Assessing the Institutional Framework for Promoting the Growth of MSEs in Tanzania
The Case of Dar es Salaam This paper contains the results of a study conducted in Dar es Salaam in 2006 and 2007 to assess the MSEs institutional support. The study focused on the type and nature of the MSE support institutions which included services they provide, conditions for assessing the services and their needs. […]
Poverty and Human Development Report (PHDR) 2009
Progress towards Improved Quality of Life and Social Well-being for All Tanzanians The broad outcomes of MKUKUTA’s Cluster II are to improve the quality of life and social well-being of Tanzanians and to reduce inequalities across geographic areas and between income, age, gender, and other groups. Expanded access to, and delivery of, quality social services […]
Poverty and Human Development Report (PHDR) 2009
Progress towards Good Governance and Increased Accountability in Tanzania Economic growth, reduction of poverty and improved quality of life all rely upon the fair, effective and transparent use of Tanzania’s resources. Therefore, the success of MKUKUTA’s Clusters I and II rely on achieving the four desired outcomes of MKUKUTA’s Cluster III: i) good governance and […]
Citizens’ View on Crime in Tanzania
From a policy perspective, the Government of Tanzania has recently renewed its commitment to providing a safe and secure environment for all Tanzanians. In particular, Goal 6 in Cluster III of the National Strategy for Growth and Reduction of Poverty 2005-2010 (NSGRP) aims at achieving broad outcomes to improve personal security, reduce crime, and eliminate […]
Poverty and Human Development Report (PHDR) 2009
An Analysis of Household Income and Expenditure in Tanzania Chapter 2 of PHDR 2009 examined national progress in poverty reduction by comparing findings from the latest Household Budget Survey conducted in 2007 with the previous HBS in 2000/01. The analysis looked at household well-being from several different perspectives: household consumption levels, household expenditure patterns, asset […]
Influencing Policy for Children in Tanzania
Lessons from Education, Legislation and Social Protection This brief summarises three case studies of recent policy/programme developments regarding child well-being in Tanzania and examines the political ‘drivers of change’ that influence policy and action on child well-being.
Tanzanians and Their National Parliament
What the People Expect of Members of Parliament (MPs), and What They Perceive Their MPs are Delivering Members of Parliament face a challenging task in fulfilling their core and at times conflictingresponsibilities within government and society. They are expected to provide a voice for the people, i.e.,represent their constituents’ interests and views within the national […]
Briefs Relating to the Poverty and Human Development Report 2007
The Status of Growth and the Reduction of Income Poverty in Tanzania MKUKUTA’s Cluster I focuses on growth and the reduction of income poverty. What are the trends for GDP and sectoral growth? Will the targets set by MKUKUTA be achieved?
Citizens’ Views on the East African Federation: A Tanzanian Perspective
How much do Tanzanians know about the proposed East African Federation? What does the average Tanzanian think about plans being carried forward at largely government-to-government level? Do Tanzanians approve of a unitary government between the Republics of Kenya, uganda, the united Republic of Tanzania, Republic of burundi and Republic of Rwanda?
Establishing Indicators for Urban Poverty-Environment Interaction in Tanzania
The Case of Bonde la Mpunga, Kinondoni, Dar es Salaam This micro-level study examined the links between poverty and the environment for an urban community. Perceptions of poverty were investigated, as well as aspects of land use, water supply, sanitation, waste disposal, drainage, personal security, provision…
Negotiating Safe Sex among Young Women
The Fight against HIV/AIDS in Tanzania A study of gender power relations among youth in Tanzania, with a specific focus on young women negotiating safe sex to protect themselves against HIV/AIDS. Female respondents were questioned on their knowledge, attitudes, and decision making.
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 […]
The Role of Tourism in Poverty Alleviation in Tanzania
This study analyses the direct and indirect impacts of tourism on livelihoods. With tourism being the fastest growing sector in the Tanzanian economy, the authors investigate the benefits to society at large and, in particular, to the poor.
The Use of Sustainable Irrigation for Poverty Alleviation in Tanzania
The Case of Smallholder Irrigation Schemes in Igurusi, Mbarali District Irrigation has been found to be a central key part in curbing food scarcity not only in Tanzania but also in many other developing countries. The continued dependence on rainfall in agriculture has proved incapable of sustaining the population increase. This study examines the sustainability […]
Assessing the Relative Poverty of Clients and Non-clients of Non-bank Microfinance Institutions in Tanzania
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 regions. The end results were […]
The Role of Traditional Irrigation Systems in Poverty Alleviation in Semi-Arid Areas
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 division, included Kwemkwazu, Mbaramo, Lunguza, […]