The Government of the United Republic of Tanzania through National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) in collaboration with the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment (MITI) conducts the Annual Survey of Industrial Production (ASIP) . Technical assistance was provided by the United Nation of Industrial Development (UNIDO). Funding was provided by the Government of Tanzania and Development Partners through the Tanzania Statistical Master Plan (TSMP) basket funding arrangements. The broad objective of the annual survey of industrial production was to generate relevant and up-dated industrial information that will be used to assess the contribution of industrial sector to the economy. Moreover, it aims at providing benchmark data for other subsequent surveys and analysis for planning, evidence-based policy formulation and decision making purposes. For more information: Contact veronica.mwangoka@nbs.go.tz