Tanzania EPZ Firms and their Potentials in Technology Transfer

Technology transfer is a diffusion of skills and knowledge from one firm to another for the purpose of application. This study investigated the potential of the firms within Tanzania EPZs in transferring technology to firms outside the zones. The study was carried out in Dar as Salaam, Morogoro and Arusha. Study findings revealed that EPZ firms in Tanzania have little potential in technology transfer. This is evidenced by findings which have revealed that most EPZ have low tech firms. The study recommends, among others, that in order to attract high tech firms such electronics, pharmaceutical, chemical, TV and radio in Tanzania EPZ, trainings have to be conducted to more scientists and technicians. In this, the government needs to have science and technology plans so that engineers and technicians are groomed to manage high tech firms in Tanzania EPZ.