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    An analysis of challenges facing folk development colleges in the southern highlands zone, Tanzania
    (2013) Kalole, Josephine G
    This study examined the challenges which faced the development of FDCs in the Southern Highland Zone of Tanzania. It was inspired by the fact that FDCs’ development was moving backward, and the challenges were less known. The study specifically identified the causes of the challenges facing FDCs, found out how the challenges facing FDCs in the southern highlands zone of Tanzania could be addressed, and explored measures for strengthening FDCs. The study used a cross-sectional research design with a sample of 36 respondents who were selected though convenience and purposive sampling techniques. Data were collected by using questionnaires, interviews, and documentary review methods. They were analyzed by using SPSS and Microsoft Word for text processing and editing. The study shows that inadequate facilities, poor infrastructure, shortage of qualified personnel, inadequate technological tools, and community’ negative attitude were the challenges which affected FDCs in the study areas. The effects of those challenges were lack of qualified teachers, poor teaching, dropouts, students’ poor performance, students’ failure, unwillingness to teach, teachers’ resignation, and hence bad reputation of FDCs. Measures such as enough budget allocation for FDCs, employing adequate qualified personnel, increasing facilities, involving stakeholders in planning, were proposed. There was also a need to strengthen FDCs through involving development partners, conducting fundraising activities, staff capacity building. Relevant recommendations are made.
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    An analysis of challenges facing folk development colleges in the Southern Highlands zone, Tanzania
    (Mzumbe University, 2013) Kalole, Josephine G.
    This study examined the challenges which faced the development of FDCs in the Southern Highland Zone of Tanzania. It was inspired by the fact that FDCs’ development was moving backward and the challenges were less known. The study specifically identified the causes of the challenges facing FDCs, found out how the challenges facing FDCs in the southern highlands zone of Tanzania could be addressed, and explored measures for strengthening FDCs. The study used a cross-sectional research design with a sample of 36 respondents who were selected though convenience and purposive sampling techniques. Data were collected by using questionnaires, interviews, and documentary review methods. They were analyzed by using SPSS and Microsoft Word for text processing and editing. The study shows that inadequate facilities, poor infrastructure, shortage of qualified personnel, inadequate technological tools, and community’ negative attitude were the challenges which affected FDCs in the study areas. The effects of those challenges were lack of qualified teachers, poor teaching, drop outs, students’ poor performance, students’ failure, unwillingness to teach, teachers’ resignation, and hence bad reputation of FDCs. Measures such as enough budget allocation for FDCs, employing adequate qualified personnel, increasing facilities, involving stakeholders in planning, were proposed. There was also a need to strengthen FDCs through involving development partners, conducting fundraising activities, staff capacity building. Relevant recommendations are made.
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    Analysing the effectiveness of the proposed child protection system model in preventing and responding to violence against children in Temeke District, Tanzania
    (Mzumbe University, 2015) Kayoza, Harold K.
    Generally, the study intended to analyze the effectiveness of the proposed child protection system model in preventing and responding to violence against children. The study was conducted at Temeke District. The objectives of the study were; to examine 3 the status of violence against children in Temeke District, to assess the implementation of Child Protection System Model (CPSM), to identify the extent to which the child protection system model has been effective and to examine challenges in implementing the child protection system model. The case study research design was used whereas a sample of 40 respondents was used in collecting data. Primary data was collected through questionnaire and interview guide while secondary data was collected through documentary analysis. The study found that, there are 54 cases that are recorded from July 2013 to June 2014. The study found that, the number of recorded cases dropped from 3 to 2 cases in July and September respectively. In October the number of recorded cases increases to 11 cases. Also, the study found that, there are different types of VAC in Temeke District. Moreover, the study found that, the large number of the respondents identified mental impairment as a major effect facing victims. The major effects facing victims involve; death, aggressive behavior and physical impairment. The study concludes that child protection system model has been effective for some extent. Although significant steps have been taken to improve child protection system model for the protection of the rights of children in the piloted areas in Tanzania, the study recommends that there is a need to improve the effectiveness of the child protection system model, this requires accountability and transparency, good laws and policies cannot protect children unless all duty bearers are held accountable to them.
