This brief presents data on Ugandan citizens’ experiences and views on matters of business and taxation.

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Round 1 dataset (STATA)

Round 1 datamap (Excel)

Round 2 dataset (STATA)

Round 2 datamap (Excel) 

This brief presents data on young Ugandans’ experiences and views on business matters.

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Sauti za Wananchi dataset (STATA) on the state of the nation, special surveys round 7, Jun-Jul 2022 and r6 2021; Base: all respondents, n=3,000

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Sauti za Wananchi questionnaire on the state of the nation 2022. Base: all respondents, n=3,000

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Sauti za Wananchi dataset on the state of the nation, special surveys round 7, Jun-Jul 2022 and r6 2021; Base: all respondents, n=3,000

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Sauti za Wananchi datamap on the state of the nation, special surveys round 7, Jun-Jul 2022 and r6 2021; Base: all respondents, n=3,000

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The top three problems listed by citizens as the main problems facing their households are all economic concerns. Top of mind are rising prices and the cost of living (48%). Just under a third point to a lack of jobs and other income opportunities (29%), and a substantial number cite hunger and food shortages (26%).

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Matatizo makubwa matatu yaliyotajwa kuwasumbua zaidi wananchi kwenye kaya zao yote ni matatizo ya kiuchumi. Kati ya hayo, tatizo kubwa zaidi ni kupanda kwa bei za bidhaa na gharama za maisha (48%).

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This brief presents data on Tanzanian citizens’ experiences and opinions on the state of the nation. It includes a specific focus on citizens’ views and experiences of the mobile money transaction levy

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Muhtasari huu unawasilisha takwimu kuhusu uzoefu na maoni ya wananchi wa Tanzania kuhusu hali ya taifa kati ya Oktoba 2021 na Julai 2022. Pia utafiti umejumuisha maoni na uzoefu wa wananchi kuhusu tozo za miamala ya fedha kwa njia ya simu.

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As the general elections approach, Kenyans in Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Uasin Gishu (Eldoret) and in six counties of the arid or semi-arid lands in the north and east know major details about the elections and they say they are registered and plan to vote.

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This brief presents data on citizens’ experiences and opinions on preparations for the election. Are citizens aware of key details of the election? Are they registered to vote and do they intend to vote?

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Learn about our 2021 work and the outcomes of our activities. In this report, you will read stories on the implementation of the key mission areas and how we have contributed to amplifying citizen voices and making governments more responsive in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda.

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This brief reports how Ugandans face a growing livelihood crisis as prices for food and basic commodities rise sharply between April 2021 and April 2022.

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In October 2021, 24% of wealthier households and 55% of poorer households went without eating for a day, 37% of wealthier households and 66% of poorer households ran out of food in the household while 38% of wealthier households and 73% of poorer households had members who had to skip meals.

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This brief introduces the new Sauti za Wananchi panel. Who are the respondents? Do they reflect the country’s diversity in terms of sex, age and geography? Do they have access to mobile phones and network coverage? How are phones used?

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Twaweza and other stakeholders were invited by the President’s #Democracy Task Force to submit ideas for concrete, achievable steps to kick start the process of political reform in Tanzania: to rebuild trust, fairness and engagement in our democracy. Read this analysis to learn more about our suggestions.

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At Twaweza, we seek to practice what we preach and foster a culture of deep transparency. That is why our financial statements are subjected to independent audits each year. Check out what our audited financial statements reveal about our management.

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A minority of students (about 20%) are satisfied with only completing primary school. About 40% of girls and boys would like to complete secondary school, and about one in three students would like to complete university.

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In these pilots, teachers are paid according to how much their students have learned: the more children in their class master basic skills (according to an independent test), the higher the performance bonus.

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Wanafunzi wachache (karibu asilimia 20) wanaridhika na kuhitimu elimu ya msingi pekee.Takriban asilimia 40 ya wasichana na wavulana wangependa kuhitimu elimu ya sekondari, na karibu mwanafunzi mmoja kati ya watatu angependa kumaliza chuo kikuu.

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Mfumo wa KiuFunza unawalenga walimu wa Darasa la I, II na III, kwa sababu walimu hawa ndio wenye wajibu wa kufundisha KKK na wana madarasa yenye wanafunzi wengi zaidi.

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KiuFunza is an intervention in which bonus payments to teachers based on student learning have been systematically tested since 2013 in order to inform government policy. KiuFunza has had three phases so far, each time incorporating new elements to develop the most cost effective, impactful intervention possible.

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KiuFunza ni mpango unaotoa bakshishi kwa walimu kulingana na matokeo ya ujifunzaji wa wanafunzi wao. Mpango huu umefanyiwa majaribio makini tangu mwaka 2013 ili kuzitaarifu sera za serikali. KiuFunza imepitia awamu tatu hadi sasa, kila awamu imekuwa ikibuni vipengele vipya ili kuboresha utekelezaji wake na matokeo yanayopatikana.

