The Political Economy of Change in Tanzania

Abstract

The Political Economy of Change in Tanzania: Contestations over Identity, the Constitution and Resources is a must read for all students of Tanzanian politics. This book provides the most holistic account of the direction of political change in Tanzania using a political economy approach to examine religion and gender identities, political competition, the suspended effort of constitution-making, the often conflicts surrounding natural resource and myriad inter-related violent problems preventing the state from making quality social services accessible. Economics, Tanzanian scholars from the Fine and Performing Arts Geography, and have collaborated to provide interdisciplinary insights, focusing on a turbulent phase of Tanzania's political history characterized by rising religious tensions, the growing strength and assertiveness of opposition parties, tensions in between the Mainland push for a new constitution, growing conflicts and increasing public dissatisfaction with corruption and lousy public services. The book a and detailed picture of the problems facing the President Magufuli's government as it charts its course to win confidence and mobilize societal resources for national development.