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Participation in School Committees in Monitoring Primary School Projects in the Nyang’hwale District in Tanzania
(IRDP, 2023-06)School committees hold a central role in decision making on various issues about the development and delivery of primary education, including the monitoring of school projects. This study examined the participation of ... -
Performance of Community Based Organizations (CBOs) in Improving Quality of Urban Environment
(Rural Planning Journal, 2017-06)ABSTRACT: The aim of the paper was to assess performance of CBOs in improving Quality of urban environment in Mabwepande neighbourhood in Dar es Salaam. The paper utilizes data of the study which was carried out in Mabwepande ... -
The Performance of Community Health Fund in Tanzania: A case of Chato and Buseresere wards in Chato District
(Rural Planning Journal, 2015-12)Abstract: This study was conducted in two wards of Chato district namely; Chato and Buseresere wards. A cross sectional community survey was conducted in these two wards aiming at assessing the challenges on the performance ... -
The Performance of Reproductive Health Education among Female Adolescents: A Case of Chamwino District, Dodoma Region
(Rural Planning Journal, 2015-12)Abstract: This study was conducted in Chamwino District, in the four selected villages namely; Nzari, Mahamha, MvumiMakulu and Mvumi Mission. The objectives of the study were to identify methodologies used in delivering ... -
Performance of the Constituency Development Catalyst Fund in Kishapu Constituency in Shinyanga Region, Tanzania
(Rural Planning Journal, 2016-12)ABSTRACT: This study was conducted in Kishapu district in the year 2015 to assess the performance of development catalyst funds. Specifically the study intended to identify Constituency Development Catalyst Fund (CDTF) ... -
Persistence of Female Genital Mutilation in Tarime District, Tanzania
(Rural Planning Journal, 2015-06)Abstract: The study aimed at assessing the reasons for the persistence of the Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in Tanzania. The specific objectives of the study were to identify the actual status of FGM in the study area, ... -
Prevalence and Correlates of Pre-Marital Fertility (Childbearing) among Unmarried Female Youths in Chamwino District in Central Tanzani
(Maxwell Scientific Organization, 2012-03-20)Abstract: Fertility/childbearing among non-married female youths has been associated with several social problems to a female youth, as well as both social and health problems to a child (newborn). This study was carried ... -
Prevalence and Determinants of Risky Sexual Behaviour among Youth in Chamwino District, Central Tanzania
(Rural Planning Journal, 2015-06)Abstract: Sexually Transmitted Infections including HIV/AIDS are among the major sexual and reproductive health problems facing Tanzania. This study was carried in Chamwino District in Central Tanzania to determine prevalence ... -
Prevalence and Factors Associated with Child Malnutrition in Nzega District, Rural Tanzania
(IRDP, 2008-09)Abstract: Children younger than five years are the most vulnerable to diseases and malnutrition. A cross-sectional study was undertaken in rural areas of Nzega district in Tanzania to assess the prevalence and factors ... -
Primary School Types, Gender and Examination Performance in Maswa District
(Rural Planning Journal, 2015-12)Abstract: Students’ examinations performance is a great challenge as far as quality education is concerned. The study on the implications of primary school categories and gender on pupils’ examination performance was ... -
Private Sector Participation in Local Government Planning and Budgeting Processes: Experiences from Makete and Njombe Districts Councils
(IRDP, 2023-06)The private sector is a key development partner, thus, its participation in government development planning and budgeting processes is crucial. This study investigated private sector participation in planning and budgeting ... -
Psychosocial Consequences and Women Experience of Using Contraceptives in Temeke Municipality, Tanzania.
(Rural Planning Journal, 2021-12)The cornerstone of women's and girls' rights, as well as their sexual and reproductive health, is access to safe and modern contraceptives. Women's independence, freedom, and gender equity are all aided by access to ... -
Public Perception on Land Policy Challenges and Land Conflicts: A case of Dodoma Makulu ward, Dodoma Municipality
(Rural Planning Journal, 2016-12)ABSTRACT: This study was conducted in Dodoma-Makulu ward in Dodoma Urban District in 2011. The general objective was to relate the execution of Land Policy; that is management, governance and leadership of urban lands to ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ...