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Assessing the Impact of TANRICE Project Interventions on Social Demographic Change among Rice Farmers in Zanzibar

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: SoA which was formally called KATI initiated rice farming trainings using TANRICE projects supported by JICA. The trainings were intended to help increase rice farmers? yield as well as social welfare. The purposes of this study are to evaluate the sociodemographic changes in gender and education among rice farmers in Zanzibar following the TANRICE project interventions. Using data collected from 120 farmers across six farming areas and applying nonparametric tests in SPSS, the study identifies significant shifts in gender distribution and education levels. Findings indicate that the project has led to an increase in female participation and a rise in secondary education among farmers. The study recommends further subject matter training to enhance farmers welfare and productivity.

Source: International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR)

DOI: 10.21275/sr241021163118

Authors: Burhan Said Ahmed, Maryam Ali Hassan, Saumu Salum Ali, Ali Mohd Ali, Mahfoudh Mohd Mahfoudh, Makame Mpango Ali, Kombo Ali Rashid, Khatib Juma Khatib

Institution: State University of Zanzibar

Language: English

Topic: Agricultural Development and Management

Subfield: General Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

SDGs: Zero hunger, No poverty, Reduced inequalities, Gender equality, Decent work and economic growth

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W6926225018

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