Tanzania, National LEDC Case Study

Question 1

What is the capital city of Tanzania?

Answer 1

Dodoma

Question 2

What type of economy does Tanzania primarily have?

Answer 2

Agricultural economy

Question 3

What percentage of Tanzania’s exports are agricultural products?

Answer 3

85%

Question 4

What is a major source of income for Tanzania’s economy?

Answer 4

Tourism associated with wildlife

Question 5

What percentage of land in Tanzania is protected for conservation?

Answer 5

Almost 40%

Question 6

Name one of the major national parks in Tanzania.

Answer 6

Serengeti National Park

Question 7

What is Tanzania’s GNI per capita?

Answer 7

$1,220

Question 8

What is the life expectancy in Tanzania?

Answer 8

52 years

Question 9

What is the infant mortality rate per 1,000 in Tanzania?

Answer 9

28.2

Question 10

True or False: Tanzania has experienced significant political instability.

Answer 10

False

Question 11

What has enabled Tanzania to attract outside investment?

Answer 11

Lack of political instability and ethnic issues

Question 12

Which countries have made large investment projects in Tanzania?

Answer 12

UK, USA, and China

Question 13

How much did Chinese firms invest in Tanzania in 2014?

Answer 13

$4 billion

Question 14

What are two major port developments financed by China in Tanzania?

Answer 14

• Dares Salaam
• Bagamoyo

Question 15

What is the purpose of the Chinese investment in Dares Salaam?

Answer 15

To increase port capacity and enhance trade

Question 16

What is agribusiness?

Answer 16

The industrialisation of agriculture

Question 17

Fill in the blank: The provision of adequate food supply is a pressing issue for countries such as _______.

Answer 17

Tanzania

Question 18

What was launched at a meeting of World Leaders in 2008 regarding agriculture?

Answer 18

A project to restructure agriculture in poor countries

Question 19

What are some concerns raised about the developments in Tanzania?

Answer 19

Long-term impacts and unfair distribution of benefits

Question 20

What type of support was provided to Agrica for its operations in Tanzania?

Answer 20

Financial and technical support

Provided by international donations such as US Aid, the Bill Gates Foundation, and large companies.

Question 21

How many hectares of farmland did Agrica control in Tanzania?

Answer 21

6,000 hectares

Agrica began operations in Tanzania, transforming farming into an industrial concern.

Question 22

What were some of the improvements made by Agrica in the local area?

Answer 22

Housing centres, school rooms, improved roads

Agrica employed local people and contracted farmers for rice production.

Question 23

What was the initial reception of Agrica’s scheme in Tanzania?

Answer 23

Widely welcomed

It was seen as a flagship for agricultural improvements for LEDCs.

Question 24

What negative impacts were documented by Greenpeace Africa about Agrica’s operations?

Answer 24

Loss of control of farming, inadequate compensation, high seed and chemical costs

Issues also included price paid to local farmers and environmental damage.

Question 25

What form of aid did Tanzania primarily receive after independence?

Answer 25

Bilateral and multilateral aid ## Footnote Primarily from European countries, the USA, and international organizations like the World Bank.

Question 26

What was the aim of the rural development programme funded by aid from 1962-1985?

Answer 26

Based on a cooperative system ## Footnote Similar to practices in the former Soviet Union and China.

Question 27

What economic challenges did Tanzania face by the late 1980s?

Answer 27

Stagnation and reliance on loans ## Footnote High interest rates and rising oil prices contributed to a debt trap.

Question 28

What is the UN's prediction for Tanzania's economic status by 2025?

Answer 28

Move from a low-income country to a middle-income country ## Footnote Significant progress has been made since 2000.

Question 29

What are the three ways aid has influenced Tanzania's development?

Answer 29

* Debt relief schemes * Economic and structural reforms * Millennium Development Goals programme

Question 30

What was the purpose of the Tanzania Social Action Fund (TASAF)?

Answer 30

To focus aid on the poorest sections of the population ## Footnote Incorporated into national strategies for poverty reduction.

Question 31

What significant educational improvement occurred in Tanzania since 2001?

Answer 31

Free primary education for all ## Footnote 90% of children were enrolled in school by 2013.

Question 32

What was the infant mortality rate in Tanzania in 2015?

Answer 32

35 per thousand ## Footnote Down from 115 per thousand in 1990, due to improved healthcare and immunization.

Question 33

How many kilometers of paved roads were built across Tanzania?

Answer 33

2,500 km ## Footnote This was part of the development projects funded by aid.

Question 34

What percentage of urban and rural dwellers in Tanzania have access to clean water?

Answer 34

* 86% of urban dwellers * 57% of rural dwellers

Question 35

What was the increase in tourism earnings in Tanzania from 2004 to 2013?

Answer 35

$1.75 billion to $4.5 billion ## Footnote The number of tourists increased from 590,000 to over 1 million.

Question 36

Fill in the blank: The _______ programme was launched in 2013 to boost development in various sectors.

Answer 36

Big Results Now (BRN)

Question 37

What role has globalisation played in Tanzania's economic improvements?

Answer 37

Enabled Tanzania to exploit its natural resources and provided technical expertise and infrastructure ## Footnote Globalisation has facilitated trade development in Tanzania.

Question 38

What have financial aid packages contributed to in Tanzania?

Answer 38

One of the most important developments in poor countries, including debt relief schemes ## Footnote Financial aid has been crucial for economic and social improvements.

Question 39

How has the MDG programme impacted social development in Tanzania?

Answer 39

Improvements in child health and education ## Footnote The MDG programme has enhanced aid management.

Question 40

What national development plans has Tanzania incorporated the MDG principles into?

Answer 40

BRN programme and TASAF ## Footnote These plans aim to support national development aligned with MDG goals.

Question 41

What is Tanzania's rank in terms of GNI per capita?

Answer 41

187 out of 213 ## Footnote Despite improvements, Tanzania remains one of the poorer countries.

Question 42

What scheme has improved agricultural production in Tanzania?

Answer 42

Rice Intensification Scheme ## Footnote This scheme has led to better agricultural outputs.

Question 43

What concerns are raised regarding multinational companies like Agrica?

Answer 43

Impact on local farmers and long-term environmental impacts ## Footnote Critics argue that these companies may harm local agricultural practices.

Question 44

What were the outcomes of the 2015 UN review of the MDG programme in Tanzania?

Answer 44

Considerable progress made, but targets for poverty eradication and maternal health care not achieved ## Footnote The review highlighted ongoing challenges in social development.

Question 45

What are some factors contributing to poor maternal health care in Tanzania?

Answer 45

* Malnutrition * Lack of transport facilities to health clinics * Lack of trained medical personnel * Complications associated with HIV/AIDS ## Footnote These factors significantly hinder maternal health services.

Question 46

True or False: Tanzania has fully achieved all MDG targets related to poverty eradication.

Answer 46

False ## Footnote Targets for poverty eradication remain unmet despite progress.

Question 47

Fill in the blank: The principles of the MDG programme have been incorporated into Tanzania's national development plans, such as the _______.

Answer 47

BRN programme ## Footnote The BRN programme is one of the key initiatives reflecting MDG principles.