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Understanding Land Market in the Peri-urban Areas: Opportunities and Challenges for Industrialization in Tanzania
(IRDP, 2018)Land market has grown to be among the key mechanisms to acquire land for industrialization. This is because; in a well functioning land market, it allocates land to investors timely. This paper assesses the opportunities ... -
Unlocking the Potential of Traditional Pastoralism System for Industrialization of Tanzanian Economy
(IRDP, 2018)Tanzania proudly ranks the third in terms of number of livestock among Sub-Saharan countries. Livestock-related activities contribute about 5 to 7.4% to Tanzania’s Gross Domestic Product, and about 30% of agricultural ... -
Upstream and Downstream Integrated Supply Chain: Its effect on improving efficiency in supply of oil and gas products in Tanzania
(Rural Planning Journal, 2021-12)The purpose of this study was to examine the integration between upstream and downstream supply chain of oil and gas products and determine its effect on improving efficiency.The study was conducted in City Council of ... -
Urban Wastewater Utilization for Economic Activities in Dodoma Urban District, Tanzania
(IRDP, 2011-09)Abstract: In the semi-arid areas of Tanzania that experience frequent periods of drought, wastewater is a critical resource for landed and landless households. This wastewater, which is generated daily by a rapidly growing ... -
Usage of Emergency Contraceptives among Female Students and its Associated Factors: Evidence from Higher Learning Institutions in Dodoma, Tanzania
(Rural Planning Journal, 2021-06-30)This study was carried out to fill the information gap on the use of Emergency Contraceptives (ECs) among female undergraduates, taking a case of Dodoma, Tanzania. A purposive sampling method was used to select three higher ... -
Use of Mobile Phone Services in Accessing Agricultural Market Information Among Smallholder Farmers in Bahi and Mvomero Districts, Tanzania
(IRDP, 2022-12)The government of Tanzania plays a great role in promoting mobile phone use in the country. Available statistics show that more than 50 million sim cards were registered by June 2022. Also, over 60% small-scale farmers ... -
Users’ perspectives on decentralized rural water services in Tanzania
(IRDP, 2008-11)Abstract This article examines the impact of decentralization reforms on improving access to domestic water supply in the rural districts of Kondoa and Kongwa, Tanzania, using a users’ and a gender perspective. The ... -
Value Chain Analysis: A Case of Chinese cabbage, Tomatoes and Okra at Swaswa Settlement in Dodoma Municipality
(Rural Planning Journal, 2015-06)Abstract: The study about value chain analysis was conducted at Swaswa settlement in Dodoma urban district. The area practices wastewater irrigation as there is Waste stabilization ponds which form a source of reliable, ... -
Violence Against Women in Lake Victoria Zone: A Case of Tarime District, Tanzania
(Rural Planning Journal, 2024)Violence against women is a global challenge affecting the survivors of violence, their families, and the country at large. While the prevention of violence against women is inevitable for the wellbeing of a nation, yet ... -
Women participation in Microcredit Services and its Effect on Business Improvement, Household Welfare and Women Empowerment in Babati, Tanzania
(Rural Planning Journal, 2015-06)Abstract: This study was conducted in Babati Town with the aim of assessing the contribution of microcredit services to business growth, household welfare and women empowerment. Specific objectives of the study were to: ... -
Youth Involvement in Economic Activities and Reduction of Social Vulnerability: Case of Bukoba Municipality and Muleba District
(Rural Planning Journal, 2015-12)Abstract: The study was conducted in Bukoba Municipality and Muleba District Council in Kagera Region to explorer the association between youth involvement in economic activities and reduction in their social vulnerability. ...
