Examining the Dimension of Human Trafficking in Tanzania.

Faransa,, Diana Conrad (2025) Examining the Dimension of Human Trafficking in Tanzania. Masters thesis, The Open University of Tanzania.

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Abstract

This research investigates the dimensions of human trafficking in Tanzania, drawing on experiences from the immigration. The Dar es Salaam region was chosen as the study area due to its status as a hub for domestic and international travellers and a focal point for frequently reported human trafficking incidents. The study used a probability sampling design with simple random sampling which arrived at a target of 57 immigration officers as respondents. Data were collected using questionnaires, summarized, and analyzed using MS Excel 2007, then coded and entered into SPSS version 22 for further analysis. The data were analyzed using Pearson Correlation Coefficients and multiple linear regression analysis. Analysis was utilized to derive descriptive statistics and draw conclusions. Findings were organized and presented through narrative descriptions, frequency tables, histograms, charts, and simple percentage methods. The study highlights the extent and harms of human trafficking both internationally and within Tanzania. It identifies key drivers and forms of the problem, emphasizing two fundamental barriers: poverty and gender discrimination, which perpetuate the supply of trafficked individuals, and the increasing demand for human trafficking exploitation, driven by lifestyles in developed countries that undermine human dignity. With these findings, the research recommends that the Tanzanian government implements targeted measures to address human trafficking, such as enhancing law enforcement capabilities, increasing public awareness, and strengthening international cooperation to combat this issue effectively. Key words: Human Trafficking, Economic, Social, Political Factors, and Forms of Human Trafficking.

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