This brief analyses the economic situation of elderly persons and children in Tanzania. Significantly, the analysis
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
Widowhood and Vulnerability to HIV and AIDS Related Shocks
Exploring Resilience Avenues This brief summarises the findings of a study conducted in Makete district, Iringa
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
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
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
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.
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
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
Influencing Policy for Children in Tanzania
Lessons from Education, Legislation and Social Protection This brief summarises three case studies of recent
Disparities Exist in Citizens’ Perceptions of Service Delivery by Local Government Authorities in Tanzania
This brief compares Tanzanian citizens’ perceptions of service delivery by local government authorities between 2003 and
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
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
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
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
Children Participating in Research
This new approach to research with children came to the fore as theories about children and childhood evolved from the