Trade Agreements - Tanzania

National Trade Instruments

A number of national frameworks have been developed to create export and import opportunities

Regional Ratified Trade Agreements

East African Common Market and SADEC protocols were signed to maximize trading opportunities in both Regions

International ratified Trade Agreement

Tanzania has signed and joined the WTO since January 1995

Contacts

Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment
Treasury Square Building 4th Floor
P.O Box 2996
Dodoma.
Website: http://mit.go.tz /

Trade Agreements signed by Tanzania

The Tanzanian government has visualized the role of trade liberalization, globalization, rapid economic growth and the digital revolution in supporting domestic economic growth.

To tap into that, the government has signed trade agreements and developed a National Trade Policy which contains rules, instruments, and agreements important to control import and export of goods and services to and from foreign countries.

Importance of Trade Agreements to Women Entrepreneurs

The Tanzania Trade Policy is a government document that shows the commitment of the Tanzania Government. The trade policy acknowledges that women are the key productive force that is severely constrained by limited access to key productive assets including the capital, education, and skills.

To address the gap, the policy proposes various initiatives to be taken by various sectors to ensure the inclusion of women in trade processes.

Initiatives undertaken

Increased women access to titled land
Improved Infrastructure to support women
Increased women access to financial services
Increased women access education and business skills