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 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 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 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 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...
ABSTRACT The topic of the study was teamwork and employee performance in Punt land State University in Somalia, the problem was failure to encourage teamwork among the employees, students and the lecturers of Punt land State University in Somalia for better performance; The purpose of the study was to establish the effects of teamwork on performance of punt land state university in Somalia The objectives of the study were; to finding the types of teamwork in punt land state university i...
ABSTRACT The Small and Medium size enterprises present the most dynamic economic foundation for growth, income and employment creation. However, this vital sector has been greatly affected by the high interest rates being charged by financial institutions on borrowed capital in Uganda. The main objective of the study is to assess the impact of high interest rates on growth and financial performance of Small and Medium Enterprises. The researcher not only employed cross sectional research and...
ABSTRACT Slum development has been a major problem in the world especially in developing countries and Africa at large. According to UN-Habitat publication sub Saharan Africa hosts the largest proportion (7 1.9%) of urban population reside in slums. this study was carried out in kibera Nairobi district. The objective of the study included identifying the causes of slum development, the implication of these slum on the environment and what measures are have been put in place to protect the env...
ABSTRACT The last two decades have witnessed a ‘paradigm shift’ in conservation and natural resource Management away from costly state-centered control towards approaches in which local people play a much more active role. The inefficiency of state control over natural resources use, has partly led to poverty, forest degradation and lack of participation by local actors in resource management. The purpose of this study therefore was to analyse the emergence and development of Community B...
ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to establish the effects of poverty on learners' academic peiformance of the selected schools in Asego Division Homa-Bay District Kenya. The specific objectives of the study were to investigate the relationship between the effects mentioned and academic peiformance in Asego Division, and to investigate the role of the community in alleviating poverty and improving education in Asego Division. The methods used for data collection were questionnaires ...
ABSTRACT This study assessed MWEDO and TEMBO intervention projects for reducing girls‟ dropout from secondary schools in pastoralist communities in Arusha and Longido District Councils in Arusha Region, Tanzania. It employed a cross-sectional research design and applied mainly qualitative research approach and some elements of quantitative research approach. Purposive and simple random sampling techniques were used in selecting 56 respondents involved in this study. Questionnaires and inte...
ABSTRACT This study was carried out to evaluate the contribution of urban agriculture to household poverty alleviation in Morogoro municipality. A survey was conducted covering a sample of 100 households selected using a stratified random sampling procedure. The analytical techniques used were gross margin, Gini coefficient and coefficient of variation. The findings of the study showed that urban agriculture is practiced by people from all social demographic groups. The Gross margin analysis,...
ABSTRACT This study was set to examine the effect of local Government of Tanzania in promoting food security at the household level a case study of Manyoni district. Specific objectives were to examine the strategy used by local government in promoting food security at the household‟s level, to determine the challenges facing local government in promoting food security to the household‟s level and to analyze the achievement of local government reached in promoting food security at househo...