Donald Mmari
TanzaniaeconomistMale8.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Dr. Donald Mmari is the Executive Director of Repoa, a research body in Tanzania, who focuses on the challenges of transitioning to clean energy in rural areas. He emphasizes the need for effective awareness campaigns to promote alternative energy sources and has highlighted the importance of making these sources accessible and affordable for low-income populations.
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Dr. Donald Mmari states that agents provide proximity to financial services, which is crucial for a cashless economy.
Why bank agents play indispensable function in the local financial systemTanzania· 2026-06-20
Repoa executive director, Dr Donald Mmari, said the blue economy is increasingly being viewed as a potential driver of economic transformation across Africa.
Zanzibar VP Hemed says blue economy emerging as growth engineTanzania· 2026-05-27
Dr Donald Mmari, the REPOA Executive Director, emphasized the importance of research and stakeholder engagement in strengthening the blue economy.
Blue economy needs research, finance, and private sector push — expertsTanzania· 2026-05-27
CRDB vice chairperson Donald Mmari said the board had adopted strategic guidelines to ensure that growth in the mining sector aligns with sustainability, accountability and inclusive development.
CRDB, mining commission ink MoU to boost small-scale miners’ access to capitalTanzania· 2026-02-24
Dr. Donald Mmari said the talks reflect the use of economic diplomacy to reshape regional partnerships.
Samia-Museveni talks signal a new era of ‘selective integration’Tanzania· 2026-02-09
REPOA executive director, Dr Donald Mmari, stressed that the budget’s success will be measured by inclusivity and poverty reduction.
Tanzania unveils record Sh61.9tr budget framework for 2026/27Tanzania· 2026-02-03
Dr Donald Mmari emphasised the need for higher intake in medical programmes during Kairuki University’s graduation ceremony.
Tanzania’s health colleges urged to boost medical admissions as personnel shortage persistsTanzania· 2025-12-05
Repoa Executive Director Dr Donald Mmari said Zanzibar’s reliance on maritime activities, including fisheries, tourism, and transport, makes ports central to economic growth.
Ports projects position Zanzibar as EAC’s major trade gatewayTanzania· 2025-09-18
Repoa director and senior researcher, Dr Donald Mmari, said several sectors are currently expanding.
Central bank assures stability amidst election season jittersTanzania· 2025-09-10
Dr Donald Mmari said population growth is one of the major factors behind rising charcoal sales.
Charcoal trade on the rise despite clean energy pushTanzania· 2025-09-04
The executive director of Research on Poverty Alleviation (Repoa), Dr Donald Mmari, also backed the idea, noting the need to link investment strategy to Tanzania’s long-term development agenda.
Rostam wants clear investment policy for locals’ empowermentTanzania· 2025-08-04
Dr Donald Mmari said that while the commitment shown in the manifesto is promising, implementation will be the true test.
Economists urge swift action as CCM pledges commitment to LNG project in 2025 manifestoTanzania· 2025-06-02
Dr Donald Mmari, the Executive Director of the Research on Poverty Alleviation (Repoa), said that part of the challenge is poor alignment with national investment priorities.
Mbeya and Tanga: Economic heavyweights left behind in Tanzania's investment raceTanzania· 2025-06-01
Dr Donald Mmari, the Executive Director of the Research on Poverty Alleviation (Repoa), discussed the challenges faced by Mbeya and Tanga.
Tanga, Mbeya face investment disconnect despite potentialTanzania· 2025-05-30Donald Mmari noted that Lazaro Twange’s biggest challenge will be to ensure a reliable electricity supply.
Leadership change at Tanesco as focus turns to power stabilityTanzania· 2025-05-07
Donald Mmari is the executive director of Research on Poverty Alleviation who emphasized the need for a balanced approach to cross-border transactions.
What sharp rise in Tanzania cross-border payments meansTanzania· 2025-04-07
Dr Donald Mmari, the Executive Director of Research on Poverty Alleviation (Repoa), said mobile credit has become a driving force behind economic activities.
Digital credit hits Sh4.22 trillion as borrower demand soarsTanzania· 2025-04-02
Repor executive director Donald Mmari highlighted the long-term consequences of rising costs in cities.
Revealed: Regions with the highest, lowest inflation in TanzaniaTanzania· 2025-03-23Dr Donald Mmari pointed to the expansion of Mtwara’s port and the improvement of regional road networks.
Industrial output: The zone giving Dar a run for its moneyTanzania· 2025-03-21Dr Donald Mmari pointed out that the beverage industry’s reach extends well beyond Tanzania’s borders.
Why beverage industry remains the backbone of Tanzania’s manufacturing sectorTanzania· 2025-03-19
Donald Mmari noted that while business confidence is high, external factors continue to pose challenges.
Tanzania business captains upbeat despite global upheavalsTanzania· 2025-03-19
Dr Donald Mmari highlighted that while promoting the benefits of clean energy is essential, ensuring that alternative energy sources are accessible and affordable is equally important.
Charcoal sales surge in Tanzania amid push for clean cooking energyTanzania· 2025-03-16