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Overall support for media freedom in East Africa has risen and fallen over recent years.

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This data packet presents citizens’ experiences and opinions on gender issues in Uganda.

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Half of the citizens reported that in their communities, physical violence (51%), emotional violence (51%) and sexual violence or assault (46%) got worse during the Covid-19 outbreak.

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Half of Makueni residents (47%) say they have a male friend who commits physical violence against their female spouse or partner. Among them, half (24% of citizens) have challenged this behaviour, one out of four (10% of citizens) have not challenged the behaviour but expressed willingness to do so while the rest (12%) are not willing to question their friends.

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This report presents data on Makueni residents’ attitudes and practices on gender and related matters. Who generally takes which decisions, and who takes on which roles and responsibilities within the home?

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Seven out of ten Kenyans (71%) say they are likely to vote in the upcoming elections while one out of 10 are not sure (11%) and the remaining two out of ten (18%) are not registered or do not intend to vote.

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This brief explores questions around electoral choices among Kenyan citizens. What do citizens see as important
when choosing who to vote for? And what issues do they think should be prioritised?

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This brief presents data on citizens’ experience and opinions on preparations for the August 2022 election.

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Kwa kutumia mbinu inayojulikana kama uraghbishi, Twaweza na KASODEFO zilifanya kazi ya kuwabaini na kutoa mafunzo kwa mawakala wa mabadiliko ya jamii, kufanya utafiti shirikishi na makundi mbalimbali ndani ya jamii, kuandaa na kutekeleza mipangokazi ya pamoja kuyashughulikia masuala yaliyoibuliwa.

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The Creative Industry Network Tanzania (CINT), in partnership with Twaweza, is calling for the government and COSOTA to review their approach to the distribution of royalties to artists.

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Mtandao wa Sekta ya Ubunifu Tanzania Ujulikanao kama “The Creative Industry Network Tanzania(CINT), kwa kushirikiana na Twaweza, wanatoa wito kwa serikali na Chama cha Hakimiliki Tanzania (COSOTA kuangalia upya utaratibu wao wa kugawa mirabaha kwa wasanii.

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Twaweza inafanya kazi na Pangani Coast Paralegal (PACOPA), mamlaka ya serikali za mitaa na wakazi wa Pangani kuboresha ushirikiano kati ya wananchi na mamlaka mbalimbali ili kwa pamoja waweze kuboresha huduma, kuimarisha uwezo wa serikali za mitaa na kuboresha ushiriki wa wananchi.

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Collectively our three strategic mission areas aim to address two connected problems: a) limited citizen agency and b) deteriorating basic conditions for meaningful citizen participation, including the freedoms of expression, association and assembly.

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7 out of 10 citizens say doing business in Kenya is difficult. Also, citizens see economic issues as the largest challenges facing their area and the country.

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A strong business environment is one of the keys to a thriving economy. This brief presents data on citizens’ experiences and opinions on matters relating to owning and running a business in Kenya.

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Taxes play a vital role in national development. They pay for the public services that we all benefit from, including schools, hospitals, police and infrastructure. This brief presents data on Kenyan citizens’ knowledge, attitudes and practices on matters relating to taxation.

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This brief presents data on citizens’ knowledge, attitudes and practices on matters relating to the state of the country.

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Citizens have no expectation that the education system will actually teach children the skills it is supposed to.

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This factsheet presents the views and behaviours of Ugandan citizens in the health sector, with a particular focus on women’s experiences

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This factsheet presents the views and behaviour of Ugandan citizens dealing with health problems.

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This factsheet presents the experiences of residents of Kampala, Kyotera, Tororo in response to Covid-19, including actions taken to prevent transmission of the virus.

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This factsheet presents the experiences of Ugandan citizens and Kampala residents on various forms of stress during Covid-19.

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Highlights from our work in 2020 – challenges, failures, successes and insights

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This factsheet presents Kampala residents’ views on vaccinations against Covid-19.

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This factsheet presents Tororo residents’ views on vaccinations against Covid-19

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This factsheet presents Kampala residents’ experiences and opinions on the use of herbal remedies to combat Covid-19.

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It is worth noting that elements of the amended act remain open to competing perspectives, depending on one’s vantage point. As one among several interested parties to this discussion, this is our take

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We are deeply concerned by the unnecessary criminalization of the basic duties and responsibilities of political parties and other actors, combined with excessively punitive measures without provisions for due process in the Act.

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This short paper analyses the Media Service Bill, as published in September 2016, with the objective of putting forward recommendations for how the bill can be improved.

