This is the first issue in a series of Project Briefs from the formative process research (FPR) on the local government
TASAF – a support or an obstacle to local government reform?
In response to pressure in the parliament, the government has recently stated that it is considering extending the
Councillors and community leaders-partnership or conflict of interest? Lessons from the Sustainable Mwanza Project
One central Objective of Local Government Reform Programme - LGRP is foresting of public-private partnerships in
New challenges for local government revenue enhancement
The recent rationalisation of local government taxes and, in particular, the abolishment of the development levy, imply
Domestic Water Supply: The Need for a Big Push
Accessibility to clean and safe water for every household has been seen for decades as a core element of basic needs and
Trust in Public Finance: Citizens’ Views on Taxation by Local Authorities in Tanzania
Part of the problem of raising local government revenues in Tanzania is persistent public resistance to paying, as
Fees at the dispensary level: Is universal access being compromised?
The Local Government Reform Programme - LGR target to strengthen grassroots institution to govern, mobilize, manage
Low awareness amongst citizens of local government reforms
The overriding goal of the Local Government Reform (LGR) Programme is to improve public services to ordinary citizens.
Is the community health fund better than user fees for financing public health care?
Local Institution have big potential for improving public health services if they could effectively manage the local
Are fees the major barrier to accessing public health care?
The major concern of the current health sector reform is the impact on the poor on their access to public health
Primary education since the introduction of the Primary Education Development Plan
The Primary Education Development Plan (PEDP) was introduced in July 2001. The plan included the abolition of school
Citizens’ access to information on local government finances
Citizens' access to information on local government and accounts is often considered a necessary condition for good