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Local Government Research Project | Print |
The objective of this joint research programme on local government reform in Tanzania is to document the processes of change and impacts of the Local Government Reform Programme (LGRP) in Tanzania, and to provide managers and key stakeholders with operationally relevant data and analyses of lessons learned during the implementation.

The programme's first phase ran from 2002 to 2005, and the second phase runs through to 2009. As a part of its support to the LGRP, the Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation NORAD is financing this research programme. The project is being managed by REPOA and a consultant from the Chr. Michelsen Institute CMI, (Bergen, Norway) is assisting.


Six councils are taking part in the in-depth study; with three were among the first 38 councils in Tanzania undergoing reform. Selection was based on:
  • Variations in resource bases;
  • Rural-urban variations;
  • Degree of inclusion in the LGRP;
  • Degree of donor presence or support; and
  • Composition of political parties.
Each of the selected councils should exhibit at least two of these dimensions

The selected councils are:
  • Ilala Municipal Council
  • Iringa District Council
  • Mwanza City Council
  • Bagamoyo District Council
  • Moshi District Council
  • Kilosa District Council
Publications | Print |

Below are the publications and reports concerning this research programme. Click on the title of the document to download it, or please if you would prefer to receive the document in a printed format.

TitleReference
Disparities Exist in Citizens' Perceptions of Service Delivery by Local Government Authorities in Tanzania Brief 13 
Changes in Citizens' Perceptions of the Local Taxation System in Tanzania Brief 12 
Citizens Demand Tougher Action on Corruption in Tanzania Brief 11
Outsourcing Revenue Collection: Experiences from Local Government Authorities in Tanzania Brief 10
Local Government Reform in Tanzania, 2002 - 2005: Summary of Research Findings on Governance, Finance and Service DeliveryBrief 6
Trust in Public Finance: Citizens' Views on taxation by Local Authorities in TanzaniaLGR12
Domestic Water Supply: The Need for a Big PushLGR11
Is the community health fund better than user fees for financing public health care?LGR10
Are fees the major barrier to accessing public health care?LGR9
Primary education since the introduction of the Primary Education Development PlanLGR8
Citizens' access to information on local government financesLGR7
Low awareness amongst citizens of local government reformsLGR6
Fees at the dispensary level: Is universal access being compromised?LGR5
TASAF-a support or an obstacle to local government reformLGR4
Councillors and community leaders-partnership or conflict of interest? Lessons from the Sustainable Mwanza ProjectLGR3
New challenges for local government revenue enhancementLGR2
About the projectLGR1

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TitleReference
Maybe We Should Pay Tax After All? Citizens' Views on Taxation in Tanzania Special Paper 09.29
Outsourcing Revenue Collection to Private Agents: Experiences from Local Authoritues in Tanzania Special Paper 09.28 
Local Autonomy and Citizen Participation in Tanzania: From a Local Government Reform PerspectiveSpecial Paper 08.26 
Local Governance in Tanzania: Observations from Six Councils 2002-2003  Special Paper 07.22
Service Delivery in Tanzania: Findings from Six Councils 2000-2003 Special Paper 06.20
To Pay or not to pay? Citizens' views on taxation by local authorities in TanzaniaSpecial Paper 06.18
Local Government Finances and Financial Management in Tanzania: Observations from Six Councils, 2002 - 2003Special Paper 16

Last published: April 2009

 
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