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    Analysing the effectiveness of the proposed child protection system model in preventing and responding to violence against children in Temeke district, Tanzania
    (Mzumbe university, 2015) Kayoza, Harold K.
    Generally, the study intended to analyse the effectiveness of the proposed child protection system model in preventing and responding to violence against children. The study was conducted at Temeke District. The objectives of the study were; to examine 3 the status of violence against children in Temeke District, to assess the implementation of Child Protection System Model (CPSM), to identify the extent to which the child protection system model has been effective and to examine challenges in implementing the child protection system model. The case study research design was used whereas a sample of 40 respondents was used in collecting data. Primary data was collected through questionnaire and interview guide while secondary data was collected through documentary analysis. The study found that, there are 54 cases that are recorded from July 2013 to June 2014. The study found that, the number of recorded cases dropped from 3 to 2 cases in July and September respectively. In October the number of recorded cases increases to 11 cases. Also, the study found that, there are different types of VAC in Temeke District. Moreover, the study found that, the large number of the respondents identified mental impairment as a major effect facing victims. The major effects facing victims involve; death, aggressive behavior and physical impairment. The study concludes that child protection system model has been effective for some extent. Although significant steps have been taken to improve child protection system model for the protection of the rights of children in the piloted areas in Tanzania, the study recommends that there is a need to improve the effectiveness of the child protection system model, this requires accountability and transparency, good laws and policies cannot protect children unless all duty bearers are held accountable to them.
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    “Analysis of the resistance to change towards the establishment of Max Malipo: Case study of Maxcom Africa Company Limited, Kinondoni district
    (2015) Kelvin, John
    This study was about the analysis of resistance to the use of Max Malipo. Precisely, the purpose of the study was to investigate and assess the extent to the resistance of introduction of Max Malipo. Thus the researcher came up an issue as the problem which triggered him to select the topic where businessmen abandoned and others decided not to use those devices. The study involved a sample of 72 respondents who are using Max Malipo and a number of 20 staffs and 4 head of selected departments in Maxcom Africa Company which make a total of 96 respondents who were participated in the study. Different methods were used to collect information; this includes questionnaires, Observation and interviews for primary data and documental review for secondary data. The data collected have been analysed by using both qualitative and quantitative methods thoroughly and results were presented and summarized in tables, percentages and charts. Findings indicated that many respondents were aware about Max Malipo. They revealed that the reason for the establishment of Max Malipo was for the sake of collecting tax through electronic means. Findings showed that an organization faced a lot of challenges after establishment of Max Malipo. With an emergence/ presence of competitors, no track record, unawareness of the users and the problem of network being the challenges. The study also revealed that Maxcom Company employs different measures. These were public awareness campaign via radio, television and magazines, participation in events like Sabasaba, Corporate social responsibility, and training agents to educate clients. The researcher concluded by recommending that negotiation and agreement should be used and group interaction should be encouraged. Also the researcher revealed that one of the best ways to get your employees to stop resisting change is to simply talk to them about it.
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    Applicability of information and communication technologies in enriching curriculum implementation in selected teachers colleges in Tanzania
    (Mzumbe University, 2013) Noyi, Said
    This study investigated the applicability of Information and Communication Technologies in enriching curriculum implementation in teachers' colleges in Mara Regions in Tanzania. The study specifically examined the extent to which the ICT is applied by tutors in the teaching and learning process in TCs, identifies the challenges facing tutors when applying ICT in the teaching and learning process in TCs and establishes the strategies for effective use of ICT by tutors in the teaching and learning process in TCs. A total of 46 participants from one diploma teachers college and grade A teachers college were used. The sample category involved 2 principals, 2 heads of ICT departments, 2 academic deans obtained through purposive sampling and 40 tutors obtained through simple random sampling. The study employed exploratory research designs, while the research approach involved qualitative and quantitative research techniques. The data were gathered through closed-ended questionnaires, semi-structured interviews, observation and documentary review. Data were analysed quantitatively and qualitatively. Quantitative data was analysed by using SPSS version sixteen descriptive statistics such as mean and standard deviation was used to present data. Qualitative data was analysed by using thematic and content methods and presented by statements. The findings show that the tutors' ICT applications are commonly applied while the rest are not because of a lack of ICT knowledge or skills and infrastructure support. Major problems faced were personal or college based such as insufficiency in ICT knowledge and skills, lack of technical support and inadequacy of ICT facilities. Strategies to be applied should be personal-based, college based and ministry based. Study recommendations were based on teachers' colleges including principals of the college, academic deans, heads of ICT departments and tutors and the Ministry of Education and Vocational Training including teacher's departments and ICT units. Additionally, there is a need to review Education and Training Policy (ETP) of 1995 to accommodate changes in time that are occurring everywhere in the world.
