Tanzanians have been urged to purchase locally-manufactured goods to enable small-scale entrepreneurs to contribute effectively to middle-income economy growth through industrialization, the local Citizen reports.
The country’s Permanent Secretary in the ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, Prof Adolf Mkenda urged citizens to promote local products stating that small scale entrepreneurs will be encouraged to produce local commodities and be more innovative so as to attract the international market.
According to Mkenda, the government signed a contract with Karanga Prison to produce shoe soles and ensure there was production of raw materials in the country instead of depending on imports.
According to the report, Tanzania’s Trade Development Authority (TantRADE) director General Eldwin Rutageruka said the government intends to empower skin and hide producers to ensure they benefit adequately from their labour.
The country’s government will continue to support local producers aiming to ensure they meet international standards.
