Influence of Decentralization Policy on the Efficiency of Agricultural Activities in Bariadi District Council.

Msuku, Francis Seth (2025) Influence of Decentralization Policy on the Efficiency of Agricultural Activities in Bariadi District Council. Masters thesis, The Open University of Tanzania.

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Abstract

In Tanzania, agriculture generates 23% of the nation's GDP, and over 67% of the population works in the agricultural sector. Tanzania's agriculture industry does, however, confront numerous difficulties, such as low yields, poor distribution, financial difficulties, and agricultural inputs. This study aimed to assess the influence of decentralization policy on the efficiency of agricultural activities in Baridi District Council. The participatory management theory was used, where data were collected from 155 respondents through both primary and secondary data-collecting methods. The data were analyzed qualitatively using content analysis and quantitatively using SPSS version 22. The study's findings revealed that the decentralization policy improved the efficiency of agricultural activities in Baridi District Council. This was accomplished using decentralized governance practices (such as having a clear vision, mission, and objectives, and holding democratic elections and statutory meetings); decentralized leadership (such as having community involvement, improvement of agricultural infrastructure, and absence of interference from the central government); and accountability (such as the presence of employee commitment and performance, and having transparency and integrity in the utilization of public funds and other agricultural resources). The study recommended the availability of democratic elections for local community leaders and statutory meetings, as well as training and community involvement, and the need for Central Government support. Finally, the study recommends that similar studies be replicated in different contexts. This research makes substantial contributions to both theory and practical applications for policymakers. Keywords: Decentralization, Policy, Agricultural Activities, Bariadi District Council.

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