Urbanization without structural transformation in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Ally Abubakar Samiji and Darlene K. Mutalemwa

No wp-2025-23, WIDER Working Paper Series from World Institute for Development Economic Research (UNU-WIDER)

Abstract: The study examines Dar es Salaam's potential as a focal point for structural transformation, highlighting its emergence as a significant economic hub. Through a mixed-methods approach, the research investigates how urban development is shaped by institutional, economic, political, and spatial factors. Findings indicate a shift toward a service-oriented economy, although the informal sector remains dominant, characterized by low productivity. Key challenges include infrastructure gaps, skills shortages, limited entrepreneurial spirit, and bureaucratic inefficiencies.

Keywords: Structural transformation; Informal sector; Urbanization; Political settlements; Tanzania (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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