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    Applicability of information and communication technologies in enriching curriculum implementation in selected teachers colleges in Tanzania
    (Mzumbe Unversity, 2013) Noyi, Said
    This study investigated the applicability of Information and Communication Technologies in enriching curriculum implementation in teachers colleges in Mara Regions in Tanzania. The study specifically examined the extent to which the ICT is applied by tutors in teaching and learning process in TCs, identifies the challenges facing tutors when applying ICT in the teaching and learning process in TCs and establishes the strategies for effective use of ICT by tutors in the teaching and learning process in TCs. A total of 46 participants from one diploma teachers colleges and grade A teachers college were used. The sample category involved 2 principals, 2 heads of ICT departments, 2 academic deans obtained through purposive sampling and 40 tutors obtained through simple random sampling. The study employed exploratory research designs, while the research approach involved qualitative and quantitative research techniques. The data were gathered through closed ended questionnaires, semi structured interviews, observation and documentary review. Data were analysed through quantitatively and qualitatively. Quantitatively data analysed by using SPSS version sixteen descriptive statistics such as mean and standard deviation was used to present data. Qualitatively data was analysed by using thematic and content methods and presented by statements. The findings show that the tutors ICT applications commonly applied while the rest not because of lack of ICT knowledge or skills and infrastructure support. Major problems faced were personal or college based such as insufficiency in ICT knowledge and skills, lack technical support and inadequacy of ICT facilities. Strategies to be applied should be personal based, college based and ministry based. Study recommendations were based to teachers colleges includes principals of the college, academic deans, heads of ICT departments and tutors and Ministry of Education and Vocational Training include teachers departments and ICT units. Additional, there is a need to review education and training Policy (ETP) of 1995 in order to accommodate changes in time that are occurring everywhere in the world.
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    Assessing implementation of Zanzibar forest policy (1999) on major reforestation challenges in North A District: The case of Jongowe and Mkokotoni Shehias
    (2015) Haji, Mwadin
    The study designed to assess the implementation of the National Forest Policy for Zanzibar (1999). The focus was to assess major reforestation challenges in North "A” district – Zanzibar including the community's support of tree planting, other socio-economic effects on the program, the availability of seedlings, and perception about the program. Data were collected from a sample of 90 community members and 1 Forest District Officer, 1 Assistant Planning Officer and 2 She has from the selected village in the district. Descriptive statistics such as frequencies, percentages, charts and tables were used. The key finding of the study shows that the community was supported in some areas on tree planting but that this was not enough. Also, people have positive perception on tree planting but there was poor community participation in tree planting meetings and programmes, shortage of land for planting trees, difficulty in obtaining tree seedlings and shortage of extension services. The study concluded that the tree planting campaigns will not be successful to the extent that people may not participate in those campaigns; more support is needed to enable the community to plant more trees; the efforts made to promote sustainable forest-related community activities were not effectively implemented; the size of land owned by the community in the study area was small; and it was difficult to obtain tree seedlings for the community. Policy implications are that there is the need, first, to have policy interventions to enable community to access enough land for tree planting; second, to provide adequate support to the community; third, to obtain relevant information concerning tree planting; and, fourth, to have laws and regulations that enable community to access land for forestation and to have knowledge and skills on production of tree seedlings and of forest in general
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    Assessing implementation of Zanzibar Forest Policy (1999) on major reforestation challenges in north ‘A’ district: A case of Jongowe and Mkokotoni Shehias
    (Mzumbe University, 2015) Haji, Mwadini M.
    The study designed to assess the implementation of the National Forest Policy for Zanzibar (1999). The focus was to assess major reforestation challenges in North “A” district – Zanzibar including the community‟s support of tree planting, other socio-economic effects on the program, the availability of seedlings, and perception about the program. Data were collected from a sample of 90 community members and 1 Forest District Officer, 1 Assistant Planning Officer and 2 Shehas from the selected village in the district. Descriptive statistics such as frequencies, percentages, charts and tables were used. The key finding of the study shows that the community was supported in some areas on tree planting but that this was not enough. Also, people have positive perception on tree planting but there was poor community participation in tree planting meetings and programmes, shortage of land for planting trees, difficulty in obtaining tree seedlings and shortage of extension services. The study concluded that the tree planting campaigns will not be successful to the extent that people may not participate in those campaigns; more support is needed to enable the community to plant more trees; the efforts made to promote sustainable forest-related community activities were not effectively implemented; the size of land owned by the community in the study area was small; and it was difficult to obtain tree seedlings for the community. Policy implications are that there is the need, first, to have policy interventions to enable community to access enough land for tree planting; second, to provide adequate support to the community; third, to obtain relevant information concerning tree planting; and, fourth, to have laws and regulations that enable community to access land for forestation and to have knowledge and skills on production of tree seedlings and of forest in general.
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    Assessing the impact of computerized accounting system usage on organization performance in Tanzania: A case study on LGAs in Arusha region
    (2018) Anaeli, adelisa
    Information communication technology on computerized accounting system was intended to be effectively utilized in local governments to bring impact in the accounting and organization performance in LGA`s. This study aimed at assessing the impact of computerized accounting system usage on organization performance in Tanzania with special focus in local government authorities (LGA`s) in Arusha Region. The study used mainly primary data from 90 respondents selected using purposive sampling techniques. This study employed both descriptive analysis and regression analysis. A probit model was used to examine the relationship between computerized accounting system and organization performance. Under the descriptive analysis the study found that, all respondents surveyed in the LGAs use Computerized Accounting System. About 42% of respondents use Epicor in accounting system in organization, 30% use Excel, 21% use Tally, and the remaining 7% use Pastel. There was a significant difference in the means of the four groups of users of accounting systems with higher performance being associated with Epicor users. On the challenges encountered with the use of computerized accounting systems, it was found that 39% of respondents complained that CAS necessitate training to staff, 26% reported that computerized accounting system caused loss of data, 21% are challenged with the associated additional costs, and about 14% claimed it has resulted into wrong data entry. About 61 per cent of respondent reported that the organization is taking measures to overcome these challenges. In investigating the factors that are considered in choosing the accounting software, it was found that about 57% of respondents consider cost of training, 23% claimed initial cost of installation, and about 20% consider the acceptance by users. The Probit regression results indicate that, Marital Status, Education, Experience, Awareness, Training, Access to Use, and Other Use are significant factors influencing organization performance in LGAs in Arusha. This implies that government should capitalize in providing trainings to its employees to keep them updated with the changes in technology so as to achieve higher performance.
