Tanzania, March 13 -- Dar es Salaam. Women entrepreneurs in Tanzania continue to face major obstacles in accessing government procurement opportunities reserved for special groups, despite an existing legal framework intended to increase their participation, a new study has revealed.

The study, conducted by Women in Law and Development in Africa (WiLDAF), shows that many women-owned businesses are unable to benefit from the government's preferential procurement system due to limited awareness, digital barriers and difficulties meeting formal business requirements.

The findings were presented during a validation meeting held in Dar es Salaam on March 12, 2026 in collaboration with the Women Directors Forum.

Under the Public Procurement ...