The Impact of Privatization on Telecommunications Efficiency in Tanzania: The Case of Tanzania Telecommunication Company Limited

This study examined the impact of privatization on efficiency in telecommunication industry, the case being TTCL. Specifically, the study aimed at examining the extent to which technological change, quality of staffing and restructuring leads to TTCL efficiency. This study used both quantitative and qualitative techniques. The Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) tool was used in analysing the data. The findings of the study reveal that TTCL evidently is efficiency in terms of technology although there is a competition from other major telephone operators in Tanzania. TTCL is still the sole provider of landline telephone services in Tanzania. It operates on CDMA2000 1X technology with operating frequency band of 800 MHz and have mandatory to national optic fiber network. Moreover, the findings reveal that in this competitive environment TTCL has managed to deliver an intelligent Network platform such as, prepaid services, a Voice mail System, a Short Message Service Centre, Customer Care and Billing system. All these have allowed best speed mobile data services across the country. The study has also recommended a number of issues for the success of the Company. Implications of the findings is to caution the government and TTCL privatization; on well defined policy which specify conditions of the contract, well set goals of the privatization like network expansion, introduction of new technology, stated number of worker’s and company structure to fulfill the mission

Competence of Distance Upgraded grade A Teachers in Teaching Mathematics at all levels of Primary Education: A case study of Mtwara and Lindi Regions.

This study investigated the competence of the upgraded grade B/C to A teachers in teaching Mathematics at all levels of primary education. The sample of the study comprised; two districts each from Mtwara and Lindi regions; one being is rural and the other urban. Respondents comprised 39 upgraded B/C to A teachers, 19 head teachers from primary schools with upgraded grade A teachers, 14 ward Education Coordinators and 12 District School Inspectors. They filled questionnaires and open ended interview questions. The findings show that the upgraded grade A teachers are incompetent in teaching Mathematics in standards V to VII due to lacking content knowledge of Mathematics but used limited teaching strategies to teach standards I to IV. This is an important feedback to tutors and Ministry officials to arrange for in-service courses for capacity building academically and professionally in Mathematics. It is recommended that candidates intending to enter the teaching profession must pass Mathematics at CSEE. For further research, more case studies are recommended to gauge the pervasiveness of the problem not only in Mathematics but also in English

Capacity Building In Resource Mobilization For People Living With Hiv’s/Aids: The Case Of Kindipha+ Organization, Kinondoni District, Dar es Salaam

One of the most challenging issues in most of the organizations providing services to the community is Resource Mobilization. In such a modern world experiencing many social-economic crises, the priorities to save human lives are many. Some die of hunger, Wars and Natural Disasters. It is for this reason that, the need to have sufficient funds for proper provision of services scores its cardinal importance. This work therefore, endeavored to accomplish among others, Capacity building on Resource Mobilization, as a means to empower KINDIPHA+, an organization of people living with HIV/AIDS with the Capacity, Skills and Strategies for Mobilization of resources. This in turn is hoped to foster organizational performance in service delivery. The sample drawn was 61organizational members of whom 27 were male and 34 were female. The sample comprised of the Organization Secretariat, Group Leaders of the 37 active groups and members from the organization. The researcher applied both purposive and random sampling in selecting samples. The tools of data collection were Focus Groups and Plenary Session, Questionnaires, Interviews, Observation and Literature Review. The findings of the study indicated that lack of skills in Resource Mobilization incapacitated the organization to acquire more funds in order to better finance its activities

Extending Support to People Living With Hiv/Aids by Involving Public Private Sector: The Case of Kifaru Community Development in Kibaha, Tanzania

Over dependency of donor funding for development programs particularly health interventions for people living with HIV/AIDS have proved not to be sustainable and have major adverse effect to beneficiaries when funding came to an end. Over 95% of HIV/AIDS resources in Tanzania are financed by donors while 10% of total Government of Tanzania spending accounts for HIV/AIDS. Sources of funding for HIV/AIDS in Tanzania flows from, Government Consolidated fund, external Sources and locally collected revenue. Literature also suggests that internal funding specifically from the public private sector can continue to support People Living with HIV/AIDS compared to external funding which are limited and have time bound. This project was conducted for the purpose of documenting the experience of taping internal resources from the public private sector through fund raising activities for the purpose of supporting PLHIV. Different participatory approaches were used during the designing, implementation and monitoring of the project. Through community needs assessment the community was able to identify the most pinching problem and suggest possible solution. The study revealed that in Tanzania there is a big potential resource from the public private sector that can be tapped and support People Living with HIV/AIDS. This project therefore aims at “Extend Support for programs of PLHIV by involving public private sector” and it has been envisaged that PLHIV can be supported through internal funding do not have time limit neither conditions compared to external funding sources

Determinants of Residential Demand for Electricity in Tanzania (1974-2009)

This thesis attempts to review some crucial aspects in determination of electricity demand for residential customers in the country. In this connection, it estimates the price elasticity of residential demand for electricity in Tanzania. It does so by using cointegration and error correction procedures, with key variables identified as the domestic electricity tariff, per capita income, size of the population, price of kerosene, and overall energy utilization from 1974 till 2009.Major findings of the thesis are that electricity demand for residential customers is inelastic in both short run and long run. In addition, the short run elasticity of residential demand for electricity is higher than the long run electricity contrary to the empirical literature. The thesis concludes that the investment requirements to fulfill the projected demand for the next 15 years towards our national development vision 2025 are enormous. The high projected demand emanates from the rapidly increasing demand and the need to increase availability of electricity service to the population. In addition, tariff reforms are necessary to support competitive power market development and to strengthen the power utilities’ financial position