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Submission of collected views on the Electronic and Postal Communications (Online Content) Regulations, 2017 by the Coalition on the Right to Information

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Twaweza’s financial statements are subjected to independent audit each year. Once approved by the Board, these are disclosed to the public.

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Amendments to fourteen different laws are proposed. Of these, brief checks confirm that eleven are not as
such, directly relevant to Twaweza’s work, and therefore are not included in the analysis in this note.

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This factsheet presents Kyotera residents’ views on vaccinations against Covid-19.

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The Ministry of ICT and National Guidance, Africa Freedom of Information Centre (AFIC) and Twaweza have come together to produce and launch access to information guide for civil servants to enable them to meet their legal obligations under the Access to Information Act

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This data packet presents citizens’ experiences and opinions on the media in Uganda.

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This brief presents data on Ugandan citizens’ experiences and views on the social impacts of the pandemic.

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This brief focussed on key points of entry – Kampala, the destination for most air travellers, and Tororo and Kyotera districts, on the borders of Kenya and Tanzania respectively.

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Twaweza’s plans for 2021

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Casual workers in urban areas are hardest hit by the economic impact of the Coronavirus

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Kenyan citizens’ opinions and experiences on the economic effects of COVID-19

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1 out of 3 have lost their source of income, and 8 out of 10 have less than a week of food at home

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Do households engage in some form of agriculture? Is this their main source of income or a secondary source? Do they own land? And have they experienced any recent land disputes?

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Households which depend on casual work, generally concentrated in urban areas especially big cities, are by far the hardest hit by crises of food and income caused by the Coronavirus.

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This brief focuses on three vulnerable districts in Uganda. The city of Kampala is vulnerable due to its dense population and high levels of movement.

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Most citizens (85%) report that their household has faced lost income or other financial constraints due to the Coronavirus. Citizens have also been affected by increased food prices (28%) and reduced interaction with friends (23%).

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And seven out of ten (68%) say they are eating less during the past month

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In urban areas, people depend equally on crop farming and casual labour for their income

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In rural households, growing and selling crops is the main source of income for almost half of households. At the same time 1 out of 5 (22%) depend on casual labour for income, similar to urban areas.

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COVID-19 takes its toll on Ugandan’s pockets: households are spending 30% less compared to January.

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Sauti za Wananchi Kenya, special panel, Round 1 – questionnaire

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On average, Ugandans report that their households spend UGX 10,800 per day, down from UGX 14,100 in January of this year. The drop has been sharper in rural areas than urban

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Nchini Tanzania, wasichana 2 kati ya 5 wameolewa kabla ya kutimiza umri wa miaka 18. Nchi inaweza kuwa inapoteza kiasi cha Tsh milioni 637 kila mwaka (ilikadiriwa, 2015) kwa sababu ya ndoa za utotoni.

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In Tanzania, 2 out of 5 girls are married before they reach 18. The country could be losing as much as TZS 635 million per year (est. 2015) due to child marriage.

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Looking forward to the year ahead – Twaweza’s plans for 2020

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Highlights from our work in 2019 – challenges, failures, successes and insights

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Teacher opinions regarding performance pay from a large experimental evaluation that included three interventions: a school grants program, a teacher performance pay program, and a combination of both programs.

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This brief presents data on Ugandan citizens’ knowledge, attitudes and practices on matters relating to the Covid-19 pandemic

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Je vyama vya siasa vina kazi gani? Msikie Mhe Zitto Kabwe na Mhe John Shibuda wakizungumzia kazi ya vyama vya siasa nchini

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Wasikie Mhe Zitto Kabwe na Mhe John Shibuda wakizungumzia kazi ya vyama vya siasa nchini

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Katika kuadhimisha Siku ya Wanawake Duniani 2020, vijana wawili wanaharakati wa kitanzania wamezindua filamu yao kuhusu ndoa za utotoni kwa kushirikiana na Msichana Initiativena Twaweza.

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To mark International Women’s Day 2020, two young Tanzanian activists have launched a film on child marriages in partnership with Msichana Initiative and Twaweza.

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The overall feedback on Twaweza is positive. The organization is considered to be one of the most reliable and powerful CSOs in the country.

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Uwezo’s seventh annual learning assessment which tested skills among thousands of children on Mainland Tanzania

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But inequalities continue to be a major challenge, affecting learning outcomes

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Fewer than half of citizens say they have attended a public meeting in the last year

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A new Uwezo report reveals a decline in literacy and numeracy levels of Primary 3 to Primary 6 pupils.

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A new Uwezo report reveals a decline in literacy and numeracy levels of Primary 3 to Primary 6 pupils.

