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The Role of Youth Volunteerism in the Achievement of Local Development Initiatives in Iringa region, Tanzania
Tanzania Journal of Development Studies
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The Role of Youth Volunteerism in the Achievement of Local Development Initiatives in Iringa region, Tanzania
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Manyerere, David J; DEVELOPMENT STUDIES - Mkwawa
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The concept of volunteerism is increasingly becoming a popular phenomenon in thecontemporary world as it unveils how community members at local, national, orinternational levels support their respective societies, nations, and the world at largeto achieve various development targets. The role of the youth—being an active andenergetic cohort—in accelerating local development projects through volunteerismcannot be overemphasized. This paper explores the contribution of the youth cohortin Iringa region, Tanzania, in supporting various local development initiatives thathave significant positive impact to their respective societies in the achievement ofdevelopment initiatives in various projects. Primary data were collected throughfocused group discussions and key informant interviews techniques. The data wereanalysed using qualitative approach through the NVivo software. Findingsdemonstrate a clear and direct relationship between active youth participation involunteerism activities and effective accomplishment of local development projects.Religious, school and community institutions were found to play a significant role tonurture the spirit of youth volunteerism. Notwithstanding challenges, youthvolunteerism significantly facilitated the constructions of public infrastructures likehospitals, classrooms, and roads; as well as supporting the provision of variousemergency services in their respective areas.
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UNIVERSITY OF DAR ES SALAAM
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2019-09-11
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info:eu-repo/semantics/article
info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion Peer-reviewed Article |
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application/pdf
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https://journals.udsm.ac.tz/index.php/tjds/article/view/2954
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Tanzania Journal of Development Studies; Vol 17, No 1 (2019): Tanzania Journal of Development Studies; 82-101
25916831 08569922 |
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eng
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https://journals.udsm.ac.tz/index.php/tjds/article/view/2954/2959
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Copyright (c) 2019 Tanzania Journal of Development Studies
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0 |
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