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 Financing the future of the Belt and Road in AfricaThis event focuses on the future of Sino-African development relations, in particular the Belt and Road Initiative in the East African context.Public event20 September 2019 Women’s empowerment, gender equality and social protection: where next?Discussing the critical role of social protection policies and systems in promoting gender equality and women and girls’ empowerment.Public event16 September 2019 Accelerating economic transformation in AfricaThis discussion explores the approaches and strategies to economic transformation in East Africa.Public event12 September 2019 Managing climate risks: adaptation without bordersAhead of the UN Climate Action Summit 2019, ODI and Wilton Park convene a high-level event to launch a new initiative on adaptation without borders.Public event11 September 2019See more:IndiaLesothoMadagascarEthiopiaCambodiaTanzaniaBangladeshtrade
