Browsing by Author "Jeckoniah, J.N."

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Access to sexual and reproductive health and rights: youth experiences in Handeni district, Tanzania
(American Research Institute for Policy Development) Jeckoniah, J.N.
Access to sexual and reproductive health and rights: youth experiences in Handeni district, Tanzania
(American Research Institute for Policy Development, 2018-06-30) Jeckoniah, J.N.
Young people in Tanzania face many problems that affect their access to Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR). This study on which this paper is based explored youth’s knowledge, access to, and utilization of SRHR services. The study adopted a cross-sectional descriptive survey using quantitative and qualitative research methods. Simple random and systematic sampling techniques were used to select 390 respondents. A questionnaire based survey, key informant interviews and focus group discussions were the main methods for data collection. Descriptive statistical analyses were used to analyse quantitative data. The study found some knowledge gap on SRHR. Parents and tribal elders had limited communication with youth on SRHR, a thing which hampered youth’s adoption of the recommended practices. It is recommended to local government authorities and NGOs involved in promoting SRHR to involve and support local power structures including tribal elders and village councils during training and capacity building on issues related to SRHR for community ownership, acceptance and sustainability of the initiatives. It is recommended to the local government authorities and NGOs to have a focus on dual protection advocating for abstinence and consistent and correct use of condoms.
Achieving social protection for the elderly in Kilimanjaro region, Tanzania: a call for social institutions towards improving elderly service provision
(Asian Journal of Social Sciences & Humanities) Malima, R.; Jeckoniah, J.N.; Mvena, Z.S.K.
Determinants of women empowerment in the onion value chain: a case of Simanjiro district in Tanzania
(Journal of Economics and Sustainable Development) Jeckoniah, J.N.; Nombo, C. N.; Mdoe, N .S .Y.
Funding Patterns for Non-Governmental Organizations’ Services Delivery: A Case of Moshi Municipality in Tanzania
(Social Sciences & Humanities Journal) Kweyamba, T.; Jeckoniah, J.N.
Funding Patterns for Non-Governmental Organizations’ Services Delivery: A Case of Moshi Municipality in Tanzania
(Social Sciences & Humanities Journal, 2018-06-11) Kweyamba, T.; Jeckoniah, J.N.
Abstract: - Access to funds by Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) continues to be a major problem for many NGOs in Tanzania. The study from which this paper is based examined the sources of funds for NGOs, analyzed trends of fund for NGOs and challenges and opportunities related to funding for NGOs. Cross-sectional study design was adopted whereby 348 respondents were interviewed. Descriptive statistical data analysis was done with the aid of IBM SPSS Version 20 and Microsoft Office Excel 2007. Qualitative data were analyzed using thematic content analysis with constant comparison techniques. The study found that international donations, grants and in-kind donations were the most common sources of funds for NGOs. Funding trends were deteriorating in all NGOs amidst several opportunities for NGOs to access fund. Irregular patterns and delays of fund disbursement affected NGOs services delivery. The study recommends to NGOs to diversify their source of fund by focusing on internal sources of funds and to diversify their service delivery activities though incorporating income generating activities. The local government authorities should create an enabling legal and policy framework environment to enable NGOs to venture into both businesses focused service delivery alongside traditional focus on charity service provision models.
The contribution of improved chicken strains in promoting women empowerment in Bariadi and Muheza districts, Tanzania
(AJOL) Maunde, R. M.; Lyimo-Macha, J.G.; Jeckoniah, J.N.
The contribution of improved chicken strains in promoting women empowerment in Bariadi and Muheza districts, Tanzania
(AJOL, 2021) Maunde, R. M.; Lyimo-Macha, J.G.; Jeckoniah, J.N.
Increasing number of development projects espouse objectives of women’s empowerment. However, mechanism by which agricultural development projects can enhance women empowerment is scantly documented. Therefore, this paper aimed at assessing the role of improved chicken strains in promoting women empowerment. The study which this paper is based on, involved 240 women (120 beneficiaries of African Chicken Genetic Gain [ACGG] and 120 non-beneficiaries) from Bariadi and Muheza districts. Cross-sectional research and mixed methods of data collection were used. Quantitative and qualitative data were collected using a structured questionnaire, Key Informant Interviews (KIIs) and Focus Group Discussions (FGDs). Extent of women empowerment among beneficiaries and non-beneficiaries of ACGG project was measured using a Composite Empowerment Index (CEI). Content analysis was used to analyse qualitative data. Quantitative data were analysed by using descriptive statistics. Results showed that ACGG project provided women’s access to initial stock of improved chicks and vaccines as well as extension and training services. Women who benefited from ACGG were more empowered (CEI = 0.714) as compared to non-beneficiaries (CEI = 0.529). Based on the findings, women empowerment has been realised through the intervention of the improved chicken which were sponsored by the ACGG project. However, the ACGG project focused more on creating an enabling environment for women’s access to productive resources than on addressing social settings that influence women’s status. It was thus recommended to the ACGG project, Local Government Authorities and development partners to scale up improved chicken interventions to other areas and promote initiatives to challenge social institutions that have an impact on women’s life.
Women collective actions and empowerment in agricultural value chains in Simanjiro district Tanzania
(International Journal of Gender and Women‟s Studies) Jeckoniah, J.N.
Women’s participation in TASAF initiated activities and their economic empowerment: A case of Morogoro District, Tanzania
(Journal of Sociology and Development St. Augustine University of Tanzania) Mbirinyi, G.L.; Jeckoniah, J.N.
Women’s participation in TASAF initiated activities and their economic empowerment: A case of Morogoro District, Tanzania
(Journal of Sociology and Development St. Augustine University of Tanzania, 2018) Mbirinyi, G.L.; Jeckoniah, J.N.
Women in Tanzania play important roles in activities that contribute to national economy. However, it is not well known whether their participation in development activities such as those initiated by TASAF projects empower them economically and to what extent. This study was conducted in Morogoro District to explore women’s economic empowerment among women involved in TASAF initiated activities. The study adopted a cross-sectional research design whereby data were collected once, and it involved 160 respondents, five key informant’s interviews and four FGD’s with 8-10 participants. Women’s economic empowerment index scales were developed to gauge the level of women’s economic empowerment in different spheres; cumulative empowerment index was computed to gauge the overall women economic empowerment. The binary logistic regression analysis was run to determine factors for economic empowerment among women participating in TASAF project activities. It was found that majority of the respondents (71.6%) were categorized into empowered level. Participation in TASAF activities, participation in women organizations and woman’s age were important predictors for their economic empowerment (P<0.05). The study concludes that TASAF initiated activities have a great potential to empower women. The study recommends to the TASAF project officials and Local Government Authorities to support and expand the coverage of the TASAF initiated activities.