Formative Process Research on the local Government Reform in Tanzania
This is the first issue in a series of Project Briefs from the formative process research (FPR) on the local government reform programme (LGRP) in
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This is the first issue in a series of Project Briefs from the formative process research (FPR) on the local government reform programme (LGRP) in
In response to pressure in the parliament, the government has recently stated that it is considering extending the Tanzania Social Action Fund – TASAF to
One central Objective of Local Government Reform Programme – LGRP is foresting of public-private partnerships in delivering of essential services at a community level.
The recent rationalisation of local government taxes and, in particular, the abolishment of the development levy, imply that many district councils, in the short run,
Accessibility to clean and safe water for every household has been seen for decades as a core element of basic needs and human rights. The
Part of the problem of raising local government revenues in Tanzania is persistent public resistance to paying, as evidenced by widespread tax evasion and non-payment
The Local Government Reform Programme – LGR target to strengthen grassroots institution to govern, mobilize, manage resources and provide social services through participatory processes that
The overriding goal of the Local Government Reform (LGR) Programme is to improve public services to ordinary citizens. This reform programme appears to be one
Local Institution have big potential for improving public health services if they could effectively manage the local delivery process and was feasible, mobilize community contributions
The major concern of the current health sector reform is the impact on the poor on their access to public health services. Reseach on the
The Primary Education Development Plan (PEDP) was introduced in July 2001. The plan included the abolition of school fees, increased teacher recruitment, investment grants for
Citizens’ access to information on local government and accounts is often considered a necessary condition for good governance. Without basic information on public revenues and
REPOA was established in 1994 as a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) under the name of “Research on Poverty Alleviation Programme Limited” and registered as a company limited by Guarantee not having share capital. In October 2014 the name of the organisation was changed to REPOA Limited in order to reflect its broader mandate without losing the brand name already established.