THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF TANZANIAS DIGITAL AND ELECTRONIC BANKING TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF NATIONAL ECONOMY.
In the past two decades, the rapid expansion of digital and electronic banking has driven national economic development in Tanzania. This paper discusses the contributions of key digital financial platforms, which encompass mobile banking, internet banking, mobile money services, agency banking, and automated payment systems, towards economic growth, financial inclusion, and the modernization of the financial sector. Through both qualitative and quantitative findings from national reports, regulatory frameworks, and industry studies, this article sets out to show that digital banking increases the accessibility of finance to excluded segments of the population, reduces transaction costs, and encourages formalization of business activities.
Furthermore, Electronic banking enhances government revenue collection due to digitized tax platforms, fortifies monetary policy transmission, and reinforces efficiency in public service delivery. Challenges such as cybersecurity risks, barriers in digital literacy, and infrastructural constraints are also discussed. This paper concludes that digital and electronic banking have set a transformational pace for Tanzania’s socioeconomic development and presents policy recommendations to foster innovation, security, and inclusivity in growth within the financial sector.
Keywords: Digital Banking, Electronic Banking, Financial Inclusion, Economic Development, Tanzania, Financial Technology (FinTech), Electronic Payments, Banking Innovation.
