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Civil society networks are currently understood by academics and practitioners to be an important pillar of development in the Third World. They have been assigned many different roles: as a prerequisite or catalyst for accountability, good governance, and economic development; as an agent of democratization; as a protector of vulnerable
Groundnut is among the most important crops for smallholder farmers in Tanzania, providing both food and income for households. Groundnut is a nutritious source of fats, protein, carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals for human consumption and parts of the crop can be used for livestock feed. This study identified factors which
The growing rural-to-urban migration, which is dominated by young people aged 15–35, is increasing the urban youth unemployment rate and driving the escalation of urban poverty in Tanzania.1 Using the national definition, the employment rate for urban youth aged 15–24 and 25–35 was 39.1 per cent and 69.5 per cent,
The Case of Ilala Municipality, Dar-es-Salaam This study investigates the constraints that urban youth face in their quest for employment in the urban mainstream economy. RAWG (2012) warns that the unincorporated informal enterprises created by rural-to-urban youth migrants will result in the creation of informal urban enterprises with low levels
Background to the study: Agriculture is the leading sector of the Tanzanian economy and the most critical for inclusive pro-poor growth. Agriculture provides employment for more than three-quarters of the population, accounts for 75% of the country’s exports, and contributes almost 50% to Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Cocoa was introduced
Evidence from Tanzania and Kenya Although microfinance institutions (MFIs) are the most prominent providers of financial services to low-income people, their economic and social performance is subject to debate. How MFIs are governed is likely to affect their efficiency, outreach to the poor, sustainability, and impact on poverty alleviation. This
Micro, small, and medium manufacturing enterprises (MSMEs) offer good examples of firm clustering and incipient entry points for industrial development in Tanzania. This study analyses the growth of cluster-based, micro and small furniture-manufacturing firms located in the Keko, Buguruni-Malapa, and Mbezi Beach kwa Komba industrial clusters. The results of quantitative
Using data from the Household Budget Survey 2007, this study examines two main issues: i) the affordability of kerosene, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and electricity to poor urban households, i.e., households below the basic needs poverty line;
Save the Children and Children’s Councils This paper focuses on the model of community participation developed by Save the Children. The research has targeted both children and adults (NGO and local authority representatives) with a view of obtaining their insights into how best children
An Empirical Approach This study conducted an econometric analysis of data from the 2005 Tanzania Rural Investment Climate Survey to assess the impact of selected socio-economic and geographic factors on the income of rural households and communities.
Exploring Resilience Avenues This study explored the contexts and factors under which violation of the inheritance and property rights of widows and orphans occurs and resilience avenues for safeguarding these rights. The study findings show that property grabbing after the death of their husbands
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
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…
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.
The Case of Dar es Salaam This paper contains the results of a study conducted in Dar es Salaam in 2006 and 2007 to assess the MSEs institutional support. The study focused on the type and nature of the MSE support institutions which included services they provide, conditions for assessing
The Case of Bonde la Mpunga, Kinondoni, Dar es Salaam 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…
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