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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 ... -
Access to Secondary School Education among Girls from Pastoral Communities: A case of the Barbaig in Hanang District, Manyara Region of Tanzania
(Rural Planning Journal, 2024)Access to education for girls in many societies faces significant challenges, often leading to girls being viewed as inferior to boys. However, little is known about the unique challenges facing girls from pastoral societies ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Analysis of Factors Influencing Household Expenditure on Education: Evidence from Kalambo District, Tanzania
(IRDP, 2022-12)This paper provides empirical evidence on the factors influencing education spending at the household level in Tanzania by using a cross-sectional household survey conducted on selected households in Kalambo districts. ... -
Are clean energy technologies a panacea for environmental sustainability in sub-Saharan African countries?
(Rural Planning Journal, 2024)The average population in sub-Saharan Africa that has access to clean fuel for cooking and technology is 23.6%. This study examines the panel data for 29 Sub-Saharan African (SSA) countries for the period 2002-2018 to ... -
Assessment of Patient Satisfaction with Access to Healthcare Services at Mbozi District Hospital, in Songwe Region, Tanzania
(Rural Planning Journal, 2024)This study assessed patient’s satisfaction on access to health services in public health facilities particularly at Mbozi District Hospital, using a convenience sample of 112 patients. Data were collected through interviews, ... -
Assessment of the Performance of Community Health Fund Scheme in Central Tanzania: A Case of Mkalama District
(Rural Planning Journal, 2018-12)ABSTRACT: The study was conducted at Mkalama district in Singida Region with the objective of assessing the performance of Community Health Funds, in terms of awareness and enrolment trend as well as barriers for joining ... -
Challenges Facing Women Vegetable Sellers in Dodoma City: A Case of Sabasaba Market
(Rural Planning Journal, 2021-12)This study assessed challenges facing women vegetable sellers in the City Council of Dodoma at Sabasaba Market. The specific objectives of the study were to determine status of women vegetable selling business, analyze ... -
Challenges in Integrating Demographic Variables into Local Government Authorities’ Development Plans
(Rural Planning Journal, 2024)This paper examines the Challenges in Integrating Demographic Variables into Local Government Authorities’ Development plans in Chemba and Mpwapwa district councils. The study population was LGA’s development planning ... -
Climate Change and Variability: Local Farmers Perception in Rombo District, Kilimanjaro Region, Tanzania
(Rural Planning Journal, 2015-12)Abstract: Agriculture, the highly vulnerable sector to climate change is the main sources of livelihood in Africa, and in Tanzania it is the backbone of the economy. Agriculture has been impacted by climate change and ... -
Climatic Variability and Livelihood Diversification among Small-Scale Rice Farmers in Bahi Sub-basin, Tanzania
(Rural Planning Journal, 2019-12)Climate variability is a major challenge facing small-scale farmers in semi-arid of developing countries. Farmers employ various ways to cope with climate variability. However, scant information is available on livelihoods ... -
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. ... -
Community and Private Sector Participation for Efficient Regularisation in Tanzania: A Case of Goba Kunguru Informal Settlements in Ubungo Municipality
(Rural Planning Journal, 2021-12)This article presents the results of the study that assessed the community and private sector participation for efficient regularisation of Goba Kunguru Mtaa in Ubungo Municipality. The study deployed a case study research ... -
Community Participation in Development Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation in Dodoma Municipality: A Case of Chang’ombe Ward
(Rural Planning Journal, 2016-12)ABSTRACT: Community participation in development planning, monitoring and evaluation is considered as of importance as the heart that pumps blood, and that for community development to be attained it has to been given ... -
Community Perceptions on Single Parenting: Insights from Dodoma City, Tanzania
(Rural Planning Journal, 2024)Single parenting has recently become common worldwide, transcending cultural, social, and economic boundaries. The study was conducted in Dodoma city at the Chang’ombe ward to explore the community’s perceptions of single ... -
Comparative Advantage of Trade in Food Products among the Selected East African Community Partner States: Implication for Policy Formulation
(Rural Planning Journal, 2024)Despite the potential benefits of regional trade, economic disparities among East African Community (EAC) member states persist. This study investigated the relationship between trade openness, comparative advantage in ... -
Concealed Potential of Unconventional Crops: Smallholder Farmers’ Involvement in Rosella (Hibiscus Sabdariffa) Production in Nala Ward, Dodoma Municipality
(Rural Planning Journal, 2015-12)Abstract: The study was conducted in Nala Ward, Dodoma municipality. The aim was to asses smallholder farmers’ involvement in Rosella production as a new strategy in household income improvement. Specifically, the study ...