Confederation of Tanzania Industries
CTI the voice of Industry
The Confederation of Tanzania industries is an independent, self financed, legally constituted organisation that serves its members by speaking out on their behalf and generally representing their interests. The main aim of CTI is to ensure that there is a conducive legal, financial and economic environment within which industry can operate effectively, prosper and contribute to national wealth and development.
The Mission
The Confederation of Tanzania industries holds the belief that the prosperity of the nation and the welfare of its people are primarily dependent upon individual initiative and endeavour.
CTI champions the free spirit of the enterprise as a basis for industry prosperity. To this end, CTI represents and actively promotes the interests of the manufacturing sector and supporting industries in Tanzania.
Objectives
To present the views of members, and co- operate with the government of the day, local authorities and other bodies essential to industry. To promote a competitive business environment in Tanzania in which sustained development is possible. To act as a prime source of information, about manufacturing and associated industries for its members, the government, potential investors and media. To collect, disseminate and make available statistics and other information on matters concerning or affecting industry. To gather and maintain information from the members with regard to matters related to industry for subsequent translation into policies. Encourage and promote membership in CTI and ensure that the organisation is adequately financed.
Membership
CTI members are the core of Tanzania industry. Membership is corporate; hence companies become members and not individuals. Companies join the organisation to give industry a say in the economic and social development of the Tanzania society. Members of CTI range from large- scale companies with an annual turnover of more than TZS 30 billion(US$ 20 million) to the newly started enterprises with an annual turnover of TZS 10 million and a determination to grow and prosper.
CTI membership is grouped into two categories
Ordinary Membership
Open to companies engaged in value adding manufacturing, processing and assembling.
Associate Membership
Open to companies that provide service to manufacturing, processing and assembling.
Membership Fees and Subscriptions
- A member fee of TZS 50,000(US$ 34.6) is payable once on joining for companies with annual turnover from TZS 0-199 million (US$ 0-137,778).
- A membership fee of TZS 100,000(US$69.2) is payable once on joining for companies with annual turnover in excess of TZS 200 million (US$138,470).
- A membership fee of TZS 50,000(US$ 34.6) is payable once on joining for micro and small enterprises. Annual subscriptions are fixed by members and vary according to turnover.
The Present Membership Embraces
Manufacturing processing and assembling companies
Communication construction consultancies
Finance hospitality industries (hotel and tourism)
Media and information technology transportation utilities
Services
- Lobby, influence and advise the government to effect change that supports industries.
- Represent members and speak on their behalf in the task force on tax reform during the budget formulation process.
- Conduct researches on topical issues affecting members and disseminate findings.
- Provide for a discussion and formulation of policy pertinent to the well being of manufacturing and supporting industries.
- Intervene on behalf of members to resolve emerging problems with public officials.
- Act as mediator between members with conflicting views/ positions.
- Collect, organise and disseminate information on business opportunities, trade fairs, markets, product, industry and other business- related activities.
- Provide library services.
- Publish document like membership directories, industrial key figures, annual reports, study reports and newsletters and deliver them to members and other stakeholders.
- Provide information on training opportunities, financial assistance and joint ventures.
- Provide for a fee daily press cuttings of major local and regional newspapers, international magazines and journals.
- Conduct seminars, workshops and training on topical issues.
- Issue letters of introduction upon request to members traveling on business outside the country.
- Provide net- working events for members
- Organise trade missions abroad.
- Facilitate business linkages between SMEs and large corporate members.
- Provide hotline telephone services no. 0744 404 161 for members to:
- Express their views on topical issues affecting industry in general
- Report cases of harassment and extortion by public officials
- Give their views on CTI could become a more responsible business association .
Management
CTI’s policy making organ is the governing council headed by an elected chairperson, who is supported by two vice chairpersons, regional outreach chairpersons and twelve other members elected at an Annual General Meeting. They all serve a two- year term of office. The governing council comprises, in addition to the elected members, the immediate past chairperson and co-opted members who have no voting rights. The council is supported by a permanent secretariat headed by an executive director.
The Governing Council is responsible for the management of the affairs of the confederation while the day –to-day activities are carried out by the secretariat.
- The council has 7 standing committees:
- Management
- Economic affairs
- Fiscal policy and taxation
- Membership services (finance and administration)
- Small scale industries for women
- Entrepreneurship and poverty alleviation
- Textiles and garments
- Transport, utilities and infrastructure
Achievements
Despite initial difficulties, CTI has accomplished a number of objectives notably in the areas of policy and advocacy¸ membership services, membership growth and development and capacity building at the secretariat.
