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Smallholder Farmers’ Adaptation Strategies to Climate Change in Semi-Arid Areas of Chamwino District, Tanzania
(Rural Planning Journal, 2018-12)ABSTRACT: Climate is the main determinant for agricultural productivity worldwide. This paper presents the findings of a study conducted in Chamwino District in Dodoma Region to examine smallholder farmers‟ adaptation ... -
Determinants of Conflicts Coping Strategies among Farmers and Pastoralists in Kilosa and Kiteto Districts, Tanzania
(Rural Planning Journal, 2018-12)ABSTRACT: Natural resource use conflict is a global issue. In sub-Saharan Africa, such conflicts can be extreme; even resulting into deaths of individuals. There is a plethora of literature exploring the causes and effects ... -
Socio-economic Drivers of Energy Consumption Patterns at Household Level in Temeke Municipality: A Case of Mbagala Kuu Ward
(Rural Planning Journal, 2017-06)ABSTRACT: The study was conducted at Mbagala Kuu ward in Temeke municipality in Dar es Salaam city to assess the socio-economic determinants of energy consumption patterns at household level. Data for this study were ... -
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 ... -
Factors for Loss of Biodiversity in Great Ruaha Catchment Area (GRCA): A Case of Ruaha Ward in Iringa Municipality
(Rural Planning Journal, 2016-12)ABSTRACT: The study was conducted in Iringa municipality based on the factors influencing loss of biodiversity in Iringa municipality, A case of Ruaha ward. The study focused on exploring activities practiced in Ruaha ... -
Influence of Patriarchy Ideology on Negotiations and Interest over Women Rural-Urban Migration
(Rural Planning Journal, 2016-12)ABSTRACT: The study was done in four selected villages in Dodoma region and three selected street ,two from Dar es Salaam city and one from Dodoma town. The intention of the study was to find out how patriarchy ideology ... -
Gender Roles On Household Hygiene and Sanitation: Experience from Mtakuja Ward in Geita District, Tanzania
(Rural Planning Journal, 2016-12)ABSTRACT: One of the most observable divides between women and men in developing countries like Tanzania is in household sanitation and hygiene. The provision of hygiene and sanitation are often considered women’s tasks ... -
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 ... -
Determinant of Tax Revenue in Tanzania (1997- 2014)
(Rural Planning Journal, 2016-12)ABSTRACT: The aim of the study was to investigate the determinants of tax revenue in Tanzania. The study employed only secondary data which covered the period of 18 years (1997/98-2014/15).Currently, Tanzanian total tax ... -
Factors for preference for Non-medical Male Circumcision for Children in Chamwino District: A Case of Makang’wa Ward
(Rural Planning Journal, 2016-12)ABSTRACT: This study was conducted in Makang’wa Ward in Chamwino District, with aim of determining factors influencing non-medical male circumcision. Data collection methods were interview, focus group discussion, documentary ... -
Performance of the Constituency Development Catalyst Fund in Kishapu Constituency in Shinyanga Region, Tanzania
(Rural Planning Journal, 2016-12)ABSTRACT: This study was conducted in Kishapu district in the year 2015 to assess the performance of development catalyst funds. Specifically the study intended to identify Constituency Development Catalyst Fund (CDTF) ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ...