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This study was designed to examine the localization of Millennium Development Goals in Tanzania: A case of Mbola Millennium Village Project in Uyui District.The objective of the study was to determine the role and contribution of Millennium Village Project, on the reduction of poverty in rural context of Tanzania. The literature review of the study was guided by theoretical literature review (modernization and dependency theories), empirical literature review, and conceptual framework as well as research gap.
A descriptive survey was conducted. Probability sampling and Non-Probability sampling was employed to select 105 respondents. Data were collected through questionnaires, interview, focus group discussion and documentary review. Data were analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) version 16.0 and the use of description also was employed.
The results revealed that an average of 96% of all respondents, were aware about the role and contribution of the project towards poverty reduction. This indicated that social services were provided fully and poverty had reduced among the majority, within the study area.
The study concluded that, an effective provision of services was a key factor of poverty reduction. This study recommends that, periodic training should be given to the community, so that they could keep on the initiated program/activities, also close collaboration between the government, the project and the villagers should be on progress as well an effective, in order to reach the intended goals. |
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