Non Govermental Organizations And Poverty Eradication A Case Study Of Kawe Ward, Kinondoni District, Tanzania

ABSTRACT The study examined the roles of Non Governmental Organizations and Poverty Eradication in Kawe ward, Kinondoni district, Tanzania. The research study describes an overview of the background of Non Governmental Organizations in the world, Africa, East Africa and Tanzania. Also it will look at the statement of the problem, purpose of the study, objectives of the study, research questions, scope and significance of the study. It also describes the review of the related literature from different authors on the roles of Non Governmental Organizations in eradicating poverty, also we look on the challenges facing Non Governmental Organization and solutions to the challenges. Finally the studies also look at the methodology that was used to collect data and these are the following. Qualitative research design, methods of data collection such as focus group discussion, questionnaires and interviews, sampling procedure which will be random, date analysis and presentation and ethical consideration. The study gives an overview on how collected data or findings are analyzed and presented. The information collected through questionnaires and interviews a guide was used answer the research questions. It also contains the summary of the findings, conclusions, recommendation, and the areas for further studies regarding the impact of decentralization on the performance of Non Governmental Organizations. Conclusion shows the stand point and the extent to which the government has gone as far as provision of services to local communities in a sustainable manner. Recommendations are based on the research findings and it also gives or shows what shows what should be done in terms to overcome problems in the findings. 

TABLE OF CONTETS 

DECLARATION ................................................................................................................................... ii 

DEDICATION ...................................................................................................................................... iii 

ACKNOWLEDGMENT ........................................................................................................................ iv 

LIST OF TABLES .................................................................................................................................... v 

ABSTRACT ............................................................................................................................................ vi 

APPROVAL. .......................................................................................................................................... vi 

CHAPTER ONE 

INTRODUCTION 

1.1 Background ..................................................................................................................................... 1 

1.2 Statement of the problem ............................................................................................................. 2 

1.3 Purpose of the study ....................................................................................................... : .............. 2 

1.4 Objective of the study .................................................................................................................... 3 

1.5 General objective ............................................................................................................................ 3 

1.6 Specific Objectives .......................................................................................................................... 3 

1. 7 Research questions ......................................................................................................................... 3 

1.8 Scope of the study .......................................................................................................................... 3 

1.9 Significance of the study ................................................................................................................ 4 

CHAPTER TWO 

LITERATURE REVIEW 

2.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................................... 6 

2.2 The Status of Non Governmental Organizations in eradicate poverty .................................. 6 

2.3 Challenges faced by Non Governmental Organizations .......................................................... 9 

2.4 Solutions to the problems of Non Governmental Organizations .......................................... 11 

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CHAPTER THREE 

RESEARCH METHODOLOY 

lntroduction ......................................................................................................................................... 12 

3.1 Research design ............................................................................................................................ 12 

3.2 Population of the study ................................................................................................................ 12 

3.3 Methods of data collection ......................................................................................................... 12 

3.3.1 lnterview ..................................................................................................................................... 13 

3.3.2 Observation ................................................................................................................................ 13 

3.3.3 Focus Group Discussion ............................................................................................................ 13 

3.4 Sampling Procedure ..................................................................................................................... 14 

3.5 Data analysis .................................................................................................................................. 14 

3.5.1 Qualitative data ......................................................................................................................... 14 

3.5.2 Quantitative data ...................................................................................................................... 14 

3.5.3 Validity and reliability of research instruments .................................................................... 15 

3.6 Ethical Consideration ................................................................................................................... 15 

3.7 Limitation of the study ................................................................................................................. 15 

REFERENCES ........................................................................................................................................ 16 

QUESTIONAIRE GUIDE ........................................................................................................................ 18 

INTERVIEW GUIDE .............................................................................................................................. 23 

MAP OF DAR ES SALAAM CITY .......................................................................................................... 27 

CHAPTER FOUR 

DATA PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND INTERPRTATION 

4.0 lntroduction ................................................................................................................................... 16 

4.1 Social economic and demographic data ................................................................................... 16 

4.1.1 Distribution of respondents of Action Aid employees by age bracket ............................. 16 

4.1.2 Distribution of respondents Action Aid employees by gender relation ........................... 16 

4.1.3 Distribution of respondents at Kawe ward by age bracket ................................................. 17 

4.1.3 Distribution of respondents by gender relation at Kawe ward .......................................... 17 

4.2 To examine the extent to which Non Governmental Organizations eradicate Poverty at 

Kawe ward, Kinondoni district ........................................................................................................... 18 

4.2.1 Extent to which Non Governmental Organizations have eradicate poverty at Kawe 

ward, Kinondoni district ..................................................................................................................... 18 

4.2.1 Extent to which Nin Governmental Organization have not eradicate poverty at Kawe 

war, Kinondoni district ....................................................................................................................... 18 

4.2.2 Social services provided by Non Governmental organizations ........................................... 19 

4.2.3 To which extent that people have access to services provided by Non Governmental 

Organizations ...................................................................................................................................... 21 

4.2.4 Women have access of loans from Non Governmental Organizations ............................ 22 

4.3 Challenges faced by Non Governmental Organizations ......................................................... 26 

4.3.1 Extent to which lack of cooperation from the community affects ability of Non 

Govern111ental Organizations ............................................................................................................. 26 

4.3.2 Monitoring and evolution affects the progress of Development in Kawe ward, 

Kinondoni district ................................................................................................................................ 27 

4.3.3 Lack of financial resources in Non Governmental Organizations affects the provision of 

service delivery ............................................................................................................................. 28 

4.4 Solutions to the problems that face Non Governmental Organizations ............................. 29 

4.4.1 Examine how decentralization of power in decision making affect the work ·············30 

4.4.2 Impact of creating good relationship between donor, Non Governmental Organizations 

and local communities ....................................................................................................................... 32 

4.4.3 To examine whether local communities should contribute in Decision making in the 

communities ........................................................................................................................................ 33 

CHAPTER FIVE 

FINDINGS, CONLUTION AND RECOMMENDATIONS 

5.l lntroduction ................................................................................................................................... 34 

5.2 Findings of the study .................................................................................................................... 34 

5.3 Recommendation ......................................................................................................................... 35 

5.4 Conclusion ...................................................................................................................................... 36 

5.5 Suggestions for the further studies .......................................................................................... 36 

REFERENCES ......................................................................................................................................... 37 

APPENDIX I QUESTIONAIRE GUIDE .................................................................................................. 39 

APPENDIX II INTERVIEW GUIDE ......................................................................................................... 44 

MAP OF DAR ES SALAAM CITY ........................................................................................................... 48 

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