United Republic of Tanzania
Musonda, F.M.; Wanga, G.G.
Trade reforms and food security country case studies and synthesis: 559-586
2006
Document Number: 425616
This study examines (i) the context and nature of agricultural trade-related reforms in Tanzania; (ii) the impact of reforms on intermediate variables (agricultural prices, production and trade) and on national and household-level food security; and (iii) the policy implications of the findings. It is revealed that despite liberalization, gaps in the policy, legislative, regulatory and institutional framework continue to exist in Tanzania. The study finds mixed results in terms of the impact of the reforms on household food security. Some households reported improvement from higher levels of earnings and access to cheap imported foods. However, others reported that food security has been worsened by policy changes and adverse climatic events.