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Tanzania Adopts New Interest Rate-Based Monetary Policy

  • Bank of Tanzania sets benchmark rate at 5.5%, moving away from the monetary-targeting framework used for the past 28 years.
  • The policy aims to manage inflation effectively and stimulate economic growth, aligning Tanzania with monetary practices of East African neighbours.

 

The Bank of Tanzania has announced a shift in its monetary policy framework, setting a new benchmark interest rate at 5.5%. This change, moving away from the monetary-targeting framework in use for 28 years, is aimed at better managing inflation and encouraging economic growth.

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