Tanzanians Trained to Analyze Trade Data
29 August 2012
From July 16-17, SATH conducted a trade data analysis workshop for government officials in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. The workshop provided participants with skills in obtaining and analyzing trade and tariff data. In the course of the training, a Tanzania Trade Snapshot was developed which provides detailed information about the structure and patters of Tanzania's external trade and tariffs. Tanzania is a member of the Southern African Development Community (SADC), which is progressing towards a full free trade area (FTA), and is also participating in negotiations towards a Tripartite FTA with the East African Community (EAC) and Common Market of Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA). These skills will allow Tanzania to analyze policy decisions related to the SADC FTA and Tripartite.
SATH engages in trade data analysis training as the ability to conduct high quality analysis of trade data is essential for informed policy making. In order to develop considered positions, countries need detailed information on what they are exporting and importing. Government officials need to know where to obtain trade data, how to analyze it and use this information to formulate policy recommendations. Similarly, sound international marketing strategies by the business sector need to be based on qualified analysis and assessment of trade data.
In order to create trade and tariff statistics officials need not only extensive knowledge of relevant databases but also a thorough understanding of trade classifications, trade indicators and statistical programs. Relevant knowledge in all these areas was conveyed during the workshop, which targeted officials from government departments such as trade, finance, foreign affairs and customs as well as private sector organizations, civil society organizations and research institutions working in the field of trade.
SATH engages in trade data analysis training as the ability to conduct high quality analysis of trade data is essential for informed policy making. In order to develop considered positions, countries need detailed information on what they are exporting and importing. Government officials need to know where to obtain trade data, how to analyze it and use this information to formulate policy recommendations. Similarly, sound international marketing strategies by the business sector need to be based on qualified analysis and assessment of trade data.
In order to create trade and tariff statistics officials need not only extensive knowledge of relevant databases but also a thorough understanding of trade classifications, trade indicators and statistical programs. Relevant knowledge in all these areas was conveyed during the workshop, which targeted officials from government departments such as trade, finance, foreign affairs and customs as well as private sector organizations, civil society organizations and research institutions working in the field of trade.
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