Rural Planning Journal: Recent submissions
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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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Determinants of the Performance of Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (SMEs) in Tanzania. A case of SMEs business oweners in Songea Municipality
(Rural Planning Journal, 2017-12)ABSTRACT: Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (SMEs)have been playing a significant role in the socio-economic development of the countries world over. Despite this vital role in contributing to economic growth and job ... -
Land Conflicts in Mkoka and Songambele Wards in Kongwa District, Tanzania: Causes, Impacts, and Resolutions
(Rural Planning Journal, 2017-12)ABSTRACT: The study was conducted toexamine the factors that have contributed to the causes, impact and resolutions of farmer-pastoralists conflict on land in Kongwa district, Tanzania. Conflicts between farmers and ... -
The Status of Paddy Farming and Factors Affecting its Production Among Smallholder Farmers in Bahi District, Tanzania
(Rural Planning Journal, 2017-12)ABSTRACT: This study was conducted in Bahi District in order to assess status of paddy farming and factors affecting its production among smallholder producers. Interview, observation, focus group discussion and documentary ... -
Effects of Participatory Forest Management on Communities’ Livelihoods in Arc Forest of South Nguru Mountains in Mvomero District, Tanzania
(Rural Planning Journal, 2017-06)ABSTRACT: This paper examined the effects of Participatory Forest Management (PFM) on people’s livelihoods around the South Nguru in Mvomero District where two Participatory Forest Management approaches namely: Joint Forest ... -
Knowledge on HIV/AIDS, Prevalence of Sexual Activities and Condom use Among Students in Higher Learning Institutions in Dodoma Municipality, Tanzania. A case of Institute of Rural Development Planning (IRDP)
(Rural Planning Journal, 2017-06)ABSTRACT: HIV/AIDS is among the major health challenges facing the world, specifically in Sub-Saharan African countries. Youth are the most affected group, with most of new infections occurring among youths. Students in ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Factors for Low Birth Registration in Mbeya District, Tanzania
(Rural Planning Journal, 2017-06)ABSTRACT: Birth registration is a crucial instrument to generate accurate demographic data, which is essential for government to plan and meet the needs of its citizens. This study was conducted to find out the factors for ... -
Determinants of Loan Defaults in Microfinance Institutions in Tanzania: A case of two Selected Microfinance Institutions in Dodoma Municipality
(Rural Planning Journal, 2017-06)ABSTRACT: The study on determinants of loan defaults in Microfinance Institutions in Tanzania was carried in Dodoma Municipality in two selected branches namely PRIDE and FINCA. Specifically, the study intended to: assess ... -
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 ... -
Youth Involvement in Economic Activities and Reduction of Social Vulnerability: Case of Bukoba Municipality and Muleba District
(Rural Planning Journal, 2015-12)Abstract: The study was conducted in Bukoba Municipality and Muleba District Council in Kagera Region to explorer the association between youth involvement in economic activities and reduction in their social vulnerability. ... -
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 ...