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    E-Government in marketing a country: A strategy for reducing transaction cost of doing business in Tanzania
    (International Journal of Marketing Studies, 2011) Kachwamba, Muhajir; Sæbø, Øystein
    There are limited studies examining the role of Investment Promotion Agencies (IPA’s) and their respective marketing techniques used in attracting Foreign Direct Investment (FDI). Using an exploratory case study approach, this article addresses this research gap by exploring the role of e-government as a promotion technique in eliminating barriers to FDI inflows in Tanzania; particularly barriers related to information accessibility and bureaucratic procedures facing foreign investors in acquiring relevant licenses and business permits. The findings indicate that foreign investors utilize information to create knowledge of business environment in the host country, though some additional information may not be found due to informational specificity of a particular investment project. In addition, the findings indicate that implementation of e-government has reduced some monetary and non-monetary transaction costs of complying with government authorities. The article contributes to the existing body of knowledge in the field of marketing by examining the role of e-government services in the public sector marketing within a macro-marketing domain.
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    An in-depth analysis of Tanzania's export growth trajectory from 1992 to 2021
    (African Journal of Empirical Research, 2024) Utouh, Harold Martin Lemnge; Ng’wina, Shibabay John
    This paper analyses Tanzania's export performance from 1992-2021. Exports remain an important aspect of earning foreign currency. To ensure the country's robust economic growth, it is also imperative to increase export value. To analyse Tanzania's export performance, time series data from the World Bank was used. The comparative advantage theory guided this study in analysing export performance. Also, the ARIMA model was used to figure out the relationship between export, FDI, and nominal exchange rate, and the study revealed that export, Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflows, and exchange rates have a relationship with export performance. The ARIMA model was used because of its effectiveness in forecasting and capturing patterns, trends, and seasonality. This study is important because it examines the importance of FDI and exchange rates on export performance. Furthermore, this study provides policymakers with actionable recommendations based on empirical evidence, helping them make informed decisions regarding export promotion initiatives, particularly in creating a conducive environment for FDI and the importance of managing nominal exchange rates. To stimulate the country's exports, governments s
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    Foreign direct investment (FDI) into Tanzania manufacturing sector for promotion of employment : A demystification
    (Int. Journal of Management and Development Studies, 2016) Utouh, Harold M. L.; Rao, M Koteswra
    Lately, the African Sub–Saharan nations have witnessed massive inflows of FDI, Tanzania inclusive. This calls for the need to evaluate the effect of the FDI on the economy of the recipient nations. A range of theoretical and empirical literature suggests various links through which FDI exert a positive impact on the economy of the recipient country, including the positive effect that FDI have on growth and employment creation. This paper used secondary data and time series data from 1990 to 2012 and argues that there exists a positive relationship between FDI inflow and Economic growth. This means that the FDI inflows in the industrial sector have a direct positive impact on economic growth in Tanzania. The study also confirms that there exists a positive relationship between FDI inflow in the manufacturing sector and employment creation.