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Participation in School Committees in Monitoring Primary School Projects in the Nyang’hwale District in Tanzania
(IRDP, 2023-06)School committees hold a central role in decision making on various issues about the development and delivery of primary education, including the monitoring of school projects. This study examined the participation of ... -
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 ... -
The Performance of Community Health Fund in Tanzania: A case of Chato and Buseresere wards in Chato District
(Rural Planning Journal, 2015-12)Abstract: This study was conducted in two wards of Chato district namely; Chato and Buseresere wards. A cross sectional community survey was conducted in these two wards aiming at assessing the challenges on the performance ... -
The Performance of Reproductive Health Education among Female Adolescents: A Case of Chamwino District, Dodoma Region
(Rural Planning Journal, 2015-12)Abstract: This study was conducted in Chamwino District, in the four selected villages namely; Nzari, Mahamha, MvumiMakulu and Mvumi Mission. The objectives of the study were to identify methodologies used in delivering ... -
Performance of the Constituency Development Catalyst Fund in Kishapu Constituency in Shinyanga Region, Tanzania
(Rural Planning Journal, 2016-12)ABSTRACT: This study was conducted in Kishapu district in the year 2015 to assess the performance of development catalyst funds. Specifically the study intended to identify Constituency Development Catalyst Fund (CDTF) ... -
Persistence of Female Genital Mutilation in Tarime District, Tanzania
(Rural Planning Journal, 2015-06)Abstract: The study aimed at assessing the reasons for the persistence of the Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in Tanzania. The specific objectives of the study were to identify the actual status of FGM in the study area, ... -
Prevalence and Determinants of Risky Sexual Behaviour among Youth in Chamwino District, Central Tanzania
(Rural Planning Journal, 2015-06)Abstract: Sexually Transmitted Infections including HIV/AIDS are among the major sexual and reproductive health problems facing Tanzania. This study was carried in Chamwino District in Central Tanzania to determine prevalence ... -
Primary School Types, Gender and Examination Performance in Maswa District
(Rural Planning Journal, 2015-12)Abstract: Students’ examinations performance is a great challenge as far as quality education is concerned. The study on the implications of primary school categories and gender on pupils’ examination performance was ... -
Private Sector Participation in Local Government Planning and Budgeting Processes: Experiences from Makete and Njombe Districts Councils
(IRDP, 2023-06)The private sector is a key development partner, thus, its participation in government development planning and budgeting processes is crucial. This study investigated private sector participation in planning and budgeting ... -
Psychosocial Consequences and Women Experience of Using Contraceptives in Temeke Municipality, Tanzania.
(Rural Planning Journal, 2021-12)The cornerstone of women's and girls' rights, as well as their sexual and reproductive health, is access to safe and modern contraceptives. Women's independence, freedom, and gender equity are all aided by access to ... -
Public Perception on Land Policy Challenges and Land Conflicts: A case of Dodoma Makulu ward, Dodoma Municipality
(Rural Planning Journal, 2016-12)ABSTRACT: This study was conducted in Dodoma-Makulu ward in Dodoma Urban District in 2011. The general objective was to relate the execution of Land Policy; that is management, governance and leadership of urban lands to ... -
Quest for Political Inclusivity: Enablers and Barriers for Political Participation for Persons with Disabilities in Tanzania
(Rural Planning Journal, 2018-12)ABSTRACT: Political participation is a fundamental aspect of democratic governance, the rule of law, social inclusion and human rights approaches aimed at eliminating marginalization and discrimination. However, despite ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ...