The 20th Tanzania Economic Update (TEU) shows that accelerating a fertility decline has the potential to enable the country to reap the benefits of a demographic dividend, which refers to how improved health and reduced fertility can drive economic growth. When a country experiences better health outcomes and fewer births, …
Revenues derived from carbon have been seen as an important tool for supporting forest conservation over the past decade. At the same time, there is high uncertainty about how much revenue can reasonably be expected from land use emissions reductions initiatives. Despite this uncertainty, REDDþ projects and conservation initiatives that …
This paper examines the challenges and tensions that arise in financing energy infrastructure in sub-Saharan Africa, using case studies of Tanzania and Zambia to provide a historical perspective. Energy infrastructure investment is crucial to development and poverty reduction across Africa. Given the scale of finance needed, governments are increasingly looking …
The objective of the study is to describe the frequency and factors associated with antibiotic use in early childhood, and estimate the proportion of diarrhoea and respiratory illnesses episodes treated with antibiotics. Original Source
This report analyses the challenge of improving access to sanitation in rapidly growing and developing secondary cities. Urban sanitation problems, and reasons for solving them, have changed over time. There are many studies into different financing options, technical solutions, and institutional structures for urban sanitation services and this report does …
Small towns are an essential but often-neglected element of rural landscapes and food systems. They perform a number of essential functions, from market nodes to providers of services and goods and non-farm employment to their own population as well as that of the wider surrounding region. In demographic terms, they …
Investment in Tanzania’s energy sector is growing, but how much attention is being given to decentralised energy solutions for people who still lack energy for their basic needs: to light their homes and power their farms and businesses? This study maps the available data on finance for decentralised energy access …
Over 1trn/- has been allocated for implementation of the Rural Energy Agency (REA)'s phase III projects, which are expected to electrify all villages in the country. According to Energy and Minerals Minister, Professor Sospeter Muhongo, 543.3bn/- out of the 1trn/- budget, will be sourced internally with the remaining amount coming …
Mwanza — The government has completed the construction of large-scale urban water projects worth 205bn/- that will benefit about 734,000 people in Mwanza Region. Other three water projects are at initial stages of implementation. In an exclusive interview with the 'Daily News', Mwanza Regional Water Engineer, Mr Warioba Sanya, said …
The Mpwapwa Village Chairman, Mr Marekani Kayembe, told the ‘Sunday News’ that the downpour that lasted for three hours from 1:00 am on Friday wrecked havoc to the residents. Most of women and children sought refuge under their beds. He said a six-year minor boy has been injured after the …
Arusha — The Loliondo Game Controlled Area, famous for tourist hunting, is courting an ecological disaster due to increased human activities and destruction of wildlife habitat, according to a report. Livestock keeping is also increasing with an alarming rate and has unleashed competition for resources with the few remaining wild …
Dar es Salaam — Security officers at the Julius Nyerere International Airport (JNIA) have arrested an Indian national for allegedly trying to smuggle 17 lion claws. Mr Dilpkumar Patel (44), who holds an Indian passport, was apprehended at around 14.00pm on Saturday. The suspect was about to board an Emirate …
Arusha — The bill to control polythene materials within East African Community (EAC) member states - Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda and Burundi - which was floated during the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) sessions of Arusha last August, resumes this week. Apparently, after the recent sessions in Zanzibar, the Arusha-based …
The pangolin – the world’s most heavily trafficked mammal – might have a new champion: rats that will be trained to sniff out trafficked pangolin parts in shipments heading from Africa to Asia. Ten to 15 African giant pouched rats are being reared in Tanzania to detect pungent pangolin remains …
Dar es Salaam — Tanzania needs $60 billion (Sh132 trillion) for mitigation of climate change effects by 2030. However, much of the money should come from development partners, the minister in the Vice President's Office (Union and Environment), Mr January Makamba, told a high-level segment of the United Nations' 22nd …
Mwanza — Health authorities have warned residents of the possible spread of cholera in the region. The warning has been issued following reports that some neighbouring regions have reported cholera outbreaks. Given the contagious nature of the disease, health officials believe if people are not careful, it is just a …
Social learning approaches can catalyse knowledge co-creation and action, so have the potential to help solve complex ‘wicked’ problems such as climate change and food insecurity. This working paper synthesises evidence from five diverse initiatives employing social learning approaches in response to such problems using the Climate Change and Social …
Social learning approaches can catalyse knowledge co-creation and action, so have the potential to help solve complex ‘wicked’ problems such as climate change and food insecurity. This working paper synthesises evidence from five diverse initiatives employing social learning approaches in response to such problems using the Climate Change and Social …
There is overwhelming evidence of the harm caused by the European Union’s current bioenergy policy to people in developing countries, to the climate and to Europe’s own sustainable development. The policy is on a collision course with the Paris climate agreement and the United Nations 2030 Sustainable Development Goals. This …
Alleged Queen of Ivory, Yang Feng Clan is the sole buyer of elephant tusks collected from different poachers in the county, the prosecution has claimed. The claims against the 66- year old Chinese, charged with leading organised crime and unlawful dealing in 5.4bn/- government trophies, were made at the Kisutu …
The RC issued the directive after he made unexpected visit to Ndua source of water in Ulinji Village in the municipality and witnessed a massive environmental destruction along River Ndua caused by human activities, especially farming and house construction, as well as indiscriminate cutting of trees. Mr Zelothe ordered immediate …
