Stakeholders dynamics in the grassroots innovation journey in Tanzania: a swot analysis
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Date
2025
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International Journal of Development and Management Review
Abstract
The study analyzes the roles of various stakeholders in Tanzania’s grassroots innovation journey
using a SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats) analysis. The study examines
key actors, including government agencies, private sector organizations, non-governmental
organizations (NGOs), international donors and grassroots innovators to assess their impact on the
innovation ecosystem. A cross-sectional design was employed to collect qualitative data from 35
grassroots innovators, selected through purposive sampling from sources such as the Tanzania
Commission for Science and Technology (COSTECH) database, Mashindano ya Kitaifa ya
Sayansi, Teknolojia na Ubunifu (MAKISATU) records, and participants in the Dar es Salaam
International Trade Fair Exhibition (SABASABA). Data were gathered through semi-structured
questionnaires, key informant interviews and observations. The SWOT analysis reveals that
stakeholders such as the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology (MOEST) and
COSTECH provide crucial policy and funding support but face challenges like bureaucratic delays
and budget constraints. Other institutions, including the Vocational Education and Training
Authority (VETA), Small Industries Development Organization (SIDO), National Institute of
Transport (NIT) and Dar es Salaam Institute of Technology (DIT) are recognized for their role in
incubating grassroots innovations. The private sector and international donors contribute financial
and technical support, yet issues related to trust and alignment with grassroots needs hinder their
effectiveness. The findings emphasize the need for enhanced collaboration, improved coordination
and streamlined administrative processes to strengthen stakeholder involvement in grassroots
innovation.
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Keywords
Grassroots Innovation, Stakeholder Analysis, SWOT Analysis, Innovation Ecosystem, Tanzania
Citation
International Journal of C., Development and Management Review No. 1 January, 2025 in the Grassroots Innovation Journey MDEE N., MSUYA BUSINDELI I., and MARTIN R.:20,Stakeholders Dynamics in Tanzania: A Swot Analysis