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Je, ni upi mchango wa asasi za kiraia katika uchumi wa Tanzania? Mtazame Aidani Eyakuze, Mkurugenzi wa Twaweza akieleza wakati wa Wiki ya Azaki 2019

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Despite seeing local government as a conduit for raising their views, 2 out of 5 citizens (44%) report that they attended a public meeting in the past year.

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Civil servants themselves indicate that, while citizens can engage in processes to make their needs known, priority is given to proposals from public officials themselves.

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Sauti za Wananchi Uganda, round 11, 2019 – data

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Sauti za Wananchi Uganda, round 11, 2019 – datamap

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Sauti za Wananchi Uganda, round 11, 2019 – questionnaire

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4 out of 10 Ugandans (40%) say their access to clean and safe water has improved over the last 12 months, the same portion as say their access has stayed the same (39%) and twice the number that say their access has gotten worse (20%).

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4 out of 10 Ugandans (40%) say their access to clean and safe water has improved over the last 12 months, the same portion as say their access has stayed the same (39%) and twice the number that say their access has gotten worse (20%).

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But there are significant disparities, particularly in terms of access to piped water, between urban and rural areas, and poorer and wealthier households

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A specially adapted Uwezo learning assessment for refugee settlements

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Periodic, independent evaluations of performance can contribute to the accountability of educational systems

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A specially adapted Uwezo learning assessment to assess beyond basic skills

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Wanawake mkoani Kigoma wameendelea kunyanyasika kwa kubakwa na watu wajulikanao kama Teleza

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Kubanwa kwa uwazi sasa hivi, kubanwa kwa taasisi za kiuwajibikaji sasa hivi kufanya kazi zao….kutatupa miaka kadhaa ya kutokushughulikia matatizo ambayo yatakuwa yameibuliwa sasa hivi

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Sauti za Wananchi Uganda, round 7, 2018 – datamap

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Sauti za Wananchi Uganda, round 7, 2018 – data

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Sauti za Wananchi Uganda, round 7, 2018 – questionnaire

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Three out of ten Ugandans have experienced an accident or injury in the past six months, either personally (4%) or through a friend (12%) or household member (16%).

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Half of all injuries or accidents are related to boda-bodas

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Hundreds and thousands of data points from six years of the Uwezo Annual Learning Assessment. The data are free for researchers and others stakeholders to download on a not-for-profit basis.

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Poor and less well educated households are much more likely to engage in livestock farming while wealthier and better educated households are more likely to be formally employed.

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They are most likely to suffer from food stress and insufficient incomes

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Maeneo matano muhimu yanayohitaji marekebisho katika Mabadiliko ya Sheria ya Vyama vya Siasa, 2018

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We seek to add our views and voices to the debate with a view to finding a constructive way forward, which both safeguards our young, hard-won democracy while allowing for appropriate regulation of the registration of political parties.

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Tunatoa maoni na kupaza sauti yetu kwenye mjadala unaoendelea tukiwa na lengo la kutafuta njia bora ya kusonga mbele, ambayo italinda demokrasia yetu changa huku ikipatikana njia sahihi ya kusimamia usajili wa vyama vya siasa.

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Despite some positive indications in citizens’ views about corruption management, 8 out of 10 Kenyans (77%) cite corruption as the main reason why the government’s agenda may not succeed.

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And 8 out of 10 say corruption might hinder success of the government’s Big Four Agenda

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Questionnaire for Uganda.

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6 out of 10 citizens who are aware of the new tax on these services have reduced their transactions as a result

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Asilimia ya watoto wa darasa la 3 ambao waliweza kusoma hadithi fupi ya Kiswahili imeongezeka mara mbili zaidi kati ya mwaka 2011 na 2017

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Highlights from our work in 2018 – challenges, failures, successes and insights

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Highlights from our work in 2018 – challenges, failures, successes and insights

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Civic space is closing around the world – Twaweza attempts to capture the trends in the countries in which we work

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Wanawake mkoani Kigoma wameendelea kunyanyasika kwa kubakwa na watu wajulikanao kama #Teleza.

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Sauti za Wananchi Kenya, round 23, 2018 – datamap

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Sauti za Wananchi Kenya, round 23, 2018 – data

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Sauti za Wananchi Kenya, round 23, 2018 – questionnaire

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Seven out of ten Kenyans (71%) say they are not satisfied overall with the direction in which the country is heading; half of these blame economic issues for this view.

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Sauti za Wananchi Uganda, round 8, 2018 – data

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Sauti za Wananchi Uganda, round 8, 2018 – questionnaire

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A majority of citizens (79%) say that they think mobile money services are too expensive. This is compared to 3 out of 10 (32%) who said the same one year before.

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The initiative was born to bring together local level stakeholders (pupils, parents, teachers and leaders) to collectively find solutions to challenges facing the education sector in their communities using existing spaces and platforms (village barazas, parent meetings, school government).

