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Empowering Zanzibar Through Socio-Economic and Policy Analysis

Our Vision

To be a leading research center that fosters sustainable development and inclusive growth.

Our Mission

To conduct rigorous research, promote evidence-based policies, and empower Zanzibari communities.

Unlocking Zanzibar's Potential through Evidence-Based Research and Innovative Solutions

Discover how ZRCP emerged as a leading multidisciplinary research center dedicated to driving socio-economic development and policy analysis in Zanzibar.

As a dynamic and forward-thinking research center, ZRCP focuses on providing research-based evidence and innovative solutions to address the socio-economic challenges facing Zanzibar. Our commitment to fostering inclusive economic growth, good governance organizational structure with the local and international expertise sets us apart.

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ZRCP (Executive Director) Mr. Juma Reli speaking at Indian Institute of Technology Madras' (IITM) Zanzibar Campus, July 2024.

Driving Zanzibar's Digital Transformation Through Innovation

At ZRCP, we work on a select range of areas to support socio-economic development and inclusive growth in Zanzibar.

Economic Growth

Explore our expertise in driving sustainable economic growth and development through evidence-based research and policy analysis.

Digital Economy

Discover our insights and strategies for leveraging the digital economy to promote economic inclusivity and innovation in Zanzibar.

Financial Sector Reforms

Learn about our contributions to fostering a robust and inclusive financial sector through policy analysis and reform recommendations.

Good Governance

Explore our initiatives aimed at promoting good governance and effective public policy for sustainable socio-economic development.

"Translating Knowledge into Actionable Policies"

- ZRCP Motto

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Focus Areas

What we aspire:

To undertake cutting-edge research, and policy analysis for stakeholder engagement to foster socio-economic development

Economic Growth & Digital Economy

Financial Sector Reforms & Private Financing

Expansion of Inclusive Social Protection

Good Governance

Unlock the potential emerging from the Digital Economy, to drive structural transformation within and between Zanzibar’s strategic economic sectors, such as trade, services, and the blue economy including tourism.

Generate evidence to support reforms for establishing active capital markets for accumulating higher domestic resources, as well as attracting private/innovative financing and foreign investments.

Explore ways to ensure that Zanzibar has relatively robust and efficient social systems that protect everyone by providing a minimum acceptable standard of living to all, based on domestic macroeconomic factors and the formalization of workers and enterprises.

Supporting efforts to bring integrity and accountability in social services delivery and ensure equitable access and benefits to natural assets for the local private sector content as well as the community at large.

ZRCP News

Our Approach

Driving Development with Strategic Implementation Plans

Participating Approval

Inclusivity

Innovation

Impactful Lasting Effect

Explore Our Publications

Delve into our comprehensive collection of research and analysis, addressing key socio-economic and policy issues in Zanzibar. Our publications provide in-depth insights into the Zanzibar National Budget, the economic transition, health insurance systems, and the emerging blue economy, among other critical topics. Each report is designed to inform and inspire stakeholders, policymakers, and the community at large, driving meaningful change and fostering development in Zanzibar. Click below to access and read our latest works.

Strategic Plan 2024-2026

The ZRCP Strategic Plan 2024-2026 outlines a roadmap for socio-economic transformation in Zanzibar. Focused on evidence-based research, policy analysis, and fostering public-private sector collaboration, it aims to stimulate economic growth, enhance social protection, and promote sustainable development across all sectors.

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Zanzibar National Budget 2024/2025

The "Zanzibar National Budget 2024/2025: Private Sector’s Perspective" by ZRCP and ZNCC explores the private sector's crucial role in fostering Zanzibar's future prosperity through strategic investments. It analyzes fiscal measures, economic growth, and investment opportunities.

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Our Core Partners

Project Partners

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