Our publications provide evidence-based research, policy briefs, and analytical papers that inform decision-making and contribute to national and regional development. They serve as a reliable source of knowledge for policymakers, researchers, development partners, and the general public seeking insights on key economic and social issues.
The case of the Dar es Salaam and Coast Regions This study was commissioned by REPOA. The overall objective of the study was to critically assess the relative poverty level of clients and non-clients of nonbank Microfinance Institutions (MFIs) in Tanzania, using the Coast and Dar es Salaam as sample
The Case of Chamazi in Lushoto District, Tanzania This study investigates the role of the Chamazi farming system in alleviating poverty in the semi-arid low lands of Lushoto district. It was conducted in seven villages between 6th March and 29th March 2002. The villages, which administratively are in the Umba
A case of the ndiwa irrigations system, West Usumbara mountains, Tanzania Rural poverty is a major problem in Tanzania that has become the focus of different development strategies. Poverty alleviation is a priority objective in national development strategies. The Agricultural and Livestock Policy of 1997; the Agricultural Sector Development Strategy
This study attempts to analyse the efficiency of production, the degree of distortion in the markets and the pattern of incentives for smallholder tobacco growers in Songea, Tanzania. A survey was conducted on a sample of tobacco growers in Songea district, and secondary data collected from key organisations in the
This report examines the use of a local shrub, tughutu, for soil enrichment. The study compares the livelihood standards, income levels, household nutrition and farm productivity of those farmers applying tughutu with those not using this indigenous knowledge.
This report evaluates the extent to which Microfinance Institutions in Tanzania contribute to poverty reduction. The loan process and technical support provided by micro-finance institutions are studied, as well as some characteristics of the loan recipients…
This report examines the role of rice production in poverty alleviation, with a comparison to other farming activities, in particular producing crops of maize and cotton.
Insurance, User Fees or Taxes? Welfare Comparisons in Tanzania This study contributes to the debate on the best way to finance public health services in Tanzania. It focuses on two methods for financing health care – the community insurance scheme and user fees.
An analysis of the impact of reforms brought in by the Primary Education Development Programme PEDP upon the quality of education. Service delivery, teacher characteristics, finance, and governance are some of the topics discussed.
The Case of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania Study of micro and small-scale business in Dar es Salaam. Issues covered include the contribution to poverty alleviation, the influence of socio-economic factors, and the impact of business formality.
This study investigates the relationship between bamboo economy and poverty alleviation in Ileje District, in addition to using other strategies such as out-migration, intra-trade, and introduction of new crops.
A Study on Linkages and Environmental Implications People in lowland and highland areas interact through sharing of agricultural and grazing land, social services, trading and employment opportunities. There is significant population growth in the highland areas leading to land use conflicts, natural resource depletion, and serious environmental implications that can
This study documents the plight of the Maasai pastoralists who have moved from their Maasai land as a result of recent socio-economic developments and environmental changes. It analyses how the Maasai migrants have adapted to the new ecological conditions
A Case of Zanzibar Using survey data as well as secondary information, this study was set out to review the operational mechanism of the existing formal and quasi-formal credit arrangements in Zanzibar with the view to assess their performance in serving micro-enterprise sector with particular reference to smallholder farmers and