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Awareness and practice of gender responsive pedagogy in higher learning institutions: the case of Sokoine University of Agriculture, Tanzania
(Journal of Education, Humanities and Sciences) Kahamba, J. S.; Massawe, F. A.; Kira, E. S.
Awareness and practice of gender responsive pedagogy in higher learning institutions: the case of Sokoine University of Agriculture, Tanzania
(Journal of Education, Humanities and Sciences, 2017) Kahamba, J. S.; Massawe, F. A.; Kira, E. S.
Tanzania is among Sub-Saharan African countries where teachers are conditioned by male-dominated values in their communities. This has been one of the factors perpetuating gender inequality in various levels of education. With the understanding that gender sensitive teaching aims at equally supporting the learning of male and female students, this disparity calls for the promotion and adoption of gender responsiveness teaching practices in higher learning institutions (HLIs) to correct gender bias in the learning process. The argument here is that the teaching and learning environment in higher learning institutions is not only gender-imbalanced but also it is not well known on whether instructors are aware of gender sensitive teaching techniques, and to what extent do they mainstream gender sensitive teaching practices in their daily teaching practises. Thus, this study had two objectives: (a) to assess the level of awareness in gender responsive pedagogy among university instructors; and (b) to determine the extent to which instructors practice gender responsive pedagogy methods in teaching. The study adopted a cross-section survey research design where the data were collected using a questionnaire from a random sample of 83 academic staff. The study adopted descriptive analysis using SPSS Computer Software to analyse the collected data. The findings show that members of academic staff have a partial awareness of gender sensitive teaching practices. Overall, the findings revealed the degree of gender sensitive pedagogical teaching practices to be very low. The paper recommends that universities should continue with awareness campaign and training workshops to academic staff through gender policy implementation committees
Capabilities of government co-operative supporting organisations in dissemination of innovations to primary co-operative societies in Tanzania
(International Journal of Knowledge / Innovation and Entrepreneurship) Njau, L. S.; Massawe, F. A.; Mahonge, C. P.
Capabilities of government co-operative supporting organisations in dissemination of innovations to primary co-operative societies in Tanzania
(International Journal of Knowledge / Innovation and Entrepreneurship, 2019) Njau, L. S.; Massawe, F. A.; Mahonge, C. P.
Purpose: This paper assesses the capabilities of GCSOs in dissemination of innova- tions to primary co-operative societies (PCSos) in Tanzania. Design/Methodology: The study adopted a case study research design whereby five cases were picked. Primary data were collected using key informants (KIs) interviews, focus group discussions (FGDs), documentary review and direct observation. Docu- mented data were analysed using content analysis. The Atlas.ti computer software was used in analysing data from KIs and FGDs. Findings: The study revealed that most GCSOs have important resources but were unutilised for innovation activities. There were also lack of incentives to support inno- vation activities amongst GCSOs executives and personnel and lack of formal and comprehensive systems to reward innovation activities. Moreover, the study estab- lished weak innovations progression from lower node of innovation chains to higher ones. This scenario was coupled with neither institutionalised nor user-oriented ap- proaches regarding innovations dissemination. The study recommends that GCSOs executives should work to mobilise more internal resources to enable more innova- tions dissemination activities. They should also work to strengthen their innovation value chains by ensuring resources commitment and work to ensure deliberate inclu- sive efforts in engaging innovations users (PCSos) at all stages of the innovation chain activities. Limitations: The study covered GCSOs only as they have been receiving direct gov- ernment resources to support among other things innovation activities unlike other member-based and private organisations operating in Tanzania. Similarly, the study captured the GCSOs capabilities aspects within the key innovation value chain pro- cesses only. Originality/value: The paper assessed GCSOs capabilities in innovations dissemina- tion and proposes strategic measures necessary to ensure more innovations dissemina- tion to end-users.
Community Participation in Water Resource Projects Management in Iringa District Council, Tanzania.
(Tengeru Community Development Journal) Massawe, F. A.; Chumbula, J. J.
Community perception on the environmental conservation approach adopted by the Evangelical Lutheran Church in the Northern Diocese, Tanzania
(EAJSSH) Mlaki, D. A.; Massawe, F. A.
Consumers' perception on adoption of improved cookstoves: a case of Kilimanjaro region, Tanzania
(Institute of Continuing Education, Sokoine University of Agriculture) Massawe, F. A.; Bengesi, K. M. K.; Kweka, A. E.
