Analysing the Contribution of Tailoring Business in Zanzibar Economy: A Case of Urban West Region,Zanzibar

The objective of this research was to analyze the contribution of tailoring business in Zanzibar economy. Few researches were done in Zanzibar but the tailoring was not investigated as a specific business sector. The research design was descriptive, quantitative and qualitative. Data for the study were collected by using questionnaires and interviews. The study revealed that, Owners and Tailors have the important contribution to Zanzibar economy in terms of creating many jobs and reduce unemployment which eventually results into substantial reduction of poverty. In spite of that contribution, the study also found that all identified forms of this business were conductedtheir businesses at the micro and small levels so the growth of this industry and earrings were inefficient. The study found various factors that constraint the development of this industry, some of them were of government policies, technological and business knowledge. For mitigating or reduce the problem, the researcher recommend RGoZ to improve policies, to enhance tailoring industry of all possible ways such as giving fair loans, incubating them over the period programmed. Giant owners were advised to motivate their tailors. In overall, tailors and owners were suggested to value their profession by gaining their knowledge, skills and do what their customers want.

Level dc:type.qualificationlevel

masters

Grantor dc:publisher.institution

The Open University of Tanzania

Year dc:date.issued

2014

Author dc:creator

• Mwita, Mambo H.

• 658 Gerneral management

Language dc:language

en