COSTECH Integrated Repository

Urban community’s participation in conservation of open spaces: A case of Dar es Salaam City

Show simple item record

dc.creator Hassan, A.
dc.creator Mombo, F.
dc.date 2018-07-10T05:19:24Z
dc.date 2018-07-10T05:19:24Z
dc.date 2017-02-03
dc.date.accessioned 2022-10-25T08:53:54Z
dc.date.available 2022-10-25T08:53:54Z
dc.identifier https://www.suaire.sua.ac.tz/handle/123456789/2501
dc.identifier.uri http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/94285
dc.description International Journal of Natural Resource Ecology and Management, 2017; 2 (1): 9-19
dc.description Open spaces in cities like Dar es Salaam are facing problem of encroachment and conversion. Despite scholars’ recommendation on participatory approach in designing and execution of communities’ project to increase participation including Conservation of Open Spaces (COSP). The study used questionnaire survey and participatory approach tools to gather information. Results show that majority of the respondents are aware of specific types and functions of existing open spaces in the study area. In general, most respondents were willing to participate in COSP. Quality, benefits, education and duration of residence were factors positively influencing households’ willingness to participate in COSP.
dc.format application/pdf
dc.language en
dc.publisher Scientific Publishing Group
dc.subject Open Spaces
dc.subject Encroachment
dc.subject Conservation
dc.subject Participation
dc.subject Awareness
dc.subject Household
dc.subject Willingness
dc.title Urban community’s participation in conservation of open spaces: A case of Dar es Salaam City
dc.type Article


Files in this item

Files Size Format View
Felister Mombo 11.pdf 316.9Kb application/pdf View/Open

This item appears in the following Collection(s)

Show simple item record

Search COSTECH


Advanced Search

Browse

My Account