Consumers' perception on adoption of improved cookstoves: a case of Kilimanjaro region, Tanzania
(Institute of Continuing Education, Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2014) Massawe, F. A.; Bengesi, K. M. K.; Kweka, A. E.
This study was conducted in Kilimanjaro Region to examine consumers' perceptions on adoption of Improved Cookstove (ICS) involving 294 households. The results recorded low prominence of positive perceptions among respondents on ICS relative to traditional stoves. Despite several positive attributes of ICS, the study observed that the majority of non-adopters considered positive attributes to be less important in making a decision to adopt the technology, while negative attributes were considered important in guiding decisions not to reject adoption of ICS. Consistently, the study recorded high association between high adoption levels and the relative advantages and adoption of ICS while the non-adopters weighed on the negative attributes to make their decision. This suggests that promoters of ICS should focus on end users, launching awareness campaigns to understand and address factors perceived by end users to be disadvantages of using ICS. The ICS designers and promoters should capture values of end users and incorporate them in their designs when developing technologies and innovations to foster higher adoption rates.
Contribution of Integrated Urban Agriculture to Household Income: A Case of Kinondoni Municipality, Tanzania
(The Journal of Agricultural Sciences - Sri Lanka) Victor, K.; Massawe, F. A.; Sikira, A.
Contribution of Integrated Urban Agriculture to Household Income: A Case of Kinondoni Municipality, Tanzania
(The Journal of Agricultural Sciences - Sri Lanka, 2018-05-01) Victor, K.; Massawe, F. A.; Sikira, A.
Purpose: Urban farmers make efficient utilization of resources by integrating crop-livestock fish sub sectors to maximize accrued benefits. However, types of integration practices adopted and associated income outcome are still undocumented. Thus this study specifically assessed the types of integrated urban agriculture (IUA) mostly practiced by farmers, types of livelihood strategies adopted simultaneously with IUA and its contribution to total household income. Findings: The results show that integrated urban agriculture is the most prioritised livelihood strategy to urban farmers. Majority of urban farmers (98.5%) practising integrated farming concentrated on crop-livestock, while fish-livestock and crop livestock-fish integration adopted only by 0.75% each. This implies that, majority of urban farmers did not practice fish sub-sector. Integrated urban agriculture gives average annual income of 2 295 288 TSH (equivalent to 1093$); which was sufficient for household of six members being above monetary food poverty line per year. Research Limitation: This study focuses on income livelihood indicator; however, farmers can also, benefit from integrated agriculture through food security, social inclusion and ecology to mention some. Originality/Value: This study provides a comprehensive layout adopted by integrated urban farmers to benefit from the sub-sectors and what is missing for improvement of the enterprises for improved livelihood outcome in Tanzania
Determinants of households’ adoption of improved cook stoves in Kilimanjaro Region, Tanzania
(Sokoine University of Agriculture) Massawe, F. A.; Bengesi, K. M. K.
Energy saving behavior among university students: A case study of Sokoine University of Agriculture, Tanzania
(International Journal of Development and Sustainability) Assenga, Emmanuel G; Massawe, Fatihiya A; Assenga, E. G.; Massawe, F. A.
Energy saving behavior among university students: A case study of Sokoine University of Agriculture, Tanzania
(International Journal of Development and Sustainability, 2018) Assenga, Emmanuel G; Massawe, Fatihiya A; Assenga, E. G.; Massawe, F. A.
The purpose of this paper was to establish energy saving behaviour and practices among students living within the university hostels. The study followed a case study and descriptive research designs where data were collected from defined population using self-administered questionnaire. The information was descriptively analyzed by SPSS and qualitative methods were used to judge the interaction patterns The findings show that students are not aware of the energy cost incurred by the university. It was also revealed that students feel the accommodation bills they pay to be enough to cater for energy utility bills hence no need to be concerned on energy consumption and saving. Generally, students are not sensitive in practicing energy saving behaviour. This is attributed to inexistence of direct incentives and low awareness on importance of energy saving and also the cost associated with the high energy consumption. The paper provides useful insights on how students behave in terms of energy consumption and whether are concerned on saving energy. The findings are very essential in facilitating university in designing a strategy to optimize energy savings. The understanding of typical energy user’s behavior is one of the input necessary to be combined with technical energy consumption aspect to optimize energy saving goal
Factors influencing extractive companies benefits sharing with host communities in Kilwa district, Tanzania
Mwakyambiki, S. E.; Sikira, A. N.; Massawe, F. A.
