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Commercial Investments Impacts on Customary Land Rights and Community Livelihoods: Reflection of D-by-D Reforms in Kisarawe Dist
(Rural Planning Journal, 2015-06)Abstract: This paper presents the results of the study with the broad objective of analyzing the impacts of commercial investments on rural land access and acquisition process with reference to decentralization by devolution. ... -
Effect of Technical Interventions on Chicken Productivity and Household Welfare in Selected Villages of Bariadi district, Tanzania
(Rural Planning Journal, 2015-06)Abstract: This study was carried out in three selected villages of Bariadi District, Tanzania in June 2012 to evaluate the effect of technical interventions on chicken productivity and household wellbeing. The study involved ... -
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 ... -
Adaptation and Coping Strategies to Climate Change among Agro-Pastoralists Community in Mvomero District, Tanzania
(Rural Planning Journal, 2015-06)Abstract: The climate is perceived to be changing, thus calling for understanding of livelihoods strategies to guide in developing climate-resilient livelihoods. This paper investigated adaptation strategies undertaken by ... -
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 ... -
Factors Influencing Utilizationof Development Resources for Youth Employment at Majengo Mtaa in Babati District
(Rural Planning Journal, 2015-06)Abstract: The aim of this study was to examine factors influencing utilization of development resources for youth. Specifically, the study aimed at identifying the resources available for youth employment, to determine ... -
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 ... -
Formalization of Property Rights in Unplanned Settlementand Women’s Security of Tenure: A case of Manzese ward, Dar es Salaam
(Rural Planning Journal, 2015-06)Abstract: In recent years, formalization of property rights in unplanned settlement is considered an important tool towards enhancing security of tenure and subsequent poverty reduction. However, security of tenure among ... -
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, ... -
Determinantsof Child Labour Elimination in Tanzania
(Rural Planning Journal, 2015-06)Abstract: Child labour is a great concern in many developing countries including Tanzania. Despite a number of strategies developed by the Government of Tanzania and ILO to curb the problem for many years, still the ... -
Factors Influencing Community Health Fund Enrollment: A Case of Modified Communnity Health Fund in Dodoma Municipality
(Rural Planning Journal, 2015-06)Abstract: This paper presents the results of a study on factors influencing Community Health Fund (CHF) enrollment, using a case of Modified CHF in Dodoma. The study was carried out in 11 wards in Dodoma municipality for ... -
The Mismatch between Policy and Practice and the Future of Pastoralism in Tanzania
(Rural Planning Journal, 2015-06)Abstract: This paper seeks to examine the mismatch between policy and practice as well as its implication on the future of pastoralism in Tanzania. It is basically a desk research involving a review of documents related ... -
Value Chain Analysis: A Case of Chinese cabbage, Tomatoes and Okra at Swaswa Settlement in Dodoma Municipality
(Rural Planning Journal, 2015-06)Abstract: The study about value chain analysis was conducted at Swaswa settlement in Dodoma urban district. The area practices wastewater irrigation as there is Waste stabilization ponds which form a source of reliable, ... -
Women participation in Microcredit Services and its Effect on Business Improvement, Household Welfare and Women Empowerment in Babati, Tanzania
(Rural Planning Journal, 2015-06)Abstract: This study was conducted in Babati Town with the aim of assessing the contribution of microcredit services to business growth, household welfare and women empowerment. Specific objectives of the study were to: ... -
Access to Joint Forest Management Resources: Challenges and Opportunities to Local Communities. A case of Udzungwa Forest Reserve
(Rural Planning Journal, 2015-06)Abstract: The main objective of this paper is to examine opportunities and challenges encountered by the communities surrounding Udzungwa Escarpment Forest Reserve after Joint Forest Management (JFM) program. Interview and ... -
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 ... -
The Contribution of Wastewater farming activities to the household wellbeing in Dodoma Municipality, Tanzania
(Rural Planning Journal, 2015-12)Abstract: This paper assesses the contribution of wastewater farming activities to the household wellbeing in Dodoma Municipality. Specifically, the study intended to: (i) assess the ability of wastewater users to meet ... -
Agro-pastoralists’ Perception on Climate Change in Mvomero District: A gendered Perspective
(Rural Planning Journal, 2015-12)Abstract: Studies on agro-pastoralist’s perception to climate change have reported inconclusive evidences. This paper analysed agro-pastoralists’ perception on climate change from the gender perspective in Mvomero district ... -
Exit Strategies in Improving Household Food Security in Tanzania: A Case of Agricultural and Food Security Project in Bahi District
(Rural Planning Journal, 2015-12)Abstract: This study assessed the effectiveness of exit strategies adopted by World Vision Tanzania through the Agricultural and Food Security Project in Bahi District, Dodoma Region. The study analysed the implementation ... -
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 ...