Publications
This section contains all publications produced by Twaweza. It also includes some produced by our partners. To access the publication click on the download link below each title. To access a summary click on 'read more'. Many of these are pdfs of hard copy materials or powerpoint presentations so check file size before you download.
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Uwezo East Africa Report Released
14 Jul 2011
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- Uwezo: East Africa Report 2011 | 1.81 MB
Are our Children Learning? Numeracy and Literacy Across East Africa 2011
4 Jul 2011
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A really powerful report was launched on Monday July 4 in Dar es Salaam. The Uwezo East Africa Report presents, for the first time, data comparing literacy and numeracy levels across East Africa, based on a survey of over 80,000 households-- the largest exercise of its kind.
A climate of non disclosure could be undermining accountability in schools
9 Jun 2011
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A climate of non-disclosure pervades the sharing of basic school related information, despite policies and pronouncements to the contrary, and may be key factor undermining accountability in the quest for quality education.
- Access to school level information still a challenge |
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Dar es Salaam schools: Poor toilets, little sport.
31 May 2011
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Since 2002, the Government of Tanzania has been implementing the Primary Education Development Programme (PEDP) with two specific aims: making education more accessible and improving its quality. While significant success has been made in extending access improving quality remains a challenge. A research brief released today by Uwazi at Twaweza reveals that sanitation services in public primary school in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania's largest city, leave much to be desired.
- Sanitation and Sports in Dar Schools | 639.89 KB
- Usafi na Michezo shuleni Dar | 641.48 KB
Dar es Salaam classrooms: Overcrowded, few books, no desks
27 May 2011
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A large e-learning conference has just opened in a modern world-class facility in Dar es Salaam, but city residents may have a long way to go before they can enjoy basic infrastructure in public schools. In a research brief released today, Uwazi at Twaweza shows that despite being closest to where policies are made, public primary schools in Dar es Salaam are in dire need of more classrooms, desks and textbooks.
- Where are the books and desks? | 741.63 KB
- Viko wapi vitabu na madawati? | 763.23 KB
If findings are ignored, why audit?
23 May 2011
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The Controller and Auditor General (CAG) of Tanzania has been prompt in auditing and releasing audit findings on various operations of the Government in recent years. To the disappointment of many however, a clear indication that financial management situation is improving because of audits is lacking.
- Why audit if findings are ignored? | 1.4 MB
- Ukaguzi wa nini wakati unapuuzwa? | 1.49 MB
Do MPs who speak out in Parliament get re-elected?
4 Apr 2011
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On October 31st 2010, Tanzanians cast their votes to elect a new President and the 10th Parliament. Many MPs who served in the 9th parliament stood up for the election. Did their performance in Parliament matter to voters? How did it affect their chance of being re-elected for another 5 year term?
- Who returned to Parliament? | 937.55 KB
- Nani amerudi Bungeni? | 1.06 MB
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