Tanzania’s growth setback: Sh15 trillion lost by ignoring disability inclusion
Tanzania is losing an estimated Sh15 trillion annually due to the systemic exclusion of people with disabilities from education and the workforce. Experts argue that removing these barriers is essential for national economic growth and improving overall living standards.
Why it matters
It highlights the significant economic opportunity cost of social inequality and the necessity of inclusive policy for developing nations.
Dar es Salaam. Tanzania could be losing up to Sh15 trillion annually through the exclusion of people with disabilities from education and employment, according to analyses based on international research and economic projections.
The article relies on economic projections from international organizations like the World Bank and ILO to present a factual argument for social inclusion.
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