Lawi Yohana
Dr. Lawi Yohana is an economist at the Open University of Tanzania, known for his insights on agricultural trade and economic policies. He has recently voiced concerns regarding Tanzania's trade tensions with Malawi and South Africa, advocating for the exploration of alternative markets to mitigate potential economic fallout from the ongoing dispute.
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Dr Lawi Yohana said Africa’s efforts to finance its own development face significant structural limitations.
Analysts caution as Africa backs AfDB with record $11bn windfall
Tanzania· 2026-01-13
Dr Lawi Yohana, a senior economics lecturer at the Open University of Tanzania, warns that private sector participation will remain limited unless Tanzania offers a stable, predictable, and investor-friendly environment.
Experts back PPP model for Vision 2050 growthTanzania· 2025-07-20
An economist from the Open University of Tanzania, Dr Lawi Yohana, told The Citizen earlier that while Tanzania is self-sufficient in some produce, it should explore other markets.
Tanzania, Malawi reaffirm trade commitments after diplomatic talksTanzania· 2025-05-03
Dr Lawi Yohana is an economist who advised Tanzania to explore other markets if Malawi does not need their products.
Experts warn of economic fallout in Tanzania-Malawi-South Africa trade spatTanzania· 2025-04-20
