2.0 The economic context: Support for Growth-oriented Women Entrepreneurs in Tanzania, 2005
2.0 The economic context: Support for Growth-oriented Women Entrepreneurs in Tanzania, 2005
GDP per capita of US$610.6 An estimated 51 per cent of the population lives below the
poverty line. Eighty per cent of the country’s poor population live in rural areas,
depending on subsistence agriculture and unable to participate in broader markets. Poor
roads, exorbitantly expensive utilities and prohibitive policies have compounded this
problem, significantly impeding the growth of the economy.7 Agriculture, the mainstay
of the economy, is almost 50 per cent of GDP, and small-scale peasant farmers, who
make up 70 per cent of the population, carry out over 80 per cent of agricultural
activities. About 30 per cent of the population over 15 years of age is illiterate (UDEC,
2002).
Economic growth has been between five and six per cent during 2001 and 2002, but
according to key informants, most of it has been due to capital intensity (e.g.,
productivity improvements in mining) and has not resulted in employment creation.
While the majority of Tanzania’s formal economic activities take place in major cities, in
most districts most private sector activities are micro-level, informal activities involving
the local peasant population.8 An estimated 700,000 Tanzanians enter the labour force
every year and only 40,000 or so can expect to find paid employment – the remainder
will have to turn to some form of self-employment if they are to generate a livelihood.
Thus, the micro and small business sector is seen as very important in the next stage of
the country’s economic growth. The SME sector contributes 30 per cent of GDP and is
responsible for more than 50 per cent of private sector job creation.
20 The economic context Support for Growthoriented Women Entrepreneurs in Tanzania 2005 - To learn more about this author, visit International Labour Organization's Website.
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Tanzania has a population of just over 37 million, a GDP of US$22 billion, and
GDP per capita of US$610.6 An estimated 51 per cent of the population lives below the
poverty line. Eighty per cent of the country’s poor population live in rural areas,
depending on subsistence agriculture and unable to participate in broader markets. Poor
roads, exorbitantly expensive utilities and prohibitive policies have compounded this
problem, significantly impeding the growth of the economy.7 Agriculture, the mainstay
of the economy, is almost 50 per cent of GDP, and small-scale peasant farmers, who
make up 70 per cent of the population, carry out over 80 per cent of agricultural
activities. About 30 per cent of the population over 15 years of age is illiterate (UDEC,
2002).
Economic growth has been between five and six per cent during 2001 and 2002, but
according to key informants, most of it has been due to capital intensity (e.g.,
productivity improvements in mining) and has not resulted in employment creation.
While the majority of Tanzania’s formal economic activities take place in major cities, in
most districts most private sector activities are micro-level, informal activities involving
the local peasant population.8 An estimated 700,000 Tanzanians enter the labour force
every year and only 40,000 or so can expect to find paid employment – the remainder
will have to turn to some form of self-employment if they are to generate a livelihood.
Thus, the micro and small business sector is seen as very important in the next stage of
the country’s economic growth. The SME sector contributes 30 per cent of GDP and is
responsible for more than 50 per cent of private sector job creation.
20 The economic context Support for Growthoriented Women Entrepreneurs in Tanzania 2005 - To learn more about this author, visit International Labour Organization's Website.
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