This brief examines the institutional framework for supporting the growth of micro and small businesses in Tanzania. Findings indicate a high demand for business support among MSEs but only limited use of services, such as loans from financial institutions, due to the complexity and stringency of conditions to access these services. On the supply side, the capacity of MSE support institutions to provide effective services remains limited.
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