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Quest for Political Inclusivity: Enablers and Barriers for Political Participation for Persons with Disabilities in Tanzania
(Rural Planning Journal, 2018-12)ABSTRACT: Political participation is a fundamental aspect of democratic governance, the rule of law, social inclusion and human rights approaches aimed at eliminating marginalization and discrimination. However, despite ... -
Reducing Income Poverty through Financial Support to the Poor in Zanzibar: Are Small Scale Vegetable Farmers worthy Government Attention?
(Rural Planning Journal, 2020-12)Financial support for improving businesses among the very poor has for very long time been considered too risky and thus unattractive. Subsequently, most governments of poor countries have been establishing specialized ... -
Reflection on decentralization of performance of periodic open markets in Dodoma Municiplaity, Tanzania
(Rural Planning Journal, 2017-06)ABSTRACT: A critical issue in decentralisation is the delivery of services to lower government levels. This article gives a reflection of decentralisation with experience from Tanzania. The article is based on assessment ... -
Relationship between Foreign Exchange Reserves and Economic Growth in Tanzania: Application of Wald Granger-Causality Test
(Rural Planning Journal, 2023)The study investigates the causal relationship between foreign exchange reserves and economic growth in Tanzania from 1990-2021. The study employed the Wald Granger-Causality Test to examine the causal relationship between ... -
A Report on the Empowerment of Consumers of Regulated Communications Goods and Services in Selected Districts in Tanzania
(Institute of Rural Development Planning, 2017-06)As part of its operation programme for the year 2016/2017, the Council commissioned a study to assess the empowerment of consumers of regulated communications goods and services. The study objective was to gather and analyse ... -
Resources and Benefits for Participation in Social Networks among Small Scale Women Entrepreneurs in Mwanza City, Tanzania
(IRDP, 2012-04)Abstract: In recent decades, there has been a shift in entrepreneurship theory and practice from viewing entrepreneurs as ‘independent’ towards viewing them as ‘interdependent’ and rooted in social networks. This study ... -
Revisiting Rural Development: How Can we Make Rural Regions Lucrative and Attractive In A Participatory Manner?
(IRDP, 2018)Rural development has undergone many changes in the past decades, both conceptually as well as practically. An historical bibliometric study of the past 70 years reveals various dramatic paradigm shifts, expressed through ... -
The Risk Management Practices and Organizational Performance in Public Institutions: A Case of DUWASA and TANESCO in Dodoma
(2023-06)This paper assesses the risk management practices and organizational performance of public institutions. Specifically, the paper assessed, the types of risks faced by public institutions, the strategies used in managing ... -
Role of Agro-Processing Firms on Grape Market Promotion in Dodoma City: A Case of UWAZAMAM and Nkulabi Wine Factories in Mpunguzi Village
(IRDP, 2018)This study was conducted in Mpunguzi Village, Dodoma City to assess the role of Agroprocessing firms on grape market promotion. The study examined the production capacity of grape producers and wine factories, examine the ... -
The Role of Local Authorities in Promoting Implementable Rural Planning, for the Benefit of Local Economy and Communities
(IRDP, 2018)In recent decades, global mega trends –notably urbanization, globalization, democratization and decentralization - shifted global focus, mainly towards urban issues. Those mega trends affect rural areas as well. Development ... -
The Role of Non-Governmental Organisations in Raising Community Awareness on Improving Accessibility to Water Services in Rural Areas, Tanzania
(Rural Planning Journal, 2015-06)Abstract: The study on the role of non-governmental organisations in raising community awareness on improving accessibility to water services in rural areas was conducted in Mtamba and Magoda villages in Morogoro and Njombe ... -
Rural Finance and Development in Tanzania: Recent Progress and Challenges
(TEMA & SIYAYA, 2022)Although Tanzania has recorded a relatively high economic growth over the recent years, the performance of the rural-based sectors has remained dismal. Factors that contributed to the low performance of these sectors include ... -
School Based Factors Influencing Pupils’ Examination Performance in Maswa District
(Rural Planning Journal, 2015-12)Abstract: The study on pupils’ school-based factors influencing pupils’ examinations performance was conducted in Maswa district involving 138 respondents. The study intended to examine school based factors that influence ... -
Self-Help Groups and Access to Sexual and Reproductive Health Services and Rights among Youth in Mtwara and Lindi Districts, Tanzania
(Rural Planning Journal, 2015-06)Abstract: In Tanzania, as elsewhere in the world, adolescent pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections are serious public health issues among youth. This study was conducted to assess the impact of self-help groups on ... -
Sera ya Taifa ya Ardhi ya Mwaka 1995 (Toleo la 2023)
(Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania Wizara ya Ardhi, Nyumba na Maendeleo ya Makazi., 2023) -
SERA YA TAIFA YA MIFUGO
(Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania Wizara ya Mifugo na Uvuvi, 2006-12) -
Sexual Behaviours among Adolescents in Community Secondary Schools in Rural Areas of Central Tanzania:
(Maxwell Scientific Organization, 2011-07-30)Abstract: This study was carried out in the study area between July to August, 2010 with the aim of determining sexual behaviours among adolescents enrolled to community secondary schools. Quantitative data for the study ... -
Small and Medium Enterprise Development Policy 2003
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Smallholder Farmers’ Adaptation Strategies to Climate Change in Semi-Arid Areas of Chamwino District, Tanzania
(Rural Planning Journal, 2018-12)ABSTRACT: Climate is the main determinant for agricultural productivity worldwide. This paper presents the findings of a study conducted in Chamwino District in Dodoma Region to examine smallholder farmers‟ adaptation ... -
Smallholder farmers’ resilience capacity to climate change shocks at Kikombo ward in Dodoma region
(IRDP, 2023-06)Despite the fact that, climate change is a threat worldwide, semi-arid areas are more vulnerable to its distress. This study was conducted at Kikombo Ward in Chamwino District to examine the local community’s resilience ...