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    Assessment of land use conflicts in Tanzania: A case study of Songambele and Mkoka villages in Kongwa district, Dodoma region
    (Mzumbe University, 2015) Mbonde, Francis Justine
    The study was done in Songambele and Mkoka villages Kongwa District, Dodoma.The study focused on Assessment of land use conflicts in Tanzania. Taking Mkoka and Songambele villages as a case study. The study addressed the following three objectives(i) to access the causes of land use conflicts in selected villages in the study area.(ii) identify types of land conflicts in selected villages in the study area.(iii) to identify the effects of land use conflicts in the study area. The population of the study consisted of village land committee, Land tribunal, and villagers. The study involved a sample of 105 respondents including 90 respondents who were randomly selected and 15 respondents that were selected purposefully. A cross sectional research design was used however qualitative and quantitative approach were used to design research questions. Four methods were used to collect data to address the research objectives. These included a questionnaire, interview, observations, documents review.The data collected were analyzed by using both qualitative and quantitative methods. The research finding revealed that, the causes of land use conflicts in Mkoka and Songambele was pastoralist keep graze their cattle in the farms, removing of demarcation, and land grabbing by powerful individual, scarcity of grazing land, double leasing of plots ,no title deeds. Types of land use conflicts clashes between pastoralists and farmers, families and families and other between villagers. However, the effect associated with land use conflicts include: shortage of food to villagers, killing, and loss of peace among the villages, crop and livestock destruction, lose of originally owned land, development stagnation, decrease of income. The study therefore recommended that government should raise awareness on land use policy to the villagers through provision of seminars, workshops and leaflets on land use policy and the rights of people. The government should also put clear and permanent boundaries in surveyed land in the villages, The anti corruption institution should make frequent follow up of the village land committee and land tribunal on their judgements regarding land use conflicts.
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    Assessment of land–use conflict in Tanzania: A case study of Songambele and Mkoka villages in Kongwa district, Dodoma
    (2015) Mbonde,Francis J.M
    The study was done in Songambele and Mkoka villages Kongwa District, Dodoma.The study focused on Assessment of land use conflicts in Tanzania. Taking Mkoka and Songambele villages as a case study. The study addressed the following three objectives(i) to access the causes of land use conflicts in selected villages in the study area.(ii) identify types of land conflicts in selected villages in the study area.(iii) to identify the effects of land use conflicts in the study area. The population of the study consisted of village land committee, Land tribunal, and villagers. The study involved a sample of 105 respondents including 90 respondents who were randomly selected and 15 respondents that were selected purposefully. A cross sectional research design was used however qualitative and quantitative approach were used to design research questions. Four methods were used to collect data to address the research objectives. These included a questionnaire, interview, observations, documents review. The data collected were analyzed by using both qualitative and quantitative methods. The research finding revealed that, the causes of land use conflicts in Mkoka and Songambele was pastoralist keep graze their cattle in the farms, removing of demarcation, and land grabbing by powerful individual, scarcity of grazing land, double leasing of plots no. title deeds. Types of land use conflicts clashes between pastoralists and farmers, families and families and other between villagers. However, the effect associated with land use conflicts include: shortage of food to villagers, killing, and loss of peace among the villages, crop and livestock destruction, lose of originally owned land, development stagnation, decrease of income. The study therefore recommended that government should raise awareness on land use policy to the villagers through provision of seminars, workshops and leaflets on land use policy and the rights of people. The government should also put clear and permanent boundaries in surveyed land in the villages, The anti corruption institution should make frequent follow up of the village land committee and land tribunal on their judgements regarding land use conflicts.
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    Assessment of money laundering prevalence in commercial banks of Tanzania: A case study of ten commercial banks operating in Tanzania
    (Mzumbe Unversity, 2013) Mduda, Maria
    The main objective of this study was to assess the prevalence of money laundering in commercial banks operating in the United Republic of Tanzania. Both purposive and simple sampling methods were used to select 10 out of 45 commercial banks operating in the United Republic of Tanzania specifically Dar es Salaam due to time and financial constraints. Both secondary and primary methods for collecting data were used. Semi-structured in-depth interview questions were employed as the main instrument for collecting primary data and the collected data were analyzed. The findings indicated that 100% of the respondents from all commercial banks have knowledge and are aware of money laundering. Most commercial banks have taken several measures to mitigate the effects imposed by money laundering such as conducting money laundering awareness training programs, complying and cooperating with BOT and other international anti money laundering policies, and strengthening know your customer controls (KYC). Furthermore efforts made by the government have helped commercial banks fight money laundering by Creating awareness, and reducing the risk of operations. The researcher recommends that the government has to educate its citizens on money laundering and commercial banks need to conduct ongoing money laundering training programs to their staff and customers. Commercial banks should also ensure that there are internal procedures, policies and audit functions to test the system and ensure adequate compliance. Also the study found that good governance is an important tool for successful fight against money laundering and terrorists financing. And the government has to support the regulatory agencies for money laundering in implementing the Money laundering Act of 2007 as amended in 2012 by providing it with the advanced information technology systems and equipments, sufficient investigative, competent and committed professionals reduce corruption and bring transparency and regulatory agency shouldn’t be politically interfered by the government
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    Assessment of National water policy (2002) implementation in accessing domestic water supply:A case of Mufindi district, Tanzania
    (2015) Mcheka, Nounou Mohamed .
