Volume 19 Issue 1 December 2017
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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 ... -
Effects of Participatory Forest Management on Communities’ Livelihoods in Arc Forest of South Nguru Mountains in Mvomero District, Tanzania
(Rural Planning Journal, 2017-06)ABSTRACT: This paper examined the effects of Participatory Forest Management (PFM) on people’s livelihoods around the South Nguru in Mvomero District where two Participatory Forest Management approaches namely: Joint Forest ... -
Knowledge on HIV/AIDS, Prevalence of Sexual Activities and Condom use Among Students in Higher Learning Institutions in Dodoma Municipality, Tanzania. A case of Institute of Rural Development Planning (IRDP)
(Rural Planning Journal, 2017-06)ABSTRACT: HIV/AIDS is among the major health challenges facing the world, specifically in Sub-Saharan African countries. Youth are the most affected group, with most of new infections occurring among youths. Students in ... -
Accessibility of Reproductive Health Service among Teenage Expectant Mothers Aged 13-19 Years in Madukani Ward, Dodoma Municipality, Tanzania
(Rural Planning Journal, 2017-06)ABSTRACT: Teenage Expectant mothers often lack knowledge, education, experience, income and power relative to older mothers. In many cultures, specifically in developing countries, they may also have to tolerate the effects ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Factors for Low Birth Registration in Mbeya District, Tanzania
(Rural Planning Journal, 2017-06)ABSTRACT: Birth registration is a crucial instrument to generate accurate demographic data, which is essential for government to plan and meet the needs of its citizens. This study was conducted to find out the factors for ... -
Determinants of Loan Defaults in Microfinance Institutions in Tanzania: A case of two Selected Microfinance Institutions in Dodoma Municipality
(Rural Planning Journal, 2017-06)ABSTRACT: The study on determinants of loan defaults in Microfinance Institutions in Tanzania was carried in Dodoma Municipality in two selected branches namely PRIDE and FINCA. Specifically, the study intended to: assess ... -
Adoption of Modern Beekeeping Technology among Smallholder Beekeepers in Selected villages of Mpanda District, Tanzania
(Rural Planning Journal, 2017-06)The Government of Tanzania recognizes the untapped potential of beekeeping industry in the country. Efforts have been made to promote and support modern beekeeping technology especially in areas with high potential for ...