Browsing by Author "Ntiro, Mashingo Sam"

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    Analysis of involvement of people with disability in development policy-making and implementations: a case of Dar es Salaam
    (University of Dar es Salaam, 2015) Ntiro, Mashingo Sam
    This study brings into focus “Analysis of Involvement of People with Disability in Development Policy-Making and Implementations: A Case of Dar-es-Salaam”. The analysis seeks to answer major research objective which was to investigate dynamics and patterns of involvement of People with Disability in development policy–making process and implementation. Mixed research design which triangulates qualitative and quantitative research from population sample of 138 People with disabilities and 12 representatives from various institutions was employed to answer research questions. Primary data was managed through the use of 18 face-to-face interviews, 3 focused group discussion (FGDs) as well as 150 questionnaires (Structured Open and Close Ended). Secondary data which consist of published and unpublished materials was visited to enrich the study. Research findings demonstrated diverging sets of opinion regarding the subject of “involvement in development policy making process”. On one hand study finds higher level of ignorance among people with disabilities which is reflected through historical legacies and more importantly on the other hand are the socio-structural arrangements which instigate social stigmatization and systemic deprivations. Major implication observed is that People with Disabilities want the main consideration for leadership, advocacy and decision-making be the capacity to manage and influence social change in a way that improves their ability and that of their stakeholders to participate and be empowered
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    National housing corporation and urban housing condition before major renovations in 2011: lived experiences from Ubungo and Keko Dar es Salaam
    (University of Dar es Salaam, 2017) Ntiro, Mashingo Sam
    This study was specifically conducted following experiences on housing conditions as it was observed in the National Housing Corporation (NHC) housing units of Ubungo and Keko. The study was conducted before the former had undergone wider housing maintenance works in 2011. Conventionally, NHC was charged with provision of sound and habitable housing to urban low income earners. Using Louis Wirths theoretical conception on “Urbanism as a Way of Life,” the study explored the living experience on housing conditions since majority of her tenants in the period in question observed to have lived in deplorable housing conditions. Qualitative research approach through Focus Group Discussions, interviews, virtual impact and life history were used to explore lived experiences on NHC housing condition before Major renovations in 2011 at Ubungo and Keko from tenants’ points of view. Findings from this study revealed that there is a knowledge gap between policy statements in numerous national and international policies and conventions with the social reality related to human settlement specifically the NHC housing units of Ubungo and Keko. Admittedly, following resource constraints, the NHC management has, overtime, failed to undertake regular maintenance works, a pattern, which contributes to deplorable housing conditions. The study concludes that unless measures are taken on the way NHC manages her housings, there will be no need for its establishment or endeavors towards the accomplishment of the National Human Settlement Development Policy of 2002.