Rural road maintenance is critical for economic growth, social integration, and improved quality of life, yet many developing countries face persistent challenges, including limited funding, weak institutional capacity, and low technical expertise. In Tanzania, community particip...
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Research Article10.9734/ajess/2025/v51i112625
Health literacy is critically important in reproductive health because it empowers individuals with the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to make informed decisions about their sexual and reproductive well-being. This study assessed the Perceptions of Pregnant Women on the...
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Research Article10.9734/jesbs/2025/v38i31384
The demand for health literacy in family planning continues to be a global issue, particularly in developing regions. It is also estimated that over 225 million women in developing countries face challenges accessing and utilizing family planning services. Sub-Saharan Africa has...
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Research Article10.9734/sajsse/2024/v21i11906
This study examined the effects of sexual violence on girls’ and women’s wellbeing. It was conducted at Meru District Council. It used a sample size of 154 girls and women obtained by using simple random sampling technique. Cross-sectional research design was used in which quanti...
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Research Article10.9734/ajess/2023/v49i41195
The sustainability of rural road networks is critical for socio-economic development in Tanzania, particularly in districts where agriculture and trade depend on reliable transport. This study assessed the level of community participation in rural road maintenance projects in Bab...
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Research Article10.9734/ajess/2025/v51i92418
Various economic empowerment programs and strategies have been introduced to improve the welfare of marginalized groups, particularly women. One such initiative is the Women Development Fund (WDF) in the Arusha District Council, Tanzania, which was established to provide financia...
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Research Article10.9734/ajess/2024/v50i101608
There is low financial inclusion across developing countries, especially those in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) including Tanzania. Almost three quarter of the SSA citizens don’t hold any form of account with a formal financial institution. East African countries have poor access to f...
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Research Article10.9734/sajsse/2024/v21i5818
This paper focuses on factors influencing CD professionals’ performance in Tanzania with reference to selected local government councils. The role of community development (CD) professionals is basically to assist and facilitate the formulation and implementation of strategic pol...
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Research Article10.9734/ajess/2023/v49i31134