Mligo, Ignasia Renatus2021-08-192021-08-192021Mligo, I. R. (2021). Early childhood investment for future economic growth and industrial development in Tanzania. In F. Nafukho, & A. Boniface Makulilo (Eds.), Handbook of Research on Nurturing Industrial Economy for Africa’s Development (pp. 38-53). IGI GlobalDOI:10.4018/978-1-7998-6471-4.ch003http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12661/3276Abstract. Full text article available at https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-7998-6471-4.ch003Early childhood investment in young children 0-8 years is important. It offers a good start in life involving caring, nurturing, and safe environment to children who are the future hope of any society and nation. This chapter seeks to clarify the significance of investing quality early childhood education services for future industrial development and economic growth in Tanzania underpinned by economic growth perspectives. This chapter reports findings from an interpretive phenomenological design in three Teacher education and preschool settings in Tanzania with 10 tutors, 8 preschool teachers, and 8 parent participants. Data was generated using semi-structured interviews, focus group discussions, and documentary reviews. Findings indicated that parents and community from the areas studied lack knowledge of benefits of early investment in education. The study recommends the need for effective future practice directed at improving human development in early years in Tanzania. To achieve these aims, government policy planners need to locate favorable teaching and learning environments.enPhysical resourcesIndustrial developmentEconomic growthEarly childhood educationEducationEarly educational investmentDevelopmentIndustryBook chapter