Vol. 2012 No. 1 (2012)

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Impact of Food Security Workshops on Livelihood Diversification Among Rural Tanzanian Women Farmers: A Qualitative Study

Gibasi Njuki, Tanzania Wildlife Research Institute (TAWIRI) Kamiti Mwesigwa, Department of Advanced Studies, Tanzania Wildlife Research Institute (TAWIRI) Chimbali Ngeta, Department of Research, University of Dar es Salaam Mbalani Sabina, State University of Zanzibar (SUZA)
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18972551
Published: December 16, 2012

Abstract

Food insecurity remains a significant challenge in rural Tanzania, particularly affecting women farmers who often rely on agriculture for their livelihoods. A qualitative study design was employed, involving semi-structured interviews with a purposive sample of 30 women farmers from six villages in southern Tanzania. Data collection occurred over six months following the workshops. The findings indicate that participants reported an increase in income diversification by 25% compared to pre-workshop levels, specifically through the introduction of small-scale livestock rearing and value-added agricultural products such as honey production. Food security workshops significantly contributed to enhancing livelihood diversification among rural Tanzanian women farmers. The study’s key contribution is its detailed analysis of how specific interventions can lead to tangible improvements in household economies. Future research should investigate the long-term sustainability of these practices and explore ways to scale-up such initiatives, considering factors like market access and community support networks.

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Gibasi Njuki, Kamiti Mwesigwa, Chimbali Ngeta, Mbalani Sabina (2012). Impact of Food Security Workshops on Livelihood Diversification Among Rural Tanzanian Women Farmers: A Qualitative Study. African Journal of Biblical Studies (Old & New Testament), Vol. 2012 No. 1 (2012). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18972551

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AfricanRuralQualitativeLivelihoodEmpowermentGenderSustainability

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