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    Developmental opportunities and challenges of urban sprawl: the case Study of Mabwepande ward in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
    (University of Dar es Salaam, 2018) Koisianga, Glory Raphaely
    This study focused on examining the opportunities and challenges associated with urban sprawl in Tanzania using Mabwepande as a case study. The study employed both qualitative and quantitative research approaches whereby a questionnaire and an interview guide were used as tools for primary data collection. The study used both purposive and random sampling techniques to obtain a sample of 110 respondents. In addition including 10 government officers were involved as key informants. Findings from the study generally show that several factors are associated with urban sprawl; these include such as land ownership, business opportunities such as poultry production. However a number of challenges were observed. These challenges included poor sanitation, energy inefficiency, insufficient quality and quantity water, loss of farmland, insecurity and inadequate social services. Due to the above, the government and non-governmental organizations were taking initiatives to overcome thechallenges by construction of social services infrastructures, capacity building and economic empowerment. The study recommends to the government to involve communities in implementing its different projects so as to create a sense of ownership. In addition, it is recommended that residents should use the available opportunities for income generation instead of waiting for the government to do everything on their behalf.