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Factors Influencing Technical Efficiency of Sunflower Production among Smallholder Farmers in Chemba District, Central Tanzania
(IRDP, 2022-12)The intention of this study was to assess the technical efficiency of farmers in sunflower production in Chemba District. Specifically, the study determined Technical Efficiency of sunflower production in the study ... -
Factors Influencing the Adoption of Improved Oil Palm Variety in Kigoma Rural District of Tanzania
(IRDP, 2022-12)Abstract Climate change has been reported to pose negative effects on agriculture globally. Adoption of Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) practices such as using improved seeds has been widely recognized as a promising ... -
Factors Influencing Utilizationof Development Resources for Youth Employment at Majengo Mtaa in Babati District
(Rural Planning Journal, 2015-06)Abstract: The aim of this study was to examine factors influencing utilization of development resources for youth. Specifically, the study aimed at identifying the resources available for youth employment, to determine ... -
Farmers’ Participation in Irrigated Farming in Chamwino District in Dodoma Region Central Tanzania
(Rural Planning Journal, 2016-06)ABSTRACT: Irrigated farming has been practiced for a long time in many parts of the world including Tanzania aiming at increasing food production. A rural community is important food production sector that produces and ... -
Food Security Status among College and University Students in Mwanza, Tanzania
(Rural Planning Journal, 2021-06-30)Most studies concerning food security focus on the household level. Less attention has been paid to the individual level specifically, students in colleges and universities, despite its potential impacts on students' ... -
Formalization of Property Rights in Unplanned Settlementand Women’s Security of Tenure: A case of Manzese ward, Dar es Salaam
(Rural Planning Journal, 2015-06)Abstract: In recent years, formalization of property rights in unplanned settlement is considered an important tool towards enhancing security of tenure and subsequent poverty reduction. However, security of tenure among ... -
Gender perspectives on decentralisation and service users’ participation in rural Tanzania
(IRDP, 2011-06)A B S T R A C T Increasing participation in decision-making processes by service users is one of the objectives of decentralisation reforms in Tanzania. The argument is that decentralisation enhances participation by ... -
Gender Roles On Household Hygiene and Sanitation: Experience from Mtakuja Ward in Geita District, Tanzania
(Rural Planning Journal, 2016-12)ABSTRACT: One of the most observable divides between women and men in developing countries like Tanzania is in household sanitation and hygiene. The provision of hygiene and sanitation are often considered women’s tasks ... -
A gendered users′ perspective on decentralized primary health services in rural Tanzania
(IRDP, 2008-11)Since the 1990s, Tanzania has been implementing health sector reforms including decentralization of primary healthcare services to districts and users. The impact of the reforms on the access, quality and appropriateness ... -
Human Settlements Development in Tanzania: Land Access, Housing, Water Supply and Sanitation Services
(TEMA & SIYAYA, 2022)The general objective of this study was to assess and discuss the state and challenges existing in human settlements development in Tanzania. Specifically, the study aimed at establishing the status and challenges of access ... -
Impact of Agricultural Policy Fluidity on Trust Among Youth Coffee Farmers in Tanzania: An Application of Difference in Difference Method
(International Journal of Economic Behavior and Organization, 2022-01-21)Abstract: The present paper assesses impact of agricultural policy fluidity on youths’ trustworthiness in abiding to contracts with private investors in the coffee sector in Tanzania. In the 2018/19 coffee season, the ... -
Impact of Corporate Income Tax on Economic Growth in Zanzibar
(Rural Planning Journal, 2023-12)This study investigates the impact of corporate income tax on economic growth in Zanzibar from 1990 to 2021. The study employed Vector-Error Correction Model (VECM) to examine the long-run and short-run impact of corporate ... -
Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Child Basic Immunisation Coverage in Tanzania: An Interrupted Time Series Analysis
(Rural Planning Journal, 2024)The COVID-19 pandemic posed significant challenges to healthcare systems globally, including Tanzania, disrupting essential health services, including child basic immunisation programmes. Using an interrupted time series ... -
The Impact of Exports and Imports on Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Dynamics
(Rural Planning Journal, 2024)The study shows how international trade contributes to the gross domestic product dynamic in Tanzania. It employs the Autoregressive Distributive Lag Error Correction model to capture the dynamic relationship between ... -
The Impact of ICT Innovation on the Economic Performance of sub-Saharan African Countries
(IRDP, 2022-12)This study examines the impact of ICT innovation on the economic performance of 48 sub-Saharan African countries. The study used fixed and random effect models to estimate the impact of ICT innovation on economic ... -
The Impact of ICT Use on Trade Openness in Sub-Saharan African Countries
(IRDP, 2022-12)This study uses panel data for 48 sub-Sahara Africa countries, ranging from the year 2000 to 2020, to empirically examine the impact of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) use and adoption (internet use) on ... -
The Impact of Introducing Planning Intervention to a Rural Area in Transition: The Case of Nsimbini – Golokodo Rural Functional Area Plan and Draft Scheme
(IRDP, 2018)This paper explores the impact of introducing planning interventions in semi-rural areas, under traditional leadership with indigenous land allocation. It focuses on a case study of the Nsimbini-Golokodo area identified ... -
Impact of Subsidized Farm Inputs in Maize Production by Smallholder Farmers in Rungwe District, Tanzania
(Rural Planning Journal, 2016-12)ABSTRACT: The aim of this study was to assess the impact of using subsidized farm inputs in maize production in Rungwe District. Study employed a cross-sectional research design. Both probability and non-probability sampling ... -
Improving the Quality of Health Care in Rural Tanzania: Requires Working on the Unfinished Agenda
(TEMA & SIYAYA, 2022)In Tanzania, the majority of the population is located in rural area. National Health Policy in the country clearly advocating health for all, this is basically focused on ensuring no one is left behind regardless of any ... -
Industrial Development in Tanzania: Charting the Continuity
(TEMA & SIYAYA, 2022)Industrialization is an important driver of economic development. It has significant contribution to job creation, increased productivity and exports as well as contribution to market for agricultural products which take ...
