Children’s Involvement in Small Business: Does it Build Youth Entrepreneurship?
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 of educational opportunities and alternative […]
Poverty and the Rights of Children at Household Level
Findings from Same and Kisarawe Districts, Tanzania This study examined the relationship between poverty at the household level and children’s rights. Although children’s rights were considered at a general level, the main focus was on three of the basic rights (i) access to education, (ii) access
Children’s Involvement in Small Business
Does it Build Youth Entrepreneurship? This study assessed how children’s work in small businesses impacts their future entrepreneurial talents, by examining i) the economic, psychological and social factors that prompt children into small businesses; ii) the contribution of small business…
Coping Strategies Used by Street Children in the Event of Illness
This study examined the health-seeking behaviours of street children in three municipal districts of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. The research was carried out in October 2005 and involved 272 street children (163 boys and 109 girls) aged 10 to 18 years.
Energy Jobs and Skills: A Rapid Assessment in Mtwara, Tanzania
This brief examines the energy sector in Tanzania and the acute shortage of electricians anticipated as the national electricity grid expands. This shortage results from skills gaps that can only be addressed through expansion and upgrading of vocational
Planning in Local Government Authorities in Tanzania: Bottom-up Meets Top-down
This brief examines the experience of four councils in Tanzania in implementing Opportunities and Obstacles to Development (O&OD), a bottom-up participatory planning methodology for local development. The study found little evidence to date that the approach has increased local autonomy in prioritising, planning and budgeting of development activities. Interactions and consultations between local communities and […]
Poverty and Human Development Report (PHDR) 2009
The Poverty and Human Development Report (PHDR) is a key output of the Government of Tanzania’s poverty monitoring system. It provides consolidated analysis of progress towards national development goals as well as discussion on important socio-economic issues affecting the country. PHDR 2009 is the fifth report in the series since 2002 and marks the end […]
Poverty and Human Development Report (PHDR) 2009
The Poverty and Human Development Report (PHDR) – 2009 is a key output of the Government of Tanzania’s poverty monitoring system. It provides consolidated analysis of progress towards national development goals as well as discussion on important socio-economic
REPOA Annual Report 2009
As the third phase of REPOA’s Strategic Plan 2005-2009 draws to a close, 2009 was a time for us to reflect on activities, our achievements, as well as making a concerted effort to learn from our experiences and harness all aspects of what we have learned from 2005 to 2009 and integrate them into 2010 […]
Assessing the Institutional Framework for Promoting the Growth of Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) in Tanzania: The Case of Dar es Salaam
This brief examines the institutional framework for supporting the growth of micro and small businesses in Tanzania. Findings indicate a high demand for business support among MSEs but only limited use of services, such as loans from financial institutions, due to the complexity and stringency of conditions to access these services. On the supply side, […]
The Investment Climate in Tanzania: Views of Business Executives
This brief presents findings from the Executive Opinion Survey 2009, a core input of the Global Competitiveness Report 2009-10 produced by the World Economic Forum. The findings indicate that general security for businesses in Tanzania is good, well ahead of other countries in the East African Community (EAC). 1 However, government administrative requirements and customs […]
Preventing Malnutrition in Tanzania: A Focused Strategy to Improve Nutrition in Young Children
This brief examines the status of nutrition in Tanzania. Despite improvements between 1999 and 2004/05, data clearly show that the prevalence of child undernutrition remains high in Tanzania and malnutrition begins at an early age. Based on the evidence presented, the brief concludes that a national strategy to prevent malnutrition must focus upon protecting, promoting […]
The Growth-Poverty Nexus in Tanzania
From a Developmental Perspective This presents the conceptual framework for REPOA’s research programme on growth and poverty, explaining the underlying rationale and agenda. This document will also be useful to those who would like to gain an overview of the issue of growth and poverty
Outsourcing Revenue Collection to Private Agents
Experiences from Local Authorities in Tanzania This paper examines experiences with an outsourced revenue collection of some local authorities in Tanzania, looking at how systems of privatized tax collection perform with respect to revenue generation, administration and accountability from 1996 to 2006.
Maybe We Should Pay Tax After All? Citizens’ Views on Taxation in Tanzania
This paper aims to shed light on factors impacting on tax compliance, by examining the perceptions of ordinary people on payment of taxes, fees, and charges. Changes in citizens’ perceptions of taxation may have implications for policy design to raise…
Influencing Policy for Children in Tanzania
Lessons from Education, Legislation and Social Protection This paper together with the accompanying brief which goes with the same title, analyses three recent policy/programme developments regarding child well-being in Tanzania and examines the political ‘drivers of change’ that influence policy and action