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Farmers’ Participation in Irrigated Farming in Chamwino District in Dodoma Region Central Tanzania
(Rural Planning Journal, 2016-06)
ABSTRACT: Irrigated farming has been practiced for a long time in many parts of the world including Tanzania aiming at increasing food production. A rural community is important food production sector that produces and ...
Impact of Subsidized Farm Inputs in Maize Production by Smallholder Farmers in Rungwe District, Tanzania
(Rural Planning Journal, 2016-12)
ABSTRACT: The aim of this study was to assess the impact of using subsidized farm inputs in maize production in Rungwe District. Study employed a cross-sectional research design. Both probability and non-probability sampling ...
Determinants of Household’s Membership to Community Health Fund Scheme in Central Tanzania: A Case of Mkalama District
(Rural Planning Journal, 2016-06)
ABSTRACT: Many developing countries have adopted Community- Based Health Insurance (CBHI) methods as a part of a broader solution to health care financing problems in their countries. Despite of its advantages, Community ...
The contribution of NGOs Towards Forest Conservation in Dodoma Municipality, Central Tanzania: A Case of Dodoma Development Association (DODEA) Tree Planting Project
(Rural Planning Journal, 2016-06)
ABSTRACT: The problem of deforestation is a serious environmental problem in Dodoma region. The objective of Dodoma Development Association (DODEA) is focusing in combating deforestation in the region by encouraging community ...
Entrepreneurial Training Amongst Smallholder Farmers in Tanzania: An Assessment of Effect on Farm Productivity
(Rural Planning Journal, 2016-06)
ABSTRACT: This paper sought to assess the effect of smallholder farmers entrepreneurial training and application on farm productivity. It is based on the premise that while some entrepreneurial traits are acquired through ...
Effects of Institutional Change on Forest Resource Governance: A case of Chinene Forest Reserve in Bahi District, Tanzania
(Rural Planning Journal, 2016-06)
ABSTRACT: The study assessed the effects of institutional change on forest resource governance. The study was conducted at Chinene Forest Reserve (CFR) at Bahi District, Tanzania. Primary data were collected through household ...
Local Governance Systems and Women Participation in Tanzania: The Case of Kibondo District, Kigoma
(Rural Planning Journal, 2016-06)
ABSTRACT: Gender discourse is a multi-faced issue since it means different things to different people and our understanding of the term affects our discussion of it and conclusions we make out of the discussion. Discussions ...
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 ...
Environmental Law and By-laws’ Knowledge among Community Members around Forest Reserves: Experience from Mount Uluguru Nature Reserve
(Rural Planning Journal, 2016-12)
ABSTRACT: Degradation and deforestation are among the major environmental problems facing forests in Tanzania. The country has undertaken deliberate efforts to device mechanisms to address the environmental problems in the ...
Male Perception on Family Planning Services: A Case of Kihorogota Ward- Iringa District
(Rural Planning Journal, 2016-12)
ABSTRACT: This paper assesses male perception on family planning services (FPS) in three selected villages in Kihorogota ward, Iringa district. A sample of 96 married males of reproductive age and 4 key informants were ...