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Desired-gain selection indices for improving performance of two Tanzania local chicken ecotypes under intensive management
(Maxwell Scientific Organization, 2010-01-18)
A study was carried out to evaluate various desired-gain selection indices (Yamada index) in improving
performance of two chicken ecotypes of Tanzania viz. Kuchi and Tanzania Medium (Medium). The
indices for Kuchi ecotype ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Urban Wastewater Utilization for Economic Activities in Dodoma Urban District, Tanzania
(IRDP, 2011-09)
Abstract:
In the semi-arid areas of Tanzania that experience frequent periods of drought, wastewater is a critical resource for landed and landless households. This wastewater, which is generated daily by a rapidly growing ...
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 ...
COOPERATION AND TRUST IN THE CONTEXT OF DECENTRALIZATION REFORMS IN RURAL TANZANIA
(IRDP, 2012-09)
Abstract
This paper investigates the impact of decentralization reforms on cooperation and
trust at the village level in Tanzania, using a gender perspective. The paper draws
on survey and qualitative data from ten ...
Gender perspectives on decentralisation and service users’ participation in rural Tanzania
(IRDP, 2011-06)
A B S T R A C T
Increasing participation in decision-making processes by service users is one of
the objectives of decentralisation reforms in Tanzania. The argument is that
decentralisation enhances participation by ...
Empowering or Disempowering Women? A Challenge for Microfinance NGOs Supporting Women Entrepreneurs for Poverty Reduction in Dodoma Municipality, Tanzania
(IRDP, 2013-02)
Abstract
In many developing countries, women are poorer than men. To address this inequality, NGOs operating in these countries have introduced microfinance programmes towards women empowerment. However, little information ...
Decision Making Under the Tree:
(IRDP, 2011-07)
This study is about the impact of decentralization reforms on service delivery in rural villages in Tanzania from a gender perspective. Decentralization has emerged as an important trend in development policy and discourse ...