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Half of Uganda’s households have members that have dropped out of school for financial reasons

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Sauti za Wananchi Uganda, round 8, 2018 – data

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Sauti za Wananchi Uganda, round 8, 2018 – questionnaire

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This brief reports that if given a cash injection of UGX 350,000 from the government, on average Ugandans are likely to spend close to half of it (44%) on starting or growing a business, 18% on agriculture and 13% on school fees.

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One out of three Jumuiya leaders (33%) report having taken action based on the recommendations in the guides.

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Watu wako salama? Njoo tuongee na msemaji wa Jeshi la Polisi

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Je, kuna changamoto gani katika maswala ya mazingira na muungano? Njoo tuongee.

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Je, upatikanaji wa maji mtaani kwako bado ni changamoto? Njoo tuongee na Prof Kitila Mkumbo kupata majibu

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Je, unaelewa majukumu ya TAMISEMI? Njoo tuongee na Mh. Selemani Jaffo kufahamu zaidi.

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Je, tuongee uwajibikaji serikali za mitaa chini ya TAMISEMI.

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2 out of 3 Kenyans say cost of living is the biggest problem for their households

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Je, unafahamu kwamba kupata habari ni haki yako? Njoo tuongee na Waziri Harrison Mwakyembe akijibu maswali ya wananchi

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Mapambano dhidi ya rushwa na kufanya mambo kwa siri vinaendana?

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Looking forward to the year ahead – Twaweza’s plans for 2019.

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After a breathless four years of implementing our 2015-2018 strategy, it is that time again. Twaweza is proud and pleased to present our strategy for 2019 to 2022

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Twaweza East Africa piloted an approach to catalyze public agency at the sub-national level in Tanzania, Kenya and Uganda, with the education sector as an entry point, and the issue of teacher and pupil absenteeism as the problem in focus

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One out of four Tanzanians (27%) have heard of Twaweza, and most of them understand what Twaweza does.

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Twaweza’s financial statements are subjected to independent audit each year. Once approved by the Board, these are disclosed to the public.

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Learning levels among the Primary 5 and 6 pupils in English and Mathematics are low across the assessed districts.

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This manual has been prepared to ensure transparent and accountable governance and management of Twaweza.

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These regulations contain the basic principles, policies and regulations that are to guide Twaweza East Africa’s financial and administration operations

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This manual has been prepared to enable the application of fair, consistent and equitable terms and conditions for all employees

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The Program Policies will form the basis from which operational standards are developed and updated.

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Je, mazingira ya kujifunzia yana mchango gani katika kujifunza kwa mtoto? Tazama mwanafunzi Vivian akielezea jinsi mazingira yalivyobadilisha matokeo yake ya kujifunza.

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Takwimu mbalimbali kutoka kwa wananchi zinatuletea hadithi ya Aisha, mwanamke mtanzania, na mapambano yake ya kila siku.

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Aisha ni mwanamke mtanzania, msikilize akieleza maisha yake

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An overwhelming majority of Kenyans (95%) think that the gap between rich and poor is too big, and a similar number feel it is the government’s job to reduce this gap (85%).

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Je, mzazi ana mchango gani katika elimu ya mtoto?

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Wananchi wanaelewa nini kuhusu “ushiriki”, na kwa kiwango gani wanashiriki kwenye mikutano ya hadhara? Je, wananchi wanafikiri wanawezaje kutoa maoni na malalamiko yao kwa serikali?

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Wananchi wanaelewa nini kuhusu demokrasia, katiba na uchochezi? Je, wanaona mabadiliko yoyote kwenye uhuru wa kujumuika na uhuru wa maoni katika miaka michache iliyopita?

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What do citizens understand by key terms such as democracy, constitution and sedition? Do they perceive any change in freedom of assembly and freedom of expression in the last few years?

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Citizens want more transparent accountability: most citizens (59%) want the President to explain government spending of taxpayer money to Parliament, and an even larger proportion (78%) want the President to always obey the law and abide by court decisions.

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Tazama Mbunge wa Nzega akionesha jinsi anavyowatumikia wananchi wake

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#SautiZaMtaani ni mahojiano mbalimbali ya wananchi kuhusu changamoto wanazokutana nazo katika maisha yao ya kila siku.

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Across a range of indicators of democracy, the majority of citizens say there is less freedom now than there was three years ago.

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Wanapotathmini viashiria mbalimbali vya demokrasia, wananchi wengi wanasema uhuru umepungua katika kipindi cha miaka mitatu iliyopita

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But differences in access to water between rural and urban areas remain stark.

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Three out of four Ugandans (74%) have access to an improved water source, meaning one that provides cleaner and safer water.

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In all three countries; Tanzania, Kenya and Uganda the majority of citizens still have little or no interaction with refugees.

