ABSTRACT This Study assessed the contribution of local government authorities in the provision of education on solid waste management. Viwandani ward and Majengo ward of Dodoma Municipal Council were taken as a Case Study. The objectives of the study were: to determine the contribution of Dodoma Municipal Council in the provision of education on solid waste management, to examine the means used by the Dodoma Municipal Council in educating the public on solid waste management, to identify chal...
ABSTRACT Climate change is currently the subject which has attracted many stakeholders due to its impacts on nature and human livelihood. The impacts of climate change range from melting of ice, rise of sea level to destruction of biodiversity, physical features and loss of people‟s life. The climate change has led to uncertainty in agriculture and caused food insecurity. Most of the affected communities were the poor rural communities comprised by small scale farmers, and cow herders. In r...
ABSTRACT Student affairs and services management in higher learning institutions is concerned with assisting students socially, physically and psychologically to attain their higher educational aspirations. This study aimed at evaluating the student affairs and services management in some selected higher learning institutions in Tanzania. The focus was on the presence of professional personnel in terms of qualification, student affairs and services management facilities, identification of con...
ABSTRACT Tax is the major source of revenues in both developed and developing countries like Tanzania. This study sought to investigate small scale entrepreneurs’ willingness to pay tax at enhancing Local Government revenue collection taking a case of Dodoma city council. Specifically, the study analyzed attitudes of small scale entrepreneurs on tax payment, assessed small scale entrepreneurs’ knowledge on tax system applied by the local government and investigated factors affecting tax p...
ABSTRACT This study had three objectives to accomplish, namely; to explore the perceptions of customers regarding services offered by CRDB bank, to explore the factors which are key determinants of customer satisfaction for services offered by CRDB Bank, to investigate on the challenges facing the bank in making its customers satisfied with the services offered and to analyze the relationship between customer satisfaction and retention for CRDB bank. The study was based at Dodoma Municipality...
ABSTRACT Many rural communities living adjacent to protected areas in developing countries are facing negative impacts as a result of increasing human-wildlife conflicts (HWCs). This study was conducted to assess the contribution of Village Land Use Plan (VLUP) in mitigating human-wildlife conflicts. The study involved two villages of Makundusi and Natta Mbisso in Serengeti district. Data were collected through households’ survey; key informants interviews, focus group discussions and archi...
ABSTRACT Solid waste management is one of current development challenge facing fast growing towns in developing economies resulting in human health hazards and environmental degradation. Solid waste however has been regarded as an urban disgrace. This study therefore aimed at examining the contribution of solid waste trade to household livelihood in Tanzania. Cross-sectional research design was used by the researcher to study variables in their natural way. The researcher used individual inte...
ABSTRACT This study aimed at examining factors that influence health services delivery to elderly people in Songea Rural District. Specifically, it focused on investigating the factors which influence health services delivery to elderly people, to explore the community perceptions with regard to health services delivery to elderly people and to suggest measures for improving the provision of health services to the elderly people. The study applied both qualitative and quantitative methods of ...
ABSTRACT REDD+ is a climate change mitigation measures aimed at enhancing forests for carbon storage and generation of reward to local community. “Making REDD+ Work for Communities and Forest Conservation in Tanzania” is a pilot project implemented in Kilosa site by Tanzania Forest Conservation Group and Tanzania Community Forest Conservation Network. Although REDD+ has promoted Participatory Forest Management in its approach, still potential on local communities‟ livelihood is question...
ABSTRACT Microcredit is now important for agriculture, innovation, post harvest practices and adoption of technologies. This study was proposed to explore the types of microcredit facilities that finance the households in rural areas to adopt PHT and PHP in Gairo District, the pressing constraints against access to microcredit among households in Gairo District. The study was further extended into looking at the effect of access to microcredit on the adoption of PHT and PHP in Gairo District....
ABSTRACT The study has examined, “The Role of Church in averting Mob Justice at Kibaigwa Township in Konawa District”. In the midst of failure and collapse of the criminal justice system, the study focused on assessing the role of Church in averting mob justice practices. A sample of 100 respondents was selected in the study. Data collection employed questionnaires, in-depth interviews and documentary reviews. The table, figure, and the frequency were used for data analysis. The theories ...
ABSTRACT This study aimed to assess the socio-economic factors influencing adherence to utilization of Anti Retroviral Therapy (ART) for People Living with HIV/AIDS in Dodoma Municipality and Kongwa District in Tanzania. Documentary review, questionnaire, interview and Focus Group Discussion were used in collecting data. A total of 140 respondents (99 PLHIVs and 41 key informants) from six health facilities were selected and interviewed as representatives for the purpose of this study. Quanti...
ABSTRACT In Tanzania, internal auditing is relevant for the expansion of work and responsibilities of the parastatal organisations. However, it is argued that many internal auditors are not independent and lack relevant skills and management support for carrying out internal audit duties and assignments effectively. Therefore, this study examines the influence of internal auditing on the effectiveness of corporate Governance in parastatal organisations found in Dodoma City,Tanzania. The study...
ABSTRACT This study mainly focused on assessing the Contribution of Food Crops in Promoting Livelihood in Rural Areas in Tanzania, particularly in Muleba District. The study guided with three specific objective: to examine the ways in which extension services and the land tenure systems affect the banana farming in Muleba District, to establish the impacts of climatic changes and banana diseases on the banana production in Muleba District and to assess the role of the government and other sta...
ABSTRACT This study examined the awareness and attitudes and status of staff on Open Performance and Review Appraisal System in the Public sector in Tanzania. The study was conducted at Sikonge Designated Hospital in Sikonge District in Tabora Region. This study employed both cross sectional as well as a case study to get data about the problem. The sample of the study consisted of 80 employees who were obtained by multistage cluster sampling. Data were collected from different section in the...