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The Contribution of MIVARF in the Promotion of Agricultural Value Chain in Tanzania
(IRDP, 2018)The promotion of agricultural value chains in Tanzania has attracted the attention of the Government and other key local and international stakeholders in the agriculture sector. The Programme on Market Infrastructure, ... -
Customary Land Titling Practices in Tanzania: Are They Impetus or Obstacle to Industrialization?
(IRDP, 2018)For the past three decades, land formalization has been advocated as a means of improving access, use and management of land in developing countries. Proponents assert that formalization reduces land use conflicts, is a ... -
Evaluation of Women Drug Abuse consequences in Zanzibar
(IRDP, 2018)There have been numerous efforts by the government to bring to an end the phenomenon of drug abuse. Nonetheless, it has been growing and is becoming economically and socially horrendous. The study sets apart the dependence ... -
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 ... -
Industrialisation and Rural Development in the Global South: The Case of Tanzania
(IRDP, 2018)The Industrialization in the Global South has long history since 20th century with intensive lack of unplanned management, inefficient institutions and lack of governmentally administrative commitment; making rural people ... -
Industrialisation in Tanzania: The Fate of Manufacturing Sector Lies upon Policies Implementations
(IRDP, 2018)It is undeniable fact that manufacturing sector plays key role in growth of any economy and it is from this sector developing countries can catch-up with the rest of the world. While other countries are struggling in ... -
Kenya’s Experience on Industrialization
(IRDP, 2018)Since independence in 1963, Kenya has pursued different pathways in its industrialization agenda. Import substitution and export orientated industrial establishment strategies were among the pioneer industrial policies. ... -
Link between Youth Unemployment and Industrialization: “Is Industrialization a solution to Youth Unemployment?
(IRDP, 2018)The study was conducted in Bukoba Municipality and Muleba Districts of Kagera region. The census aimed at analyzing the relationship between youth unemployment and industrialization. Tablets were used for data collection. ... -
Livelihood Outcomes Among Households Participating in Large-Scale Agricultural Investments in Kilombero Valley, Tanzania
(IRDP, 2018)Large-scale agricultural investment is an important economic activity which has potential to improve the livelihoods of Male-Headed Households (MHHs) and Female-Headed Households (FHHs). (However, the benefit derived ... -
Overfishing Challenges in Lake Victoria: A Reflection on a Sustainable Solutions in Consideration to the Ongoing Industrialisation Efforts in Tanzania
(IRDP, 2018)Depleting fish catch and fish stock in Lake Victoria is linked to various factors. These include; increased market demand for fish particularly Nile Perch, improved fishing gears, illegal fishing, weak monitoring, control ... -
Perceptions of Ndiwa and Chamazi farmers on Land Tenure Systems in Crop Production in Lushoto District
(IRDP, 2018)An assessment of Ndiwa and Chamazi farmer’s perceptions on land tenure systems in crop production was conducted in Shashui, Nkukai, Lunguza and Kivingo villages located in Lushoto District, Tanga region. The main objective ... -
Public Private Partnership in Rural industrialization in Tanzania: Challenges and Prospects
(IRDP, 2018)It is globally accepted that industrialization is a key way to economic growth for any country. Rural industrialization has been a vehicle for rural development and eventually positive broad change in macro economic ... -
Revisiting Rural Development: How Can we Make Rural Regions Lucrative and Attractive In A Participatory Manner?
(IRDP, 2018)Rural development has undergone many changes in the past decades, both conceptually as well as practically. An historical bibliometric study of the past 70 years reveals various dramatic paradigm shifts, expressed through ... -
Role of Agro-Processing Firms on Grape Market Promotion in Dodoma City: A Case of UWAZAMAM and Nkulabi Wine Factories in Mpunguzi Village
(IRDP, 2018)This study was conducted in Mpunguzi Village, Dodoma City to assess the role of Agroprocessing firms on grape market promotion. The study examined the production capacity of grape producers and wine factories, examine the ... -
The Role of Local Authorities in Promoting Implementable Rural Planning, for the Benefit of Local Economy and Communities
(IRDP, 2018)In recent decades, global mega trends –notably urbanization, globalization, democratization and decentralization - shifted global focus, mainly towards urban issues. Those mega trends affect rural areas as well. Development ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ...