Objective
To quantify the economic impact of GBVH on the private sector workforce in Tanzania, build the business case for private sector investment in GBVH prevention and response, and propose actionable recommendations to create safer, more equitable workplaces.

Scope of Work
The study targets a minimum of 30 private sector companies across mainland Tanzania and Zanzibar, covering sectors with high female workforce participation including agribusiness, manufacturing, tourism, mining, logistics, and financial services. It examines the forms, prevalence, and drivers of workplace GBVH, including socio-cultural norms that silence survivors and protect perpetrators, and assesses existing company policies, grievance mechanisms, and employee support services. Direct and indirect costs of GBVH are quantified, including productivity losses, absenteeism, staff turnover, healthcare expenses, legal costs, and reputational damage.

Key Activities

• Comprehensive literature review on GBVH and its economic impact in Tanzania and comparable contexts
• Mixed-methods data collection combining quantitative surveys, qualitative key informant interviews, focus group discussions, and in-depth company case studies
• Assessment of existing workplace policies, grievance mechanisms, and GBVH intervention practices across participating companies
• Cost analysis quantifying direct and indirect economic impacts of GBVH on businesses
• Development of evidence-based recommendations for private sector companies, industry associations, and policymakers
• Dissemination of preliminary findings to IFC and strategic stakeholders including participating companies