Contribution of TASAF interventions on poverty reduction at household level in Mbeya District.

Songoma, Magdalena Pilly (2023) Contribution of TASAF interventions on poverty reduction at household level in Mbeya District. Masters thesis, The Open University of Tanzania.

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Abstract

Tanzania has initiated various interventions in collaboration with private sectors to tackle poverty situation but, there is limited information available on TASAF III interventions. The general objective of the study was to assess the impact of TASAF interventions on poverty reduction at household level with reference to Mbeya district council. Cross-sectional design was used along with both quantitative and qualitative research approaches. A sample of 123 respondents was used. Quantitative data were analysed descriptively through Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) while Qualitative data were analyzed using content analysis. The findings revealed that TASAF III interventions contributed in alleviating poverty at household level through self-employments, improved agricultural activities and small business. Likewise, TASAF III interventions and projects implemented resulted into improved people’s income (on average of TZS 350,000 per month) generating activities from which 69.1% of respondents were in agreement that it ensured sustainable income generation to household. Furthermore, it was found that the current living standard of TASAF III beneficiaries at Mbeya district improved from average to good situation as reported by 52.5% respondents with a living standard ranked as average and 41.0% as good. It is concluded that the opportunity created by TASAF III through enabling beneficiaries participate into various seminars and trainings need to be enhanced for the purpose of enhancing their knowledge on economic related issues. It is recommended that TASAF needs to enhance the economic efficiency in improving the living standards of beneficiaries. Keywords: Poverty, Tasaf Intervention, Poverty reduction in Mbeya District Council.

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