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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 ... -
Factors Influencing Availability of Handwashing Facilities at Households in Tanzania
(Rural Planning Journal, 2023)The study aimed to determine factors influencing the availability of handwashing facilities at the household level in Tanzania's Mainland. The study used secondary data from the Tanzania Household Budget Survey 2017/2018. ... -
Relationship between Foreign Exchange Reserves and Economic Growth in Tanzania: Application of Wald Granger-Causality Test
(Rural Planning Journal, 2023)The study investigates the causal relationship between foreign exchange reserves and economic growth in Tanzania from 1990-2021. The study employed the Wald Granger-Causality Test to examine the causal relationship between ... -
Employees’ adherence to the National Code of Ethics and Conduct for Public Service: A Case of Four Selected Local Government Authorities
(Rural Planning Journal, 2023)This paper aims to determine adherence to the national code of ethics and conduct (hereafter the code) by public employees in four selected Tanzania Local Government Authorities (LGAs). The study was a cross-sectional one ... -
Estimations of Multidimensional Energy Poverty in Tanzania
(Estimations of Multidimensional Energy Poverty in Tanzania, 2023)This study assesses the level of multidimensional energy poverty in Tanzania. The study uses descriptive and inferential statistics based on data from the 2015-2016 Tanzania Demographic and Health Surveys (DHS), as they ... -
Effectiveness of Rehabilitation Initiatives in Reducing Recidivism in Tanzania: Evidence from Isanga and Ukonga Central Prisons
(Rural Planning Journal, 2023)Although there have been different rehabilitation activities introduced by Tanzania Prison Services (TPS) since independence to reduce recidivism, the rate of recidivism has remained relatively high with the prevalence of ... -
Determinants of Household Energy Use for Cooking in Tanzania
(Rural Planning Journal, 2023)This article aims to examine determinants that influence the choice of energy fuel for cooking among households in Tanzania mainland. The study employed descriptive and inferential statistics to analyse data from the 2017/18 ... -
Impact of Corporate Income Tax on Economic Growth in Zanzibar
(Rural Planning Journal, 2023-12)This study investigates the impact of corporate income tax on economic growth in Zanzibar from 1990 to 2021. The study employed Vector-Error Correction Model (VECM) to examine the long-run and short-run impact of corporate ... -
Determinants of Financial Inclusion among Women Petty Trader's in Dodoma City
(Rural Planning Journal, 2023-12)This paper assesses the determinants of financial inclusion among women petty traders in Dodoma city. Specifically, the paper examines women petty traders’ status of using formal accounts, formal savings, formal credit, ... -
Cost–Benefit Efficiency and Factors for Marketing Channel Choices among Avocado Farmers in Rungwe District, Tanzania
(Rural Planning Journal, 2023-12)Avocado farming has grown into a significant agricultural industry in the Rungwe District, significantly contributing to the local economy. Improving market access for avocado farmers is essential to raising rural incomes ... -
Unlocking the Potential of Traditional Pastoralism System for Industrialization of Tanzanian Economy
(IRDP, 2018)Tanzania proudly ranks the third in terms of number of livestock among Sub-Saharan countries. Livestock-related activities contribute about 5 to 7.4% to Tanzania’s Gross Domestic Product, and about 30% of agricultural ... -
Understanding Land Market in the Peri-urban Areas: Opportunities and Challenges for Industrialization in Tanzania
(IRDP, 2018)Land market has grown to be among the key mechanisms to acquire land for industrialization. This is because; in a well functioning land market, it allocates land to investors timely. This paper assesses the opportunities ... -
The sociology of industrialisation: Communication, Culture and the Industrialisation of Developing Countries in a Globalised World
(IRDP, 2018)The discussion is to be located on the contours and context of rural development in Uganda and an overview of developing countries. The realities of globalisation and the information age impact on communities in ways ... -
The Role of Local Authorities in Promoting Implementable Rural Planning, for the Benefit of Local Economy and Communities
(IRDP, 2018)In recent decades, global mega trends –notably urbanization, globalization, democratization and decentralization - shifted global focus, mainly towards urban issues. Those mega trends affect rural areas as well. Development ... -
The Impact of Introducing Planning Intervention to a Rural Area in Transition: The Case of Nsimbini – Golokodo Rural Functional Area Plan and Draft Scheme
(IRDP, 2018)This paper explores the impact of introducing planning interventions in semi-rural areas, under traditional leadership with indigenous land allocation. It focuses on a case study of the Nsimbini-Golokodo area identified ... -
The Contribution of MIVARF in the Promotion of Agricultural Value Chain in Tanzania
(IRDP, 2018)The promotion of agricultural value chains in Tanzania has attracted the attention of the Government and other key local and international stakeholders in the agriculture sector. The Programme on Market Infrastructure, ... -
Sunflower and Livelihood Outcomes among Households of Smallholder Farmers in Iramba District, Tanzania
(IRDP, 2018)Sunflower production is an important economic activity which is potential for improving livelihood outcomes among smallholder farmers’ households. However, despite such potentials, studies still debate on whether livelihood ... -
Customary Land Titling Practices in Tanzania: Are They Impetus or Obstacle to Industrialization?
(IRDP, 2018)For the past three decades, land formalization has been advocated as a means of improving access, use and management of land in developing countries. Proponents assert that formalization reduces land use conflicts, is a ... -
Stakeholders Involvement in Addressing Land Conflicts in Tanzania: A Case of Dodoma Urban District
(IRDP, 2018)This study was conducted in Dodoma-Makulu Ward in Dodoma Urban District. The general objective was to assess the involvement of stakeholders in addressing land conflicts in urban areas. The study involved 110 households ... -
Socio-Economic Determinants of Rural Market Participation for Smallholder Maize Farmers in Dodoma Region-Tanzania
(IRDP, 2018)Like many other Sub-Sahara African countries, the contribution made by smallholder farmers in Tanzania’s economy cannot be under estimated given the fact that, majority depend on them for food security and industrialization ...