    This study examined on how National Water Policy of 2002 was implemented in accessing Domestic Water use in Rural Part of Mufindi District especially in Rungemba Ward. The study objective was to assess the implementation of Tanzania National Water Policy, 2002 in the accessibility of clean and safe water for domestic use in rural community of Mufindi District. Study comes out with several specific objectives first, to explore how water sources are being protected in rural community. Second, to examine the status of domestic water supply and thirdly, to identify challenges facing community in accessing clean and safe water for domestic use. This Study adopted cross-sectional descriptive research design. Data were collected checked for relevance and edited to remove some errors. The collected data was coded for analysis. On entering the collected data from questionnaire survey into computer, Statistical Package for Social sciences (SPSS) was used. This was done by numbering them so as to match with SPSS statistical package for the analysis procedure. After conducting research data presented in the form of tables, charts and graphs as the way to keep them clear and understandable to anyone who came across the document and read it. Results showed that, community were involved in water source protection, as in study area there were village water committees, bye-laws, village water funds, also results showed that many villagers access water more than 400metres differently from what Policy recommend, and majority used stream water rather than other water sources. Moreover results showed community faced several challenges in water source protection like majority they don’t want to pay for services, limited community involvement in water source protection, theft of metal iron parts and lack of maintenance of hand pumps and tapes. It is concluded that, people should be aware on all issues concerning water source protection so that they can be able to take all precautions measures relating to water source protection
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    Assessment of national water policy (2002) implementation in accessing domestic water supply: A case of Mufindi district, Tanzania
    (Mzumbe University, 2015) Mcheka, Nounou Mohamed
    This study examines how the National Water Policy of 2002 was implemented in accessing Domestic Water use in the Rural Part of Mufindi District, especially in Rungemba Ward. The study objective was to assess the implementation of Tanzania National Water Policy, 2002 in the accessibility of clean and safe water for domestic use in the rural community of Mufindi District. The study comes out with several specific objectives first, to explore how water sources are being protected in rural communities. Second, to examine the status of the domestic water supply and thirdly, to identify challenges facing the community in accessing clean and safe water for domestic use. This study adopted a cross-sectional descriptive research design. Data were collected checked for relevance and edited to remove some errors. The collected data were coded for analysis. On entering the collected data from the questionnaire survey into the computer, Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) was used. This was done by numbering them to match with SPSS statistical package for the analysis procedure. After conducting research data was presented in the form of tables, charts and graphs as a way to keep them clear and understandable to anyone who came across the document and read it. Results showed that the community were involved in water source protection, as in the study area there were village water committees, bye-laws, and village water funds, also results showed that many villagers had access to water more than 400metres differently from what the Policy recommended, and the majority used stream water rather than other water sources. Moreover, results showed community faced several challenges in water source protection like the majority they don’t want to pay for services, limited community involvement in water source protection, theft of metal iron parts and lack of maintenance of hand pumps and tapes. It is concluded that people should be aware of all issues concerning water source protection so that they can be able to take all precautions measures relating to water source protection
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    Assessment of national water policy (2002) implementation in accessing domestic water supply: A case of Mufindi district, Tanzania.
