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Impact Of Human-Wildlife Conflicts On Natural Resources Management In Tanzania: A Case Study Of Saadani National Park

ABSTRACT This study was conducted to find out the impact of human wildlife-conflicts on natural resources management in Saadani national park, Tanzania. The data for the study were collected from three villages vicinity to Saadani National Park (SANAPA), namely Mkange, Saadani and Matipwili villages. The study cover 97 households survey and 13 key informants interviews including the ward and village executive officers, District officials and Saadani National Park officials. Both qualitative a...

Factors Associated With Students’ Poor Performance Of English Language Subject In Secondary Schools: A Case Of Magu District Council

ABSTRACT The Performance of English language subject in secondary school has persistently been poor. This study sought to investigate the factors associated with students‟ poor performance of English language subject in secondary schools and to establish the strategies that can be adopted to improve performance of English language subject in secondary schools in Magu district council in Mwanza Tanzania. The study sought to determine the school based factors that affect students‟ performa...

Factors Affecting Financial Performance Of Savings And Credit Co-Operatives Societies In Tanzania: A Case Of Majengo Sokoni Sacco’s In Dodoma City

ABSTRACT SACCO‟s is important in any country for socio-economic development. However, performance of SACCOS in Tanzania has been below member expectations thereby causing dissatisfaction among most of their members. Therefore, this study examines factors affecting the financial performance of SACCOS. A cross section design was used to gather information from Majengo Sokoni SACCO‟s in Tanzania the case of Dodoma city. Primary data were collected through interviews and observation methods ...

The Effectiveness Of Motivation Incentives In Improving Work Perfomance In Tanzania Health Sector: A Case Of Iringa Refferal Hospital

ABSTRACT Tanzania is among the developing countries which have been facing the challenge of ineffective and inefficient work performance in the health sector of which in turn leads to poor health service delivery. This incident, therefore, compelled the researcher to conduct this study with the general objective to assess effectiveness of motivation in improving work performance in Tanzania health sector with Iringa Referral Hospital as a case study The study employed a cross - sectional des...

The Influence Of Marketing Mix Strategies On Customer’s Choice Among Restaurants In Dodoma City When Mediated By Social Networking: A Case Dodoma City

ABSTRACT This dissertation reports the findings of the influence of marketing mix strategies on customer‟s choice among restaurants in Dodoma City when mediated by social networking. The study was led by three specific objectives which sought to map the service marketing strategies used by restaurants to influence customer choice in Dodoma Region, to determine the influence of service marketing mix elements on customer choices among restaurants in Dodoma Region, and to find out the influen...

Perception Of Subscribers On The Use Of Mobile-Phone Based Financial Services: A Study Of Dodoma Urban

ABSTRACT The study was carried out in Dodoma, Tanzania to find out the Perception of Subscribers of the Use of Mobile-phone based Financial Services. It described the factors that influence the use of mobile based financial services. The study used both qualitative and quantitative methods through questionnaire and semi structured interviews. A simple random sampling design was used to select respondents from the clients and purposive sampling was used to select respondents from staffs. The s...

Factors Affecting Growth Of Small And Medium Agro-Processing Firms In Tanzania: A Case Of Sunflower Oil Processor In Dodoma

ABSTRACT SMEs in Tanzania have been growing rapidly, however they have showed that there is high possibility of them meeting their death or stagnation. Therefore, this study examined the factors affecting the growth of small and medium agro-processing firms in Tanzania. An analytical cross-sectional design and descriptive design was adopted; the sample size of 100 respondents was obtained. Statistical Package of Social Sciences (SPSS) version 21 was used to analyze the quantitative data found...

