Zena Amury and Aneth Komba | 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. Both…

Raymond Mnenwa and Emmanuel Maliti | This study focusedon the type and nature of the MSE support institutions which include services they provide, conditions for assessing the services and their needs. The study was conducted in order to infor policy makers, planners and other stakeholders…

John R.M Philemon and Severine S.A Kessy | A study of gender power relations among youth in Tanzania, with 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.

Matern A.M. Victor, Albinus M.P. Makalle and Neema Ngware | 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…

Milline Jethro Mbonile | 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.

Raymond Mnenwa and Emmanuel Maliti | Study of micro and small scale business in Dar es Salaam. Issues covered include contribution to poverty alleviation, influence of socio-economic factors, and impact of business formality.

Amon V.Y. Mbelle | An analysis of the impact of reforms brought in by the Primary Education Development Programme PEDP upon the quality of education. Service delivery, teacher characteristics, finance and governace are some of the topics discussed.

Deograsias P. Mushi | This study contributes to the debate on the best way to finance public health services in Tanzania. It focuses on two methods for financing health care - the community insurance scheme and user fees.

Jerry A. Ngailo, Abuid L. Kaswamila and Catherine J. Senkoro | This report examines the role of rice production in poverty alleviation, with comparison to other farming activities, in particular producing crops of maize and cotton.

Severine Kessy and Fratern Urio | This report evaluates the extent to which Microfinance Institutions in Tanzania contribute to poverty reduction. The loan process and technical support provided by micro-finance institutions are studied, as well as some characteristics of the loan recipients…