Bamboo Trade and Poverty Alleviation in Ileje District, Tanzania
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.
School Enrolments, Performance and Access to Education in Tanzania
Shortcomings of Linkages between Environmental Conservation Initiatives and Poverty Alleviation in Tanzania
Natural Resources Use Patterns and Poverty Alleviation Strategies in the Highlands and Lowlands of Karatu and Monduli Districts
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 be linked to increasing of […]
Poverty and Changing Livelihoods of Migrant Maasai Pastoralists in Morogoro and Kilosa Districts, Tanzania
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
Access to Formal and Quasi-Formal Credit by Smallholder Farmers and Artisanal Fishermen
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 artisanal fishermen. The study aimed […]
Poverty and Environment
Impact analysis of Sustainable Dar es Salaam Project on Sustainable Livelihoods of Urban Poor The study was carried out to find out strengths and weaknesses in the institutional structure and associated legislation that supports measures to improve the environment of the City of Dar es Salaam. The objective is to equip policymakers, particularly local government […]
Disparities Exist in Citizens’ Perceptions of Service Delivery by Local Government Authorities in Tanzania
Afrobarometer 2008 Key Findings for Tanzania
Looking at the overall survey results for the last four surveys (2001-2008), a major difference is confidence in the responses of the respondents, which is a positive trend. The confidence level for responding is high, though there are still some questions where some people are reluctant to give their opinion, particularly on questions relating to democracy
Local Autonomy and Citizen Participation in Tanzania
From a Local Government Reform Perspective This report analyses local autonomy and citizen participation from six councils in Tanzania. Themes covered are good governance; accountability and transparency of the local leaders in the community; local government autonomy and citizen participation
Changes in Citizens’ Perceptions of the Local Taxation System in Tanzania
This brief examines changes in citizens’ perceptions of local taxation in six councils in Tanzania; investigating why residents do or do not pay local taxes, and their perceptions of misuse of tax revenue. The brief also provides recommendations on measures
Citizens Demand Tougher Action on Corruption in Tanzania
To inform ongoing anti-corruption efforts at both local and national levels, the views and experiences of citizens are essential for assessing the extent of corruption and for designing effective anti-corruption measures.
Children and Vulnerability in Tanzania: A Brief Overview
This brief highlights the key issues of children and vulnerability 3 in Mainland Tanzania. It provides an overview of mortality, malnutrition, ill-health, disability, orphanhood, HIV/AIDS, education, child labour and abuse.
Outsourcing Revenue Collection: Experiences from Local Government Authorities in Tanzania
Many local government authorities in Tanzania have reformed their tax collection systems in recent years in order to increase their revenue. This brief examines recent experiences with privatised revenue collection in seven urban and rural councils in…
REPOA Annual Report 2007
The year 2007 marks the mid-point of REPOA’s Strategic Plan 2005 – 2009 and, re ecting on the performance to date, the Board’s overall impression is that REPOA is steadily advancing, yet the demands are not abating. Stakeholders are calling for more from REPOA, which is pleasing, as it clearly demonstrates that the organisation is […]
Realising Water’s Potential to Support Growth in Tanzania
Tanzania has considered water as a scarce resource and as a consequence, a constraint to, rather than enabler of, growth. However, the potential of water to support growth in the economy has not been fully explored. In reality, Tanzania has an adequate…