    (Mzumbe University, 2015) Mcheka, Nounou Mohamed
    This study examined on how National Water Policy of 2002 was implemented in accessing domestic water use in rural part of Mufindi district especially in Rungemba ward. The study objective was to assess the implementation of Tanzania National Water Policy, 2002 in the accessibility of clean and safe water for domestic use in rural community of Mufindi District. Study comes out with several specific objectives first, to explore how water sources are being protected in rural community. Second, to examine the status of domestic water supply and thirdly, to identify challenges facing community in accessing clean and safe water for domestic use. This Study adopted cross-sectional descriptive research design. Data were collected checked for relevance and edited to remove some errors. The collected data was coded for analysis. On entering the collected data from questionnaire survey into computer, Statistical Package for Social sciences (SPSS) was used. This was done by numbering them so as to match with SPSS statistical package for the analysis procedure. After conducting research data presented in the form of tables, charts and graphs as the way to keep them clear and understandable to anyone who came across the document and read it. Results showed that, community were involved in water source protection, as in study area there were village water committees, bye-laws, village water funds, also results showed that many villagers access water more than 400metres differently from what policy recommend, and majority used stream water rather than other water sources. Moreover results showed community faced several challenges in water source protection like majority they don’t want to pay for services, limited community involvement in water source protection, theft of metal iron parts and lack of maintenance of hand pumps and tapes. It is concluded that, people should be aware on all issues concerning water source protection so that they can be able to take all precautions measures relating to water source protection
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    Assessment of performance of vocational training centers on youth unemployment reduction: A case of Mkokotoni vocational training centre in northern district, Zanzibar
    (2013) Juma N. Juma
    Youth unemployment is a serious problem facing developed and developing countries since the early 2000s, and it has huge impact in the socio-economic context. It was therefore important to deploy initiatives in order to overcome or reduce the consequences of this problem. Vocational training was thought to be the best option to counteract the problem. This study assessed the performance of VTCs on youth unemployment reduction in Zanzibar where four main aspects involved which were: courses offered in VTCs, students’ enrolment trend, extent to which VTCs reduced unemployment, and challenges which faced VTCs. The study used an exploratory research design and involved 140 respondents to assess performance through administration of a questionnaire, interviews, focused group discussions, observation, and documentary review. The findings revealed that a total of eleven courses offered, and the Majority of respondents joined in courses which depended on being employed or had low employment possibilities. Also, students’ enrolment was still very low (below 1 percent). It was found that only 28 percent of trainees had employment while 72 percent had no employment, and the main employer was hotel industries which employed 55 percent of trainees while 45 percent were self-employed. In addition, there was inadequate training materials by 74 percent and shortage of materials and equipment's for field and practical sessions by 55 percent. To a large extent, performance of VTCs was affected by different challenges such as lack of areas for field practices (27 percent), and poor coordination (14 percent) which limit the performance of VTCs towards well qualified and competent trainees delivery. It therefore concluded that VTCs’ performance on youth unemployment reduction is still not satisfactory. The study therefore recommended measures to improve VTCs’ performance in employment creation such as: the Government should collaborate with the private sector, ensure accessibility of VTCs in tourism areas and review of VTCs’ curriculum to suit with the current situation of labour market
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    Assessment of performance of vocational training centres on youth unemployment reduction: A case of Mkokotoni vocational training centre in north A district, Zanzibar
    (Mzumbe University, 2013) Juma, Juma N.
