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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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Socio-economic Drivers of Energy Consumption Patterns at Household Level in Temeke Municipality: A Case of Mbagala Kuu Ward
(Rural Planning Journal, 2017-06)ABSTRACT: The study was conducted at Mbagala Kuu ward in Temeke municipality in Dar es Salaam city to assess the socio-economic determinants of energy consumption patterns at household level. Data for this study were ... -
SOLAR POWER AN ACCEPTED ALTERNATIVE FOR RURAL ELECTRIFICATION IN TANZANIA?
(IRDP, 2011-07)ABSTRACT Solar electricity is a practical technology for rural Tanzania to get out of bio-energy crisis. This study identifies and describes effects of socio-economic factors for adoption of solar energy. The study ... -
Spatial Clustering of Cholera Deaths in Mainland Tanzania
(Rural Planning Journal, 2022-06)Cholera is a global public health problem with ramifications on families, communities and nations. This study examined the spatial clusters of cholera deaths in Mainland Tanzania. A retrospective study design was employed ... -
The Status of Paddy Farming and Factors Affecting its Production Among Smallholder Farmers in Bahi District, Tanzania
(Rural Planning Journal, 2017-12)ABSTRACT: This study was conducted in Bahi District in order to assess status of paddy farming and factors affecting its production among smallholder producers. Interview, observation, focus group discussion and documentary ... -
The Status of Planning in Tanzania Manufacturing SMEs
(Institute of Rural Development Planning (IRDP), 2024)This study aimed to investigate Manufacturing-Small and Medium Enterprises (Ma SMEs) planning practices in the Dodoma Region of Tanzania and contribute to planning related literature in developing countries. The study ... -
Status on the Use of Improved Cooking Stoves in Rungwe District: A Case of Makandana Ward
(Rural Planning Journal, 2022-06)The study assessed the status of using Improved Cooking Stoves (ICS) at Makandana ward in the Rungwe District. Specifically, it determined the availability of ICS, analysed the factors that influence the use of the ... -
Strategies for Enhancing Productivity and Profitability of Irish Potato in Mbeya District, Tanzania
(Rural Planning Journal, 2020-12)This study investigated strategies for enhancing productivity and profitability of Irish potato in the Mbeya District, Tanzania. A cross-sectional research design was employed whereby data were collected through interviews, ... -
Sunflower Value Chain: Engendered Perspective
(Rural Planning Journal, 2015-12)Abstract: Gender inequality exists in many agricultural value chains. This study analyzed gender participation along the Sunflower Value Chain (SVC). A cross-sectional research design was adopted and the combination of ...