Factors influencing extractive companies benefits sharing with host communities in Kilwa district, Tanzania
(2018-05-05) Mwakyambiki, S. E.; Sikira, A. N.; Massawe, F. A.
The effects of stakeholder influential attributes in benefits sharing fromextractive companies have not beenmuch emphasized.Extractive companies feels that , it is the role of the Government to provide social services to her citizens because campaniespaid statutory taxes they are obligated to pay. However, communities surrounding extraction activities have theright to share benefits because they are exposed to different risks. The paper analysed factors influencing extractive companies sharing benefits with host communities in Tanzania. Specifically, this paper examined; respondents’ characteristics, stakeholder expectations, the perceived benefits sharing and factors influencing extractive companies to share benefits with host communities. A cross-sectional research design was used to collect quantitative data from 373 respondents. Binary logistic regression was used to determine factors influencing benefit sharing. It was found that the stakeholder had higher expectation of benefit sharing however; they perceived low level of benefits sharing from extractive companies. The binary logistic analysis confirmed that distance, education and legitimacy influenced benefit sharing from extractive companies. It is recommended that extractive companies and the Government should take into consideration the stakeholder’ expectations as a starting point to improve benefits sharing from extractive companies. It is also recommended that extractive industry should improve communication channels with the host communities to allow local people to understand opportunuties available from extraction busines companies.
Gender integration in Local Water Resource Governance Institutions: A Case Study of Community Owned Water Supply Organisations (COWOSOs) in Gairo District, Tanzania
(IJRDO) Haule, A.; Massawe, F. A.
Gender integration in Local Water Resource Governance Institutions: A Case Study of Community Owned Water Supply Organisations (COWOSOs) in Gairo District, Tanzania
(IJRDO, 2020) Haule, A.; Massawe, F. A.
Given the growing demand for water resources and its continued scarcity efforts have been in place to change governance mechanisms to ensure its sustainability. The sector transformation focuses on enhancing user’s capacity in developing, managing and sharing water resources efficiently. Women are among the actors that are now recognized as managers than mere users of waterresources given their gender roles. Therefore, policies and water resource management strategies in many countries including Tanzania, demand women involvement in Community Owned Water Supply Organizations (COWSOs). The argument of this paper is that for call women representation in water governance structures might not necessarily transform gender relations among men and women hence making women voices unheard. Therefore, this study presents gender dynamics in COWSOs in various villages of Gairo District, Tanzania by exploring power and leadership positions held by men and women. The findings show that under the support of external actors, women are holding a various leadership position in COWSOs though the strategicpower of making decisions are still held by men. The study concludes that numbers are not enough without capacity building for women to be able to influence decision making process in water resource governance.
Gendered access to indirect benefits from natural gas extraction in Kilwa District, Tanzania
(International Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities) Mwakyambiki, S. E.; Sikira, A. N.; Massawe, F. A.
Gendered access to indirect benefits from natural gas extraction in Kilwa District, Tanzania
(International Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities, 2020-01-01) Mwakyambiki, S. E.; Sikira, A. N.; Massawe, F. A.
Natural gas extraction contributes substantially to the economy of many countries around the world were natural gas resource is found. Despite its potential benefits, it is not known to what extent the benefits are equally enjoyed by both men and women in the respective host communities. The existing studies focus more on benefit-sharing at the national level and lack gender analysis. Using a cross-sectional design, a study was conducted to establish gendered access to indirect benefits from natural gas extraction. Quantitative data were collected from 373 households and qualitative data through focus group discussions, key informant interviews, and participant observation Findings revealed that about 53% of community members categorized access to indirect benefits to be of high level. The indirect benefits largely cut across investments and support in education, health, water, and employment opportunities. The study concludes that, while investment by Extractive Companies (ECs) has managed to improve health services the shortage of technical staff has remained unsolved. Likewise, while various benefits revealed to exist in education the chronic problem on girls drops out of school remains to be a challenge. Therefore, the study recommends various strategies to be adopted to address the remaining gender-related challenges that limit fully enjoyment from ECs investment among men and women.
Gendered analysis in academic career advancement: fifteen years’ trend at Sokoine University of Agriculture, Tanzania
(SCIENCEDOMAIN INTERNATIONAL) Massawe, F. A.; Sife, A. S.