstract
Denne kandidatafhandling undersøger hindringer og muligheder for offentlig-privat dialog (PPD) i Tanzania. PPD er de strukturerede samtaler og samarbejder mellem myndigheder og virksomheder, som ofte ligger til grund for offentlig-private partnerskaber, der i øjeblikket ses som en stor trend i udviklingssamarbejdet. Vi fokuserer på, hvilke lokale udfordringer der hæmmer dialogen og dermed også de efterfølgende partnerskaber. Tanzania er valgt som case, fordi landets særlige politiske landskab og historiske udvikling fortsat påvirker nutidens samarbejdsformer. Undersøgelsen blev gennemført i samarbejde med NIRAS A/S, der arbejder med et Local Investment Climate-projekt i Tanzania. Arbejdet bestod af to dele: (1) en litteraturgennemgang af relevante teorier og dokumenter om Tanzanias økonomi og politiske kontekst og (2) en måneds feltarbejde i Tanzania med interviews, spørgeskemaer og feltobservationer. Undervejs blev fokus justeret, efterhånden som nye udfordringer og muligheder blev tydelige. På baggrund af analysen giver vi flere anbefalinger. En hovedanbefaling er at prioritere den yngre generation af iværksættere frem for den ældre generation af etablerede virksomhedsejere. Flere forhold omkring holdninger og rammebetingelser tyder på, at en indsats målrettet denne gruppe kan være både mere effektiv og mere omkostningseffektiv end at fokusere på eksisterende virksomheder. En anden anbefaling er at styrke den interne administration i den private sektor, som blev identificeret som en væsentlig barriere for den nuværende offentlig-private dialog. Med analysen og anbefalingerne ønsker vi især at bistå Local Investment Climate-projektet i Tanzania. Samtidig giver afhandlingen et overblik for alle, der vil forstå muligheder og udfordringer ved offentlig-private partnerskaber samt de særlige forhold i Tanzania, der påvirker udviklingsprogrammer i landet.
This master’s thesis examines obstacles and opportunities for public-private dialogue (PPD) in Tanzania. PPD refers to the structured conversations and cooperation between government and businesses that underpin many public-private partnerships, which are often described as a major trend in development. We focus on the local-level challenges that slow or block dialogue and, in turn, affect subsequent partnerships. Tanzania is a compelling case because its distinctive political landscape and history continue to shape current practices. The study was conducted in collaboration with NIRAS A/S, which is involved in a Local Investment Climate project in Tanzania. Our approach had two parts: (1) a literature review of relevant theories and documents on Tanzania’s economy and political context, and (2) one month of fieldwork in Tanzania using interviews, surveys, and field observations. As the work progressed, we adapted our focus as new challenges and opportunities emerged. Based on the analysis, we present several recommendations. A key recommendation is to prioritize the younger generation of entrepreneurs rather than the older generation of established business owners. Differences in attitudes and operating environments suggest that targeting this group can be more effective and more cost-efficient than focusing on existing firms. A second recommendation is to strengthen internal administration within the private sector, identified as a significant obstacle to current public-private dialogue. With this analysis and these recommendations, we aim to support the Local Investment Climate project in Tanzania and offer a useful overview for anyone seeking to understand both the opportunities and challenges of public-private partnerships, as well as the country-specific factors in Tanzania that affect development programs.
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