Research reports and studiesMay 2019Neil Balchin and Linda CalabreseColourful cotton spools in a factory. Photo: Sala Lewis for the Textiles Development Unit.This research aims to identify the main actors and factors necessary to develop the textile and garment sector in the United Republic of Tanzania. It draws on the varying experiences of six countries – Bangladesh, Cambodia, Ethiopia, India, Lesotho and Madagascar – to pinpoint what is required to establish an integrated value chain, from cotton to clothing, and raise local ownership of textile and garment manufacturing.Our report shows, through the varied experiences of the case study countries, that no single model can be isolated as a definitive route to success. Nevertheless, these models provide six key lessons for Tanzania.The accompanying briefing note summarises the findings of a recent paper gathering empirical evidence on growth trajectories in the textile and apparel sector from the six case studies. We extract relevant lessons from different approaches for developing a vibrant, vertically integrated, textile and apparel sector with strong local capability and ownership. It aims to start the discussion on the key lessons and implications for Tanzania, to steer the next stages of research and investigation.Read the research Report | Comparative country study of the development of textile and garment sectors: lessons for TanzaniaDocumentpdf Briefing note | Comparative country study of the development of textile and garment sectors: lessons for TanzaniaDocumentpdfMost popular Moving away from aid: lessons from country experiencesDrawing on case study research, we discuss the opportunities and challenges for countries managing the transition from aid.Webinar11 December 2019 Breaking harmful gender norms in health practices and systemsIn collaboration with the Lancet, we discuss what research says about addressing harmful and restrictive gender norms to improve health outcomes?Public event4 December 2019 Booming Africa: young women and new digital societiesAs Africa’s population grows, how can we improve educational and job opportunities for its youth and how can digital technologies help?Public event26 November 2019 Why industrialisation is vital for the African Continental Free Trade Agreement to succeedIn order for the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) to succeed, countries must focus on industrialisation and economic transformation.Articles and blogs20 November 2019See more:tradeTanzaniaBangladeshCambodiaEthiopiaIndiaLesothoMadagascar
