Vol. 2010 No. 1 (2010)

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Urban Food Security Interventions for Insecure Families in Dar es Salaam: A Mixed Methods Study,

Karibu Malifa, Department of Interdisciplinary Studies, Tanzania Commission for Science and Technology (COSTECH) Kamili Mbuliza, Ardhi University, Dar es Salaam Safiye Chituvi, Department of Interdisciplinary Studies, Ardhi University, Dar es Salaam Nafisa Kinyanjui, National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR)
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18916926
Published: February 16, 2010

Abstract

Urban food insecurity is a critical issue in Dar es Salaam City, Tanzania, affecting millions of families. A mixed-methods approach combining quantitative surveys with qualitative interviews was employed to assess the efficacy of interventions targeting food insecurity in Dar es Salaam City. Quantitative data showed a 30% reduction in reported hunger levels among families who received targeted food assistance, while qualitative insights highlighted community engagement as key for intervention success. The study concludes that tailored urban food security interventions can significantly improve the well-being of food-insecure families when effectively implemented and supported by active community involvement. Policy recommendations include scaling up successful interventions, enhancing community participation in delivery mechanisms, and integrating digital platforms for outreach and monitoring.

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Karibu Malifa, Kamili Mbuliza, Safiye Chituvi, Nafisa Kinyanjui (2010). Urban Food Security Interventions for Insecure Families in Dar es Salaam: A Mixed Methods Study,. African Bureaucracy Studies (Public Admin/Political, Vol. 2010 No. 1 (2010). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18916926

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Sub-SaharanAfricanSocioeconomicQualitativeEthnographicCaseStudyGeographical

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