ABSTRACT Information and knowledge play an important role in enabling rural women to achieve economic empowerment through poverty alleviation. The general aim of this study was to determine the contribution of information in the empowerment of rural women. In a bid to achieve this objective, the study sought to assess the roles of information in increasing women access and control of economic resources, in assisting women contribute towards economic decisions at the household and community le...
The role of Small Business is recognized as one of the major contributor in the growth of the counry's economy like Tanzania and therefore, poverty alleviation. The SME sector also serves as a 'nursery' and a proven training ground for 'higher level' entrepreneurship and iru10vation. The objective of the study was assessment of critical factors to small business failures in Tanzania, the case of Temeke Municipal. Data was collected from respondents by means of administering 60 (sixty) structu...
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...
Abstract/Overview Purpose: The purpose of the study was to assess the role of the Faith Based Organizations in alleviating poverty in Western Kenya. Methodology: This study is a cross-sectional research that sought to give an examining and descriptive scrutiny of the death beliefs surrounding FBO’s activities in Emuhaya District. This study targeted Emuhaya District which has a population of 180,000 people who are members of the FBO’s. To obtain data for analysis, qualitative methods ...
Abstract The problem this study seeks to address is the effectiveness of ROSCA microfinance informal model poverty reduction. Zimbabwe has been experiencing economic decline and this has led to the aggressive adoption of social safety nets like Rotating Savings and Credit Associations by Non Governmental Organisations to cushion the rural households. The researcher purposed this research to evaluate the extent to which the ROSCA model is effective in preventing people from falling below the p...
Micro enterprises play a crucial role in addressing the obstructions of poverty, inequality and job creation and ultimately achievement of the sustainable livelihoods in rural areas. They are an important source of employment, particularly for low skill workers and the youth. The purpose of this study was to ascertain the contribution of micro enterprises to sustainable rural livelihood in Mulobezi district of Zambia. Data was collected through structured interviews schedule and the use ...
Abstract The Purpose Of This Study Was To Establish The Effects Of Poverty On Pupil's Academic Performance Of The Selected Primary Schools In Wareng District Kenya. The Specific Objectives Of The Study Were To Investigate The Relationship Between The Effects Mentioned And Academic Performance In Tulwet Zone, And To Investigate The Role Of The Community In Alleviating Poverty And Improving Education In Tulwet Zone. The Methods Used For Data Collection Was Questionnaires To The Staff Members O...
ABSTRACT: This research study by means of robust statistical analysis investigated the poverty situation in Nigeria and how it affects the citizens and the economy at large. This research was taken in a period of 25 years which is from 1985 – 2010. The ordinary least square method was used to investigate this work. The empirical analysis carried out showed that the Nigerian economy has changed from a diversified economy to a mono economy because of the over dependence of the oil sector and...
ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to establish the relationship between poverty and the quality of education in primary schools in Butula Division Butula District Kenya. The specific objectives of the study were to investigate the relationship between the effects mentioned and academic performance in primary schools Butula Division Butula District and to investigate the role of the community on alleviating poverty and improving education in primary schools in Butla Division Butula Distri...
ABSTRACT This study was aimed at establishing the relationship between Islamic banking services and welfare improvement to the community in Hargeisa Somaliland, three specific objectives guided this study and these were To establish the relationship between Islamic banking services and improvement of quality of life among community members in Hargeisa Somaliland.To examine the relationship between Islamic banking services and poverty alleviation among community members in Hargeisa Somaliland....
Appropriate technologies able to be easily and economically constructed from readily available materials by local craftspeople have a central role in the alleviation of poverty in the developing world. However, research and development of these technologies are generally apportioned relatively modest support by the developed world’s institutions, in part because the operation of many of these appropriate technologies is dependent on relatively well-under-stood science accessible even to int...
ABSTRACT The situation of low income in Kigoma District is persistent in spite of some people being members of income-generating groups (IGGs). There is limited empirical information on the performance of IGGs. This leads to mixed views with regard to performance of IGGs. The main objective of this study was to determine the contribution of IGGs to the reduction of household income poverty in Kigoma District. The specific objectives of the study were to identify Income-Generating Activities ...
ABSTRACT While number of studies focusing on the effect of technology adoption on alleviating rural poverty is increasing, much remains unclear about effects of shocks and Sustainable Agricultural Intensification Practices (SAIPs) on household vulnerability to poverty. Furthermore, most literature focuses on household food security without adequately capturing determinants of gender perceptions of food insecurity. Therefore, the study estimated the effects of shocks and SAIPs on household vu...
ABSTRACT The Research having a case study of CBS Radio is an overview of the origin and Nature of Poverty in Uganda giving a Global perspective in Comparison to the Ugandan situation. It explains why Poverty is persistent despite state and International intervention; it equally explains what stakeholders especially the Media should do to Alleviate Poverty in the country. Chapter one basically deals with the Nature of Poverty in Uganda, looking at Background, Problem Statement and the objectiv...
TABLE OF CONTENTSDECLARATIONAPPROVALDEDICATIONACKNOWLEDGEMENT ivABBREVIATION/ACRONYMS vTABLE OF CONTENTS viLIST OF TABLES ixABSTRACT xCHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION 11.1 Introduction 11.2 Back ground of the study 11.3 Statement of the problem 21.4 Purpose of the study 21.5 Objectives of the study 31.5.1 General objective 31.5.2 The specific objectives were 31.5.3 Research questions 31.6 Scope of the study 31.6.1 Geographical scope 31.6.2 Content scope 41.6.3 Time scope 41.7 Significance of the stu...