Public Procurement Reforms and Sustainable Economic Transformation Towards Vision 2050: A Deductive Thematic Review

Despite the ongoing reforms in procurement in Tanzania, the procurement systems are reading efficiency and effectiveness given the numerous challenges which include corruption, weak compliance to regulation, lack of adequate capacity and low transparency. Hence, the objective of this study is to assess how the indicators of procurement reforms affect the economic transformation and the procurement factors. The study utilizes a systematic literature review (SLR) approach to review 72 articles from 2020 to 2026 on the subject of public procurement reforms and sustainable economic development in Tanzania and other developing countries. The selected documents are systematically reviewed to determine their relevance theoretically. The study makes use of three theories which are Institutional, Stakeholders and Resource-based view and it adopts a deductive thematic analysis approach in analyzing the issues identified in the literature review. It is found from the findings of the study that the procurement reforms play a crucial role in achieving economic transformation thanks to the increased accountability, efficient resource allocation, participation of local content and improved performance of the public sector. The study emphasizes the significance of digital procurement systems along with institutional capacity building, system strengthening, and transparent governance frameworks in improving procurement sustainability and competitiveness. It adds to the discourse on sustainable public administration by providing theoretical and policy insights suited to the long-term development vision of Tanzania. The findings present useful implications necessary for regulators, decision-makers, and public entities looking at the ways to strengthen procurement systems and to contribute to the competitive economic transformation towards Tanzania Vision 2050.