The Influence of Humanitarian Logistics on Disaster Relief Operations in Tanzania.

Mwajeka, Grace (2025) The Influence of Humanitarian Logistics on Disaster Relief Operations in Tanzania. Masters thesis, The Open University of Tanzania.

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Abstract

This research investigated the influence of humanitarian logistics on disaster relief efforts in Tanzania. The study was guided by three objectives; examined the influence of logistical coordination, transportation, and information sharing on disaster relief operations. Stakeholder theory was used. Positivity philosophy was used, as well as a quantitative approach. The study employed an explanatory research design and included a population of 120 Red Cross personnel, from whom a sample of 108 was selected using a simple random approach. Questionnaires were employed in the data collected process. Descriptive statistics and multiple regression analyses were employed for the quantitative data analysis. The study revealed that disaster relief efforts were significantly and positively impacted by logistical coordination, transportation and information sharing. Finally, it was discovered that information sharing significantly improved the effectiveness of disaster relief efforts. Generally, the study concludes that disaster relief effort was positively influence by logistical coordination, transportation, and information sharing. The study recommends that the government enhance the laws governing private-public partnerships. Enhancing public-private partnerships specifically addresses catastrophe and crisis-related challenges. This study may also suggest to the government and policymakers create laws and regulations that address the aforementioned aspects of information sharing, transportation, and logistics coordination. Keywords: Humanitarian logistics, disaster relief effort, logistical coordination, transportation, and information sharing.

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