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Urbanization without structural transformation in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

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  • Ally Abubakar Samiji
  • Darlene K. Mutalemwa

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The study examines Dar es Salaam's potential as a focal point for structural transformation, highlighting its emergence as a significant economic hub. Through a mixed-methods approach, the research investigates how urban development is shaped by institutional, economic, political, and spatial factors. Findings indicate a shift toward a service-oriented economy, although the informal sector remains dominant, characterized by low productivity. Key challenges include infrastructure gaps, skills shortages, limited entrepreneurial spirit, and bureaucratic inefficiencies.

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  • Ally Abubakar Samiji & Darlene K. Mutalemwa, 2025. "Urbanization without structural transformation in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania," WIDER Working Paper Series wp-2025-23, World Institute for Development Economic Research (UNU-WIDER).
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    1. Kunal Sen, 2024. "The political economy of structural transformation in African cities: Insights from the Deals and Development framework," WIDER Working Paper Series wp-2024-50, World Institute for Development Economic Research (UNU-WIDER).
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      Structural transformation; Informal sector; Urbanization; Political settlements; Tanzania;
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