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The study was conducted by the Zanzibar Research Centre for Socioeconomic and Policy Analysis (ZRCP). It is a collaborative effort by the Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar (RGoZ) and Zanzibar Start-up Association (ZSA), while supported by the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands (EKN) in Tanzania through the Netherlands Enterprise Agency and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) through FUNGUO Project.

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.

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.

This policy note explores the importance of ocean-based industrialization in Zanzibar as a key driver for economic growth. It highlights emerging opportunities like offshore wind energy and aquaculture, emphasizing government support for sustainable development.

This working paper explores options for boosting private financing and initiating domestic capital markets in Zanzibar to support strategic programs under the ZADEP 2021-2026. It offers innovative solutions to bridge the existing funding gap.

This conference, held from May 6-7, 2023, focused on enhancing Zanzibar's digital transformation to attract private and innovative financing. Organized by ZRCP and partners, it explored strategies to build a prosperous future through digital technologies and investment.

This policy note explores the impact of deep-water seaweed farming on economic empowerment in Zanzibar, highlighting its potential to alleviate poverty, enhance gender equality, and support the Blue Economy while addressing challenges posed by climate change and poor farming technology.

This policy note outlines the readiness conditions for implementing Universal Health Insurance (UHI) in Zanzibar. It emphasizes the need for rapid coverage expansion, strong institutional frameworks, and quality assurance to ensure successful health financing and service delivery.

This publication explores policy options for establishing a universal health insurance system in Zanzibar. It provides a detailed analysis of system design approaches, highlighting the benefits and challenges, to guide the implementation of an efficient and sustainable health insurance model.

This publication explores whether investments in industries and the blue economy present opportunities or risks for the Zanzibar Social Security Fund (ZSSF). It examines optimal investment strategies to support Zanzibar's economic and social development.

This publication outlines the necessary conditions for establishing readiness for Universal Health Insurance (UHI) in Zanzibar, focusing on key strategies, policy frameworks, and implementation steps to ensure successful healthcare coverage for all.

This brief analysis of the Zanzibar Statistical Abstract 2022 by ZRCP highlights the importance of utilizing national statistics to drive inclusive economic growth and enhance equitable access to social investments. It explores the implications of economic growth, employment, digital transformation, and social investments, offering insights for policymakers to promote pro-poor outcomes.