REPOA Annual Report 2008
In 2008 an external review was conducted, as per our Memorandum of Understanding, with the basket funders that provided valuable insight that will be incorporated into the next strategic plan. a follow-up review was deemed necessary to highlight the specific recommendations on how to strengthen our research activities. the process of determining the future begins […]
REPOA Annual Report 2007
The year 2007 marks the mid-point of REPOA’s Strategic Plan 2005 – 2009 and, re ecting on the performance to date, the Board’s overall impression is that REPOA is steadily advancing, yet the demands are not abating. Stakeholders are calling for more from REPOA, which is pleasing, as it clearly demonstrates that the organisation is […]
REPOA Annual Report 2006
During the first ten years of its existence, REPOA’s focus was on increasing the understanding of poverty, initially through the development of the capacity of researchers and conducting research activities. During the latter part of this period, REPOA’s activities expanded to facilitating policy dialogue and policy development. The demands of stakeholders had shown REPOA that […]
To Pay or not to pay? Citizens’ views on taxation by local authorities in Tanzania
Widespread tax evasion evidenced by persistent public resistance to pay is seen as part of the problem of raising local government revenues in Tanzania. Dealing with the policy problem of revenue enhancement and tax evasion requires some understanding of the factors underlying the individual’s decision whether to pay or evade taxes; however, taxpayers’ views have, […]
Despite Economic Growth, Tanzanians Still Dissatisfied
The third phase government under President Benjamin Mkapa vigorously sustained economic reforms that were first introduced in Tanzania the mid-1980s. The resulting macroeconomic achievements of recent years have been impressive, especially since the second half of the last decade. In 2004, GDP growth reached 6.7%, the average inflation rate declined from 27% in 1995 to […]
Delivery of Social Services on Mainland Tanzania: Are People Satisfied?
Effective access to a functioning and well-equipped social services is a prerequisite for improving the quality of life and for promoting the well being of all Tanzanians. The Afrobarometer has now tracked Tanzanians’ perceptions of the quality of social service delivery – specifically with respect to education, water supply, and health
Combating Corruption in Tanzania: Perception and Experience
The Government of Tanzania has been battling against corruption since the early days of independence, and the efforts have been redoubled in the last seven years with the adoption of a new and comprehensive anti-corruption strategy.
REPOA Annual Report 2005
During the first ten years of its existence, REPOA’s focus was on increasing the understanding of poverty, initially through the development of the capacity of researchers and conducting research activities. During the latter part of this period, REPOA’s activities expanded to facilitating policy dialogue and policy development. The demands of stakeholders had shown REPOA that […]
What is the Tanzania Governance Notice Board