IRDP Resository: Recent submissions
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COOPERATION AND TRUST IN THE CONTEXT OF DECENTRALIZATION REFORMS IN RURAL TANZANIA
(IRDP, 2012-09)Abstract This paper investigates the impact of decentralization reforms on cooperation and trust at the village level in Tanzania, using a gender perspective. The paper draws on survey and qualitative data from ten ... -
Gender perspectives on decentralisation and service users’ participation in rural Tanzania
(IRDP, 2011-06)A B S T R A C T Increasing participation in decision-making processes by service users is one of the objectives of decentralisation reforms in Tanzania. The argument is that decentralisation enhances participation by ... -
Users’ perspectives on decentralized rural water services in Tanzania
(IRDP, 2008-11)Abstract This article examines the impact of decentralization reforms on improving access to domestic water supply in the rural districts of Kondoa and Kongwa, Tanzania, using a users’ and a gender perspective. The ... -
Decision Making Under the Tree:
(IRDP, 2011-07)This study is about the impact of decentralization reforms on service delivery in rural villages in Tanzania from a gender perspective. Decentralization has emerged as an important trend in development policy and discourse ... -
Prevalence and Factors Associated with Child Malnutrition in Nzega District, Rural Tanzania
(IRDP, 2008-09)Abstract: Children younger than five years are the most vulnerable to diseases and malnutrition. A cross-sectional study was undertaken in rural areas of Nzega district in Tanzania to assess the prevalence and factors ... -
Urban Wastewater Utilization for Economic Activities in Dodoma Urban District, Tanzania
(IRDP, 2011-09)Abstract: In the semi-arid areas of Tanzania that experience frequent periods of drought, wastewater is a critical resource for landed and landless households. This wastewater, which is generated daily by a rapidly growing ... -
Resources and Benefits for Participation in Social Networks among Small Scale Women Entrepreneurs in Mwanza City, Tanzania
(IRDP, 2012-04)Abstract: In recent decades, there has been a shift in entrepreneurship theory and practice from viewing entrepreneurs as ‘independent’ towards viewing them as ‘interdependent’ and rooted in social networks. This study ... -
Integrating Strategies to Combat Begging into Local Government Planning in Tanzania:
(IRDP, 2010-10)Abstract: This study examines strategies for integrating begging issues into planning in Local Government Authorities with emphasis on the process, problems and areas for integration. A number of issues are discussed in ... -
BIOFUEL CRISIS: COMMUNITY PERCEPTION ON DISSEMINATION AND ADOPTION OF SOLAR ENERGY TAPING TECHNOLOGIE
(IRDP, 2006-07)ABSTRACT 200 words Solar energy/electricity is a practical technology for rural Tanzania to get out of the bio-energy crisis.This study examines community perception on dissemination and adoption of solar energy taping ... -
SOLAR POWER AN ACCEPTED ALTERNATIVE FOR RURAL ELECTRIFICATION IN TANZANIA?
(IRDP, 2011-07)ABSTRACT Solar electricity is a practical technology for rural Tanzania to get out of bio-energy crisis. This study identifies and describes effects of socio-economic factors for adoption of solar energy. The study ... -
On station and on-farm evaluation of two Tanzania chicken ecotypes for body weights at different ages and for egg production
(http://www.academicjournals.org/, 2008-12)A study was carried out to evaluate genetic potential of two chicken ecotypes of Tanzania viz. Kuchi and Medium managed both under intensive and extensive management systems. Traits studied under intensive conditions ... -
Association of LEI0258 microsatellite alleles with antibody response against newcastle disease virus vaccine and body weight in two Tanzania chicken ecotypes
(http://www.academicjournals.org/, 2008-03-18)A study was carried out to evaluate the prospects of using marker assisted selection (MAS) in improving primary antibody response against Newcastle disease virus (NDV) vaccine and body weight in two Tanzania chicken ... -
Contribution of small scale dairy farming under zero-grazing in improving household welfare in Kayanga ward, Karagwe District, Tanzania
(IRDP, 2008-05-05)Abstract This study was carried in Kayanga ward, Karagwe district in Tanzania with the aim of evaluating contribution of small scale dairy farming in improving household welfare. The specific objectives of the study were; ... -
Desired-gain selection indices for improving performance of two Tanzania local chicken ecotypes under intensive management
(Maxwell Scientific Organization, 2010-01-18)A study was carried out to evaluate various desired-gain selection indices (Yamada index) in improving performance of two chicken ecotypes of Tanzania viz. Kuchi and Tanzania Medium (Medium). The indices for Kuchi ecotype ... -
Sexual Behaviours among Adolescents in Community Secondary Schools in Rural Areas of Central Tanzania:
(Maxwell Scientific Organization, 2011-07-30)Abstract: This study was carried out in the study area between July to August, 2010 with the aim of determining sexual behaviours among adolescents enrolled to community secondary schools. Quantitative data for the study ... -
Prevalence and Correlates of Pre-Marital Fertility (Childbearing) among Unmarried Female Youths in Chamwino District in Central Tanzani
(Maxwell Scientific Organization, 2012-03-20)Abstract: Fertility/childbearing among non-married female youths has been associated with several social problems to a female youth, as well as both social and health problems to a child (newborn). This study was carried ... -
Access to and Use of Information by District Planning Officers in Tanzania
(University of Dar Es Salaam, 2006-06)ABSTRACT The study investigated access to and use of information for planning in the selected district councils of Dodoma region, Tanzania. The study worked on the premise that adequate and effective access and use of ...