African Midwifery Studies

Advancing Scholarship Across the Continent

Vol. 2007 No. 1 (2007)

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Historical Foundations Shaping Contemporary Governance Challenges in Tanzania

Gombe Mwase, Department of Research, University of Dar es Salaam Nyasera Simiyu, Department of Interdisciplinary Studies, University of Dar es Salaam Kamwangama Muthaura, University of Dar es Salaam Hailstone Kashuku, Mkwawa University College of Education
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18843819
Published: August 17, 2007

Abstract

Historical governance structures in Tanzania have significantly influenced contemporary societal dynamics. An ethnographic approach will be employed to understand the interplay between historical and contemporary contexts within Tanzanian society. Key themes emerged from interviews include traditional leadership dynamics persisting into modern political structures, with a notable proportion of 40% of respondents citing these as enduring issues. Historical legacies deeply impact current governance challenges in Tanzania, necessitating nuanced approaches to address contemporary issues effectively. Policy-makers should consider historical contexts when designing interventions aimed at enhancing governance effectiveness and inclusivity.

How to Cite

Gombe Mwase, Nyasera Simiyu, Kamwangama Muthaura, Hailstone Kashuku (2007). Historical Foundations Shaping Contemporary Governance Challenges in Tanzania. African Midwifery Studies, Vol. 2007 No. 1 (2007). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18843819

Keywords

African geographycolonialismpatriarchyethnicitydecentralizationoral traditionsethnography

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