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Investigating Members’ Participation in Civil Society Networks in Tanzania Civil society organisations (CSO) networks can provide a conduit through which the voices of citizens are able to reach and influence national policy dialogue and debate. But is this happening in practise? This study set out to examine how effectively and
The distinctive flavour of Tanzanian cocoa has recently been attracting the attention of the international cocoa world. Like coffee, the quality of the cocoa bean can be greatly enhanced by how it is tended, yet much of the country’s crop does not yet reach its full potential because of poor
Awareness and Participation of the Local Communities Biofuel investment in Tanzania has been welcomed on the grounds of its expected ability to reduce energy costs, increase national income, and help in transport and agriculture sectors by providing income and rural energy, thereby alleviating poverty. However, in Tanzania biofuel investment is
Can the urban poor of Tanzania afford the cost of using modern sources of energy,1 i.e. electricity, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and kerosene? This question has been repeatedly raised, primarily in the political arena, and unfortunately less so in academia. Three major factors reveal the importance of energy affordability in
This brief assesses the relevance, use, and outcomes of training workshops offered by REPOA to media personnel in 2008, 2009, and 2010 on the use of the Tanzania Governance Noticeboard (TGN) for following up public budgets and expenditures.
Poverty is still one of the most daunting challenges facing Africa in general and Tanzania in particular, as evident from the difficulties in piecing together pro-poor development policies. This brief summarises the findings of a 2010 study conducted in Keko, Buguruni-Malapa, and Mbezi Beach kwa Komba industrial clusters, Dar es
Tanzanian citizens are entitled to receive the best possible public services from the government. The latter has the obligation to deliver the best possible public services to the former. In other words, the government is accountable to the people in effectively and efficiently delivering public services. However, the quality of
This study analysed the domestic response to changes in the coffee market configuration and the roles of institutions and organisations in the context of smallholder coffee production. It followed a multidisciplinary approach, and data was sourced from a range of actors in the domestic coffee value chain, ranging from coffee
Save the Children and Children’s Councils In 2002, the Junior Council of the United Republic of Tanzania was created at the national level and the government committed to extend the Council throughout the country. Responding to slow implementation by the government, Save the Children created childled organisations (children’s councils) in
Good governance relies on three interdependent characteristics – transparency, accountability and integrity – and at the center of this three-way relationship is the need for timely and accurate information, which, recursively, requires a willingness to share information.
Budget Analysis and Public Expenditure Tracking System This brief summarises the results of a tracer study of Budget Analysis and Public Expenditure Tracking System (PETS) training courses for local councilors, staff of local government authorities (LGAs) and representatives of civil society organizations (CSOs). Between 2006 and 2009, REPOA conducted two
Given that timely and quality data are important for planning and monitoring local service delivery, REPOA conducted a study that examined the systems of data collection, consolidation and reporting within six local councils and four central government…
This brief analyses the economic situation of elderly persons and children in Tanzania. Significantly, the analysis found that households with elderly and children only are by far the poorest, in both urban and rural areas
This brief summarises the findings of a study on social protection of elderly in Tanzania. The study began by analysing the current status of living arrangements and material well-being of Tanzanians over 60 years of age, using data from the 2007 Household Budget Survey (HBS 2007) conducted by the National
Exploring Resilience Avenues This brief summarises the findings of a study conducted in Makete district, Iringa region, Tanzania in 2008 that explored the contexts and factors under which violation of the inheritance and property rights of widows and orphans occurs, and resilience avenues for safeguarding these rights. The research found
This brief summarises the findings of a study conducted in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania in 2006 that examined how children’s work in small businesses impacts the development of their entrepreneurship. The study revealed that the participation of children in small businesses is largely influenced by push factors, particularly the lack