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 Increasing UK investment in AfricaWhat are the opportunities and challenges to boosting UK investment in Africa for the future?Public event21 January 2020 Africa and the United Kingdom: challenges and opportunities to expand UK investmentsThis report presents the opportunities and challenges of UK firms investing in Africa,Research reports and studies17 January 2020 Will the 2020s be the decade of Africa’s economic transformation? Africa must invest in the manufacturing sector and attract foreign direct investment to achieve economic transformation, but challenges lie ahead.Articles and blogs14 January 2020 Six global trends to watch in 2020Our experts weigh in on some of the key issues set to dominate the development agenda in 2020, ranging from climate action to digital technology.Articles and blogs9 January 2020See more:tradeTanzaniaBangladeshCambodiaEthiopiaIndiaLesothoMadagascar