    Youth unemployment is a serious problem facing developed and developing countries since the early 2000s, and it has huge impact in socio-economic context. It was therefore important to deploy initiatives in order to overcome or reduce the consequences of this problem. Vocational training was thought to be the best option to counteract the problem. This study assessed the performance of VTCs on youth unemployment reduction in Zanzibar where four main aspects involved which were: courses offered in VTCs, students’ enrolment trend, extent to which VTCs reduced unemployment, and challenges which faced VTCs. The study used exploratory research design and involved 140 respondents to assess performance through administration of a questionnaire, interviews, focused group discussions, observation and documentary review. The findings revealed that a total of eleven courses offered and the Majority of respondents joined in courses which depended on being employed or had low employment possibilities. Also, students’ enrolment was still very low (below 1 percent). It was found that only 28 percent of trainees had employment while 72 percent had no employment, and the main employer was hotel industries which employed 55 percent of trainees while 45 percent were self- employed. In addition, there was inadequate training materials by 74 percent and shortage of materials and equipments for field and practical sessions by 55 percent. To a large extent, performance of VTCs was affected by different challenges such as lack of areas for field practices (27 percent), and poor coordination (14 percent) which limit performance of VTCs towards well qualified and competent trainees delivery. It therefore concluded that VTCs’ performance on youth unemployment reduction is still not satisfactory. The study therefore recommended measures to improve VTCs’ performance in employment creation such as: the Government should collaborate with the private sector, ensure accessibility of VTCs in tourism areas and review of VTCs’ curriculum to suit with the current situation of labour market.
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    Assessment of Tanzania national water policy (2002) implementation in accessing domestic water supply in Mufindi district
    (2015) Mohamed, Mcheka
    This study examined on how National Water Policy of 2002 was implemented in accessing Domestic Water use in Rural Part of Mufindi District especially in Rungemba Ward. The study objective was to assess the implementation of Tanzania National Water Policy, 2002 in the accessibility of clean and safe water for domestic use in rural community of Mufindi District. Study comes out with several specific objectives first, to explore how water sources are being protected in rural community. Second, to examine the status of domestic water supply and thirdly, to identify challenges facing community in accessing clean and safe water for domestic use. This Study adopted cross-sectional descriptive research design. Data were collected checked for relevance and edited to remove some errors. The collected data was coded for analysis. On entering the collected data from questionnaire survey into computer, Statistical Package for Social sciences (SPSS) was used. This was done by numbering them so as to match with SPSS statistical package for the analysis procedure. After conducting research data presented in the form of tables, charts and graphs as the way to keep them clear and understandable to anyone who came across the document and read it. Results showed that, community were involved in water source protection, as in study area there were village water committees, byelaws, village water funds, also results showed that many villagers access water more than 400metres differently from what Policy recommend, and majority used stream water rather than other water sources. Moreover, results showed community faced several challenges in water source protection like majority they don’t want to pay for services, limited community involvement in water source protection, theft of metal iron parts and lack of maintenance of hand pumps and tapes. It is concluded that, people should be aware on all issues concerning water source protection so that they can be able to take all precautions measures relating to water source protection. The study recommended that, water tapes and pumps should be maintained, so that the households can get water throughout the year. Also, the government should support community on the improvement of water sources by providing training on issues related to water sources management in order to enhance water supply sustainability.
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    Assessment of the implementation of Zanzibar education policy on education for learners with special needs: A case of urban west region schools
    (Mzumbe University, 2015) Omar, Nafisa Iddi
    The general objective of this study was to assess the implementation of education policy on learners with special needs at Kisiwandui. Four schools of Mwanakwerekwe A, Kiembesamaki A and Mwanakwerekwe F schools at Zanzibar were purposively selected to provide the needed information. The data collection techniques used were interview, questionnaire, reference books and physical observations. Literature review aimed to find out how learners with special needs can be mainstreamed and acquire quality education. Generally, the findings show that awareness creation campaigns were conducted by special unit. The findings also show that many teachers have enough experience on teaching learners with special needs although they lack proper knowledge. At the same time it was observed that there were inadequate learning materials for supporting learners with special needs. On the other hand it was found out those learners with special needs got support from their relatives when doing their homework. The study concludes that before reviewing or developing new curriculum there is a need of conducting research. During the development of curriculum, the Ministry officials should involve the appropriate stakeholders, as this will lead to the development of appropriate curriculum. Also, the government should find the means of getting more equipment and devices which smoothen the learning process and teaching for all learners specifically to those with special needs. The policy implications show that there are some areas that need much consideration. In this regard there is still need for the government to come up with policy strategies that will enable learners with special needs to get education in a conducive environment that will enable them to be active participants in the economy with other groups in the community.