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In all three countries; Tanzania, Kenya and Uganda the majority of citizens still have little or no interaction with refugees.

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In all three countries; Tanzania, Kenya and Uganda the majority of citizens still have little or no interaction with refugees.

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Mitazamo ya wananchi kuhusu elimu bure imebadilika kwa kiasi kikubwa ndani ya miaka 12 iliyopita.

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But 9 out of 10 think that ordinary citizens will be.

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Wazazi wengi huzingatia zaidi viwango vya juu vya ufaulu wa shule husika (asilimia 72) na walimu wanaojituma (asilimia 72 pia) wakati wa kuchagua shule za sekondari kwa ajili ya watoto wao.

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But most parents know little about school financing, recent education reforms and learning.

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Across the three countries, radio remains the main platform on which Twaweza is covered the most.

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If your organisation has the interest and motivation to make your communications more effective, it’s time! At its core, adopting an evidence-based approach to communications is about challenging your organisation’s ideas and putting yourself out there, by asking questions and testing your assumptions to make your work stronger.

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In 2005, 6 out of 10 citizens preferred fee-free education even if it meant standards were low.

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Mitazamo ya wananchi kuhusu elimu bure imebadilika kwa kiasi kikubwa ndani ya miaka 12 iliyopita.

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Tazama Mbunge wa Tarime akionesha jinsi anavyowatumikia wananchi wake

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Very few parents appear concerned with low school fees (6%) and distance to schools (18%) when choosing secondary schools. Instead, the majority of parents report being influenced by secondary school exam pass marks and teacher motivation (both at 72%).

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Highlights from our work in 2017 – challenges, failures, successes and insights

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9 out of 10 support the right to criticize leaders and the majority of citizens actively seek government information.

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Rural households need on average 45 minutes to collect water, up from 37 minutes in 2016. For three out of ten households (30%), collecting water takes at least an hour and for one out of twenty households (5%) it takes at least three hours.

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8 out of 10 citizens (81%) think that they have a role to play in improving the quality of education in the country.

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7 out of 10 citizens (72%) think that the news media should investigate and report on government mistakes and corruption.

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For 1 out of 20 rural households, collecting water takes at least three hours.

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A simplified view of the methodology for our pioneering Sauti za Wananchi mobile phone survey.

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Je, wazazi wanaonaje swala zima la kuchangia michango shuleni?

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Mapambano dhidi ya rushwa na kufanya mambo kwa siri vinaendana?

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Zaidi ya nusu ya watanzania hawajisikii huru kumkosoa Rais, Makamu wa Rais na Waziri Mkuu; hata hivyo wananchi 8 kati ya 10 wanasema wanapaswa kuwa huru kumkosoa Rais na serikali

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To understand better the mechanisms of how an individual-performance based initiative KiuFunza interacted with the school’s collective, we conducted in-depth qualitative research in the 10 schools participating in KiuFunza in the Mbozi district in Tanzania.

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Afisa mawasiliano ana jukumu la kumvusha mwananchi kutoka kwenye giza la mkanganyiko wa sintofahamu kwenda kwenye hali ya nuru na uhakika.

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But more than half do not feel free to criticize the President, Vice President and Prime Minister.

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The majority of citizens do not feel free to criticise the President (60%), the Vice President (54%) and the Prime Minister (51%).

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More than half of Ugandans mention poverty and food insecurity as the main problems facing their households.

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And 8 out of 10 are not happy with how the economy is being managed.

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The performance pay learning impact was studied in a nationally representative sample of 180 schools (60 schools randomly selected into each of the two incentive pay programs, and 60 control schools). The evaluation finds that both types of teacher performance pay systems improved student test scores.

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Looking forward to the year ahead – Twaweza’s plans for 2018.

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Kenyans are slightly more optimistic about the security situation compared to last year. Four out of ten (42%) say the security situation in their area has improved over the past three months, compared to 38% who said the same in 2016.

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The audit was done according to the international standards on auditing

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The 2017 edition focuses on privatization, partnerships, corporate capture and their impact on sustainability and inequality.

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An audit of our policies and systems

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Full transparency on all our income and expenditure in 2017

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Schooling, whether we like it or not, is not just about academic performance but it has an impact on the child’s social and emotional well-being and health and other aspects of his/her development

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One out of ten Ugandans owns a smart phone and is a member of at least one social network, mostly Facebook. This is one of three briefs produced to mark the launch of Sauti za Wananchi in Uganda.

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Ugandans live in households with an average of five members; half of these households have earthen floors. This is one of three briefs produced to mark the launch of Sauti za Wananchi in Uganda.

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The majority of Ugandans name health as one of the three most pressing challenges for the country (59%) and their own household (55%). This is one of three briefs produced to mark the launch of Sauti za Wananchi in Uganda.

