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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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? |
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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
Unaccountable leaders.... what shall we do?
31 Mar 2011
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Christian and Muslim leaders in Tanzania made a joint public statement about which qualities to expect from political leaders during the 2010 General Elections. Based on the qualities of good leadership stipulated in the statement, Twaweza produced a comic book to give voters an election shopping list.
Where does the education money go?
25 Mar 2011
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Since the Government introduced free primary education in 2001, enrollment has increased tremendously, from 4.9 million pupils in 2001 to 8.3 million in 2010. While the increase in pupil numbers has been accompanied by a commensurate increase in the primary education sub-sector budget, education inputs have remained rather poor. This brief questions how the Government's primary education budget is used.
- Primary education expenditure tracking | 917.93 KB
- Ufuatiliaji wa fedha za elimu ya msingi | 918.32 KB
Is the money reaching schools?
25 Mar 2011
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Recently Tanzania launched the second phase of Secondary Education Development Programme (2010-2015). The aim is to improve quality and relevance of secondary education. In order to achieve this, government has committed to ensure that capitation grants reach schools on time. Does this happen in practice? In this policy brief, Twaweza, Hakielimu and Policy Forum highlight some of the gaps that have been observed in the first few months of SEDP II implementation.
- Secondary schools expenditure tracking | 1.15 MB
- Ufuatiliaji wa fedha shule za sekondari | 688.3 KB
Uwezo recognized in Tanzania Newspapers, Guardian UK and WB Strategy
16 Mar 2011
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Uwezo
Uwezo is increasingly being recognized as an effective way to develop citizen engagement and improve accountability in the delivery of public services.
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