Capitalizing on Agro Processing in Tanzania Through Sino Africa Co-Operation

Abstract

The small-scale industries sector has a significant contribution in the growth of a country. Although Tanzania has over the years made some strides in promoting this sector through policy and deliberate initiatives such as establishment of the National Small-Scale Industries Corporation (NSCIC) in 1966 under the National Development Corporation (NDC) which was later on replaced by the Small-Scale Industries Development Organisation (SIDO) in 1973 due to inefficiencies in operation, planning and lack of an extension network, the rate of development of small scale industries is not up to expectations. This paper synthesizes the findings of over 50 research articles to identify the potential impact of agro processing industries in developing economies like Tanzania. Specifically, the study reviews on:-i) lessons on the contribution of agro processing industries in China’s sustained growth under the rule of law ii) existing opportunities that both Tanzania and China can benefit from taking advantage of Sino-Africa cooperation to enhance growth through Agro processing in Tanzania under the rule of law.