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Collecting nationally representative data through mobile phones

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Ugandans talk service delivery through a new nationally representative mobile phone survey.

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1 out of 10 Ugandans is a member of at least one social network, mostly Facebook .

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Over half of Ugandans live in houses with earthen floors.

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Parents report teacher and equipment issues as the main problems affecting their children’s schooling.

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Far fewer Kenyan citizens are using government health facilities in 2017 (47%) compared to 2016 (74%). Citizens using private or NGO facilities rose at the same time from 16% in 2016 to 34% in 2017.

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Citizens are also less satisfied with their experience at the health facility they normally use.

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Citizens report being asked for bribes much less in all service sectors compared to 2014.

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Wananchi wanasema viwango vya kuombwa rushwa vimepungua katika sekta zoteukilinganisha na mwaka 2014.

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A full 2 out of 3 Tanzanians (67%) think that it is important for the country to get a new constitution.

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Nusu ya wananchi wanasema mchakato wa katiba uanze upya na tume mpya.

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Half of citizens think the constitutional process should start again with a new commission.

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Almost 9 out of 10 citizens (85%) think that the level of corruption has declined compared to five years ago. In contrast, in 2014, 8 out of 10 (78%) said that there was more corruption than 10 years ago.

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Wananchi 7 kati ya 10 wanafahamu kuhusu mchakato wa mabadiliko ya katiba.

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Nusu ya wananchi wanasema posho zinazotolewa kwa watumishi wa umma baada ya kuhudhuria vikao ni rushwa.

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But 9 out of 10 citizens express strong support for devolution.

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When it comes to both national and county governments, only 1 in 10 citizens think their opinions are considered in decision making to a large extent.

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The survey tool for the pilot of the Uwezo learning assessment in four refugee hosting districts of Adjumani, Arua, Isingiro and Yumbe.

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Wananchi wanapopata majeraha ama kuugua, 6 kati ya 10 (61%) huendakatika kituo cha afya cha serikali. Kiwango hiki kimeongezeka kutoka 45% mwaka 2014.

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At the same time,7 out of 10 say that the lack of medicines and supplies is a challenge.

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Je, Katiba ni mali ya nani?

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Wagonjwa 7 kati ya 10 walioenda katika vituo vya afya vya serikali miezi mitatu iliyopita wamekutana na upungufu wa dawa na vifaa tiba.

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As part of our Basic Education portfolio, Twaweza is undertaking a rigorous process of curriculum analysis in Tanzania, Kenya and Uganda.

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Kuna mtazamo wa jumla miongoni mwa wananchi kuwa usalama nchini umeimarika katika kipindi cha mwaka mmoja uliopita kama inavyooneshwa na zaidi ya nusu ya wananchi hao (asilimia 53)

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Yet 4 out of 10 have witnessed violence in public in the past year.

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One out of two citizens (53%) say the security situation in their neighbourhood has improved over the past year, 37% say it has stayed the same while 10% think it has gotten worse.

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Muhtasari huu umebeba takwimu kuhusu maoni ya wananchi juu ya usalama, polisi na haki nchini Tanzania

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Another four out of ten citizens do not know what democracy is.

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Over the past two years, however, citizens’ priorities have shifted substantially. In 2015, 34% of citizens cited poverty or economic challenges as one of their top three priority areas for the country compared to 60% mentioning this in 2017.

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Overall four out of ten citizens in Kenya think democracy in the country is being practiced to a small extent (40%) or not at all (4%), while a similar number (43%) do not know what democracy means.

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Wananchi wametaja umasikini/hali ngumu ya kiuchumi kama tatizo kuu linaloikabili Tanzania kwa sasa.

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Asilimia 71 ya wananchi wanaukubali utendaji wa Rais Magufuli tangu alipoingia madarakani. Kiwango hiki kimeshuka kutoka asilimia 96 mwezi Juni 2016.

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Approval of the President is higher among older citizens and those with lower education levels.

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Twaweza and CSSC co-produced 600,000 discussions guides for distribution among Jumuiya prayer groups and partnered with five popular Christian radio stations to support the printed information and encourage discussion. This brief provides reflections and insights from the work.

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1 in 4 parents has visited school to ask about financial information.

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This brief looks at the availability of key information and functions on a selection of key government websites.

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Only about 14% and 16% parents want their male and female children respectively to join the teaching profession mostly due to perceptions of low pay for teachers and the frequent strikes.

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Twaweza commissioned a qualitative study to explore the state of debate and communication about education in general, and learning outcomes in particular, among district-level decision makers in ten selected districts in Kenya.

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Asilimia 53 ya wananchi wanasema kuwa kuvipa uhuru vyombo vya habari kufanya kazi bila kuingiliwa ni muhimu.

