Strengthening Tanzania’s Business and Investment Climate Ecosystem on SMEs
Conference Overview
The Tanzania Investment and Consultant Group Ltd. (TICGL) invites researchers, economists, policymakers, and practitioners to submit papers for the Tanzania SME Business and Investment Ecosystem Conference, to be held in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, from 28 March 2025.
This conference aims to provide actionable insights that will contribute to the design of a three-year program (2025–2027) for improving Tanzania’s SME business and investment ecosystem. The program’s impact will be evaluated up to 2030, ensuring long-term sustainability and measurable outcomes.
Theme
“Empowering SMEs for Tanzania's Economic Transformation.”
Subthemes
Authors are required to select one subtheme to focus on when preparing their research papers:
- Promoting SME Formalization and Competitiveness:
- Strategies to increase formal employment and streamline business registration.
- Enhancing SME participation in regional and international markets.
- Innovative Financing and Digital Transformation for SMEs:
- Role of mobile banking and digital tools in improving financial inclusion.
- Innovative public-private partnership models for SME growth.
- Regulatory Efficiency and Policy Reforms:
- Simplifying tax compliance for SMEs and reducing costs.
- Effective public-private dialogues to address systemic barriers.
- Technology and Market Culture:
- Accelerating digital adoption and e-commerce in SME operations.
- Creating an enabling ecosystem for entrepreneurship and innovation.
Submission Guidelines
Authors are encouraged to submit policy- and solution-oriented papers with an empirical foundation, addressing one selected subtheme.
- Deadline for Submission: 20 January 2025
- Notification of Acceptance: 01 February 2025
- Registration Deadline for Presenters: 20 February 2025
Paper Format
- Papers must be submitted electronically in PDF and Word format to economist@ticgl.com.
- Maximum of 40 pages, including references, figures, and tables.
- Use 12-point Times New Roman font, 1.5 line spacing, with 1.5-inch margins.
- Title page should include authors’ names, affiliations, and contact information.
- Include an abstract of no more than 100 words.
Review Process
All submissions will undergo a blind peer-review process conducted by experts in the field. Papers will be evaluated based on originality, empirical rigor, policy relevance, and alignment with the selected subtheme and overall conference theme.
Accepted papers will be presented at the conference and will contribute directly to TICGL’s development of the 2025–2027 SME Business and Investment Program. This program will aim to foster SME growth and formalization, enhance access to finance, and promote digital transformation in Tanzania.
Sponsorship
TICGL will offer sponsorship support to selected authors. This sponsorship will cover travel expenses, accommodation, and daily subsistence allowances for one author per accepted paper. Sponsorship will be granted based on the quality of the submitted paper and the applicant’s demonstrated financial need.
Why Submit?
- Influence the development of a three-year program (2025–2027) to improve Tanzania’s SME business and investment climate.
- Contribute to evidence-based strategies for SME empowerment and long-term economic growth.
- Engage in a transformative initiative with outcomes monitored through 2030.
Key Dates
- Submission Deadline: 20 January 2025
- Acceptance Notification: 1 February 2025
- Registration Deadline: 20 February 2025
- Conference Dates: 28 March 2025
Contact Information
Tanzania Investment and Consultant Group Ltd. (TICGL)
- Email: economist@ticgl.com
- Tel: +255 768 699 002
- Website: ticgl.com
Be part of a transformative journey to strengthen Tanzania’s SME ecosystem!