Factors Limiting Effective Implementation Of Training Programmes In Parastatal Organizations In Tanzania:A Case Study of Tanzania Electric Supply Company Limited, Dar-Es-Salaam And Coast Zone

This study aimed at analyzing “Factors Affecting the Implementation of Training Programmes in Parastatal Organizations in Tanzania: A case study of Tanzania Electric Supply Company Limited, Dar-es-Salaam and Coastal Zone” A case study approach was selected and used due to the nature of the study. Total sample of 274 which is 25% of the population was picked from TANESCO Dar es Salaam and Coastal Zone by simple random and purposive sampling methods. Data were collected by questionnaires, interviews, and review of documents with a response of 254 staff which is 92.7% of the sample, and qualitative analysis method was used to process the data. The study revealed a number of factors that may cause in effective implementation of training programs in parastatal organization; but can mainly be grouped into two:- First, Organization factors such as, lack of training needs analysis, lack of sensitization of employees on existence of training program, shortage of training budget, and lack of training programs evaluation; Second, Sociological factors, such as; age characteristics, marital status, family responsibilities and low level of education. To enhance effective improvement of training programmes it is recommended to;- Develop a uniform TNA exercise improve the level of efficiency of training function and eventually have clarity in scope and objectives; Conduct evaluation after every training session and give feedback to trainees; increasing employee capacity by allocating adequate budget; Implement training function openly and involve every individual in determining the kind of training they need and adapt the “Blended Learning Programme Model”. Garvey (2011) and Kirkpatrick’s (1975) Evaluation Model as analyzed in the paper

Riverside – Buzuruga Road Rehabilitation In The South Mecco Street

Tanzania like many other developing countries, still faces poor infrastructure. Effective systems to ensure universal access to quality and affordable public services, among other things is through improved passable (good/fair condition) rural roads. Developing new roads or rehabilitating existing roads often improves personal well-being through improved access to economic and social opportunities, including education and healthcare. This is often a rationale for road projects. This paper describes the community participatory process towards implementing a road rehabilitation project in the South Mecco community in Nyakato ward, Ilemela district in Mwanza City. The process started with problem identification through community needs assessment. Through the community participation, the community needs assessment identified the extent to which the residents in the South Mecco street are satisfied or concerned with available social services in the community. The project aimed to fundraise road construction resources from various stakeholders and to construct the road. It also aimed to build capacity to community members on community projects management

The Influence of Stock Control Systems on Organizational Performance: A Case of Tanzania Portland Cement Company

This study was carried out at Tanzania Portland Cement Company (TPCC) and the aim was to determine the influence of stock control systems on organizational performance. Specifically the study aimed at establishing the relationship between organizational performance on one hand and materials requirement planning, stock replenishment, distribution resource planning and vendor managed inventory on the other hand. Primary and secondary data were collected through questionnaires and desk research respectively and a sample of 132 respondents was used in filling the questionnaire. Data analysis was done using descriptive statistics and correlation and the findings of the study revealed that material requirements planning, continuous replenishment, distribution resource planning and vendor managed inventory had a positive significant effect on the performance of the company. The study recommends future studies to be conducted in other cement factories in the country. Key words: stock control systems, organizational performance, stock and inventory

Employment Creation For Youth In West District, Zanzibar: The Case Of Shehia Of Fuoni

This Study focuses on identifying and analyzing the problem of unemployment of youth in the West District particularly the Shehia of Fuoni and then proposes the project to create employment. The Study involved the CED project description guidelines. The Study is presented in six chapters. The Chapter One discusses the conducted participatory assessment in the Shehia of Fuoni and methodology used. The Chapter Two discusses the problem identified in the Shehia of Fuoni. The Chapter Three discusses on the literature review. The Chapter Four is on the project implementation. The Chapter Five is on participatory monitoring, evaluation and sustainability and the Chapter six presents conclusion and recommendations. The main objective of this study is to come out with the sustainable development project so that to help the community in solving their selected current economic problem in the community hence designs the desired project for the targeted beneficiaries. The study used four data collection methods which are focused group discussion, structured interview, survey and documentation. The SPSS version 16.0 was used for data processing and analysis. Also MS Excel was used in data presentations like charts and graphs. The main findings revealed in this study is that; in the Shehia of Fuoni the community faces many problems but the main ones are youth unemployment reported 57 percent, followed by problem of deforestation of coconut and cloves trees reported 14 percent and the problem of shortage of safe water reported 11 percent. This study recommends that researchers should use reliable tools and methods during participatory assessment and youth employment creation in the community should be given priority

Capacity Building for Carpentry Groups in Tanzania:Case Study of Carpentry Groups in Mpanda Town Council Area

Carpentry activities are known income generating activities employing many youths and other age groups in towns. There are 31 operational carpentry groups in Mpanda town council but their economic and employment creation potential is not well known as there are no proper records. Community needs assessment revealed the problems facing the groups and the community came up with the project to address them. Explorative, descriptive, observational and investigative research designs were employed in assessing the groups. 21 carpentry groups were sampled through stratified sampling to fill questionnaires and purposive sampling for individuals to be interviewed. Literature review, survey, observation, and focus group discussions are other methodologies employed to carry out the assessment. The findings indicate that groups get little support from the district authority, 57.1% lacks premises for their activities hence are scattered all over Mpanda town. Again, 100% of the carpentry groups are not registered, carpenters are males and lack of capital is their main problem. Lack of some important business skills contributed to groups failure to keep financial records and prepare income and expenditure report for their businesses. This confirmed that lack of capital is not the genuine problem but the groups do not meet the conditions set by the financial institutions to qualify for loans. A one day capacity building training was conducted to improve business skills of the carpentry groups. The training jointly planned and facilitated by a researcher who funded it and relevant Mpanda Town Council department to ensure sustainability. Participants requested more training of that nature in future