Exploring options for a universal old age pension in Tanzania Mainland

Twahir Khalfan, Elineema Kisanga, Vincent Leyaro, Faith Masekesa, Michael Noble and Gemma Wright

No wp-2020-81, WIDER Working Paper Series from World Institute for Development Economic Research (UNU-WIDER)

Abstract: The provision of a universal old age pension is increasingly recognized as an important instrument for strengthening and extending social protection. A growing number of emerging economies, including East African countries, are introducing universal old age pensions to guarantee at least a basic level of social security. However, such a benefit has not been established in Tanzania Mainland, and a lack of adequate financing is viewed as one of the main constraints.

Keywords: Microsimulation; Old age; Non-contributory pensions; Pensions; Social security; Tanzania (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2020
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