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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 Determinants of Rural Market Participation for Smallholder Maize Farmers in Dodoma Region-Tanzania
(IRDP, 2018)Like many other Sub-Sahara African countries, the contribution made by smallholder farmers in Tanzania’s economy cannot be under estimated given the fact that, majority depend on them for food security and industrialization ... -
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 ... -
Socio-economic Factors Associated with Desired Number of Antenatal Care Visits in Tanzania
(Rural Planning Journal, 2024)This study analyses socioeconomic factors associated with the desired number of Antenatal Care (ANC) visits in Tanzania. The data are extracted from the Tanzania Demographic Health Survey and Malaria Indicator. The study ... -
The sociology of industrialisation: Communication, Culture and the Industrialisation of Developing Countries in a Globalised World
(IRDP, 2018)The discussion is to be located on the contours and context of rural development in Uganda and an overview of developing countries. The realities of globalisation and the information age impact on communities in ways ... -
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 ... -
Stakeholders Involvement in Addressing Land Conflicts in Tanzania: A Case of Dodoma Urban District
(IRDP, 2018)This study was conducted in Dodoma-Makulu Ward in Dodoma Urban District. The general objective was to assess the involvement of stakeholders in addressing land conflicts in urban areas. The study involved 110 households ... -
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 Employed by Single Fathers in Preventing Violence against Children. A Case of Nzuguni Ward in Dodoma City
(Rural Planning Journal, 2024)Violence against children has recently become detrimental. The study was conducted in Dodoma city at Nzuguni ward to examine strategies employed by single fathers in preventing violence against children, whereby a ... -
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 and Livelihood Outcomes among Households of Smallholder Farmers in Iramba District, Tanzania
(IRDP, 2018)Sunflower production is an important economic activity which is potential for improving livelihood outcomes among smallholder farmers’ households. However, despite such potentials, studies still debate on whether livelihood ... -
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 ... -
Sustainability of Community-based School Feeding Initiatives in Mpwapwa District, Tanzania
(Rural Planning Journal, 2019-12)This study assessed the constraints to sustainability of community-based primary school meal initiatives. The study used a sample of 100 community members and 23 local government officials, teachers and school food committee ...