Microsimulation Analysis Of The Impact Of Indirect Tax Benefits On Income Distribution And Poverty Alleviation In Tanzania

Abstract: This paper analyses the impacts of indirect tax policy reforms on income distribution and poverty in Tanzania by applying a standard static microsimulation model TAZMOD v1.8. The simulations model two indirect tax reforms involving changes to the excise duty and value-added tax rates on alcoholic beverages and tobacco products, and changes to employers’ and employees’ contributions to the National Health Insurance Fund. The results of the first reform find a positive effect on g...

Assessment Of Strategies Towards Performance Of Human Resource In Public Sectors In Tanzania: A Case Study Of Songea Urban District

ABSTRACT This study is on assessment of strategies towards performance of human resource in public sectors in Tanzania; Songea Urban District is the case study with an aim of finding out whether proper strategies of human resources are well established. The general objective of this study was to find out whether proper strategies of Human Resource performance are well established in public sectors for delivery of good and efficient public services in Tanzania. The specific objectives were; t...

Role of Local Government Council in the Development of Rural Communities: A Study of Wara, Ngaski Local Government, Kebbi State

ABSTRACT The poor state of some rural community is becoming an unpleasant sight in this present age where development has suddenly become the order of the day even in the government of the nation. Several scholars therefore have ascribed this unpleasantness to Local Governments. Thus, this research examined the role of local government council in the development of rural communities. Literature in this respect on rural development efforts by Local Government Council was reviewed. Similarly, ...

The Influence Of Climate Change On Cashew Nuts Pests And Diseases And The Adaptation Strategies Employed By Farmers: A Case Of Mtwara District Southern Tanzania

ABSTRACT The study informs about the influence of climate change on cashew nuts pests and diseases as well as strategies employed by farmers to minimize the impact in Mtwara District. Two wards of Nitekela and Nanguruwe in the District were used to generate the data. Specifically, the study examined trend of climate parameters (rainfall, temperature and relative humidity) in the study area, the impact of climate change on cashew pests and diseases and lastly the strategies employed by farmer...

Influence Of Cultural Beliefs On The Use Of Postnatal Care Services In Tanzania: A Case Of Dodoma Urban District

ABSTRACT This study assesses an influence of cultural beliefs on the use of postnatal care (PNC). Despite its importance and service coverage, the use of maternal PNC has remained low in Tanzania. The study examines women’s awareness on the use of PNC within 42 days post-delivery; determines the percentage of women who uses PNC within 42 days post-delivery and identifies cultural beliefs and how they influence use of PNC in Dodoma Urban District (DUD). A descriptive cross section study was ...

The Role of Information Technology in Public Management Process with Particular Reference to Sokoto State Ministry Of Finance

ABSTRACT This study examine ministry policies and practices with particular references to ministry of finance Sokoto. Taking a critical look at the problems and solution at the ministry, training of staff on ICT and non-training of staff. An extensive review of existing literature was made covering issues like problems of using computers in the ministry. The ministry of finance Sokoto. Prudential guidelines was examine and it was observe that the guidelines succeeded in sanitizing by providin...

Contribution Of Community Health Workers To Orphan And Vulnerable Children’s Access To Health Services: A Case Of Dodoma Municipal

ABSTRACT This study generally investigated the contribution of Community Health Workers to Orphan and Vulnerable Children‟s access to health services in Dodoma Municipal, Tanzania. Specifically, the study assessed different health services provided to Orphan and Vulnerable Children in Dodoma Municipal, examined the involvement of Community Health Workers in Orphan and Vulnerable Children‟s access to health services and examined the challenges faced by CHWs in facilitating OVC‟s access ...

The Influence Of Open Performance Review And Appraisal System In Worker‟ Performance In Tanzania,‟ A Case Of Misungwi District

ABSTRACT Managing performance is very important aspect in any organization in Tanzania. To improve performance in July 2004 the government introduced the OPRAS which replaced the former confidential report system of evaluating workers. This study generally assessed the influence of the Open Performance Review and Appraisal System in the performance of workers. It examined the benefits accrued from the implementation of OPRAS. Lastly it examined the extent the system helps the organization to ...


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