Creating Space for Child Participation in Local Governance in Tanzania
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 several districts in Mainland Tanzania […]
Affordability and Expenditure Patterns for Electricity and Kerosene in Urban Households in Tanzania
Using data from the Household Budget Survey 2007, this study examines two main issues: i) the affordability of kerosene, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and electricity to poor urban households, i.e., households below the basic needs poverty line;
Creating Space for Child Participation in Local Governance in Tanzania
Save the Children and Children’s Councils This paper focuses on the model of community participation developed by Save the Children. The research has targeted both children and adults (NGO and local authority representatives) with a view of obtaining their insights into how best children
REPOA e-Newsletter Issue No. 2
REPOA has a new Organizational structure Launching AGRA’s Policy Hub for Tanzania In memory of Dr. Raymond Mnenwa Coming Soon: PHDR 2011
Transparency in Local finances in Tanzania, 2003 – 2009
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.
Tracer Study on REPOA Training Courses for Research Users
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 budget-related courses: (i) Budget Analysis […]
Tracer Study on Two REPOA Training Courses
Budget Analysis and Public Expenditure Tracking System This tracer study assesses two courses conducted by REPOA between 2007 and 2009: Budget Analysis and Public Expenditure Tracking System (PETS). Findings showed that for both courses, most of the respondents were using the knowledge and skills…
REPOA e-Newsletter Issue No. 1
The Tanzanian Energy Sector
The Potential for Job Creation and Productivity Gains through Expanded Electrification This study evaluates the dynamic linkages between the expansion of the national electricity grid and off-grid alternative/renewable sources of electricity, job growth and productivity. It further sought to assess the public resources required by the energy
A Comparative Analysis of Poverty Incidence in Farming Systems of Tanzania
This study analysed poverty incidence in relation to Tanzania’s major farming systems utilising data from the Agriculture Sample Census 2002/03. The analysis found that poverty incidence differed considerably by farming system. The study also confirmed…
Challenges in data collection, consolidation and reporting for local government authorities in Tanzania
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…
Poverty Among the Elderly and Children in Mainland Tanzania
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
Social Protection of the Elderly in Tanzania: Current Status and Future Possibilities
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 Bureau of Statistics and the […]
Social Protection of the Elderly in Tanzania
Current Status and Future Possibilities This study begins by analyzing 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 conducted by the National Bureau of Statistics and the Views of the People
Viashiria vya Kijinsia
Kijitabu cha Viashiria vya Kijinsia kina kinachambua na kukusanya baadhi ya viashiria vya kijinsia ambavyo takwimu na taarifa zake zimeanzia mwaka 2000/2001 hadi miaka ya karibuni. Kijitabu kinaonyesha mafanikio na mapengo yaliyopo ambayo yanabidi yarekebishwe na watunga sera, wabuni mipango na wadau wengine.
Tanzania Gender Indicators Booklet 2010
The Gender Indicators Booklet 2010 assesses trends in selected gender indicators in Tanzania from 2000/01 to 2010. It highlights progress towards achieving gender equality and identifies areas which need to be addressed by policy makers, planners, communities and other stakeholders.