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Only 3 out of 10 Kenyans with children in primary school are interested in following up on whether teachers are present or absent in school, even though 3 in 10 Kenyans think teachers and head teachers do not come to school as expected.

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The test booklet for the pilot of the Uwezo learning assessment in four refugee hosting districts of Adjumani, Arua, Isingiro and Yumbe.

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These assessments mobilized thousands of volunteers across all districts of the three countries and collected data on more than 1.5 million children.

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Among children aged 9 to 13, many are unable to complete Standard 2 work and the differences between districts are huge. Best district: Iringa Urban 74%, worst district: Sikonge 15%.

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KiuFunza Teachers’ Awards, motivating teachers to do better

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Twaweza is rewarding 788 Standard I, II, and III subject teachers and 135 head teachers for 2016 test performance. The value of the total bonus fund is TZS 251,827,040.

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A summary of the methodology

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Three out of four citizens think students leaving primary school do not have the skills they need for life. A substantial nine out of ten citizens admit not knowing how much funding is available to schools for free primary education

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When properly motivated teachers can use their creativity to help children learn, even in the most difficult of circumstances. This was one of the observations during a policy discussion held around KiuFunza in Dodoma.

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The majority of Ugandans would not be able to find basic government information today: over 85% could not find information on education, agriculture or local budgets.

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Highlights from our work in 2016 – challenges, failures, successes and insights

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This brief examines potential users’ of the portal interactions with it and their use of data in their work more broadly.

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Some of the major emerging and recurring themes were around the purpose of education.

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Prior to the launch of Sauti za Wananchiin Kenya, Twaweza carried out a study to examine the Kenyan polling market, and to establish the potential of Sauti za Wananchi as a platform for regular citizen feedback on critical emerging issues in Kenya.

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We partnered with MIT’s GOV/LABto run an innovative experiment using the conjoint design to dig into questions such as how ordinary Tanzanian citizens see politics and government.

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At least half of Tanzania’s households report that they worried about running out of food (69%); there was not enough food to feed all household members (51%), or a household member skipped a meal because they could not get food (50%).

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On average, Kenya citizens estimate their daily needs at KES 99 per person yet 8 out of 10 citizens (81%) feel their income is insufficient to meet their household’s needs.

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A total of 7 out of 10 citizens (69%) remember that their MP promised the community a water project during the last election campaigns. However, 3 out of 4 (75%) say that none of these commitments have been implemented.

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One in four rural households (26%) spend at least one hour collecting water compared to one in ten citizens (12%) in urban areas.

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Kaya nane kati ya kumi (asilimia 80) zimeripoti kwamba kipato chao hakikidhi mahitaji yao ya kila siku

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Upatikanaji wa maji Tanzania hasa katika maeneo ya vijijini bado ni changamoto.

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Utafiti wa Sauti za Wananchi umeonesha ya kwamba Upatikanaji wa maji vijijini ulikuwa asilimia 55 mwaka 2014 na asilimia 46 mwaka 2016

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Half of citizens (54%) have access to an improved water source, 46% in rural areas and 74% in urban areas.

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But one in four rural Kenyans (26%) spend an hour or more collecting water.

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In 2016 we developed an experiment in public agency around a salient issue in Tanzania, Kenya and Uganda – supporting, challenging and facilitating our district implementing partners, and making use of data, insights, and information in new, locally-relevant ways.

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Large numbers of citizens struggle to afford food, schooling and housing.

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Maoni ya wananchi juu ya masuala ya kisiasa. Kwa mtazamo wao, ni tatizo gani kuu linaloikabili nchi kwa sasa?

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Idadi kubwa ya wahojiwa wa Sauti za Wananchi (asilimia 78) wameripoti uhaba wa chakula katika maeneo wanayoishi. Hali ni mbaya zaidi katika maeneo ya vijijini

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Citizens are generally food insecure, but the situation has recently become worse.

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In an effort to better understand the “production of education” in districts and schools, Twaweza commissioned a qualitative study to explore the state of debate and communication about education in general,and learning outcomes in particular,among district-level decision makers in ten selected districts in mainland Tanzania.

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Among children aged 9 to 13, many are unable to complete Standard 2 work and the differences between districts are huge. In Iringa Urban, the best performing district, 74% of children aged 9 to 13 are able to pass basic literacy tests in English and Kiswahili and basic numeracy tests, while the corresponding figure in Sikonge is 15%.

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Looking forward to the year ahead – Twaweza’s plans for 2017.

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In April 2017 something unique happened in Tanzania’s education sector. Early grade primary school teachers taking part in a Twaweza program called KiuFunza received a bonus depending on how well their students performed on Kiswahili reading and math tests at the end of 2016.