Poverty and Human Development Report (PHDR) 2009

PHDR is a key output of the Government of Tanzania’s poverty monitoring system. It provides consolidated analysis of progress towards national development goals as well as discussion on important socio-economic issues affecting the country.

PHDR 2009 is the fifth report in the series since 2002, and marks the end of the first phase of the National Strategy for Growth and Reduction of Poverty 2005-2010 (commonly known by its Swahili acronym, MKUKUTA). The report highlights the achievements and challenges of the first phase of MKUKUTA and looks ahead to inform the next phase of Tanzania’s development strategy.

The PHDR 2009 has five Brief series. The briefs provide summarized national analysis of trends in development in Tanzania.

Brief 1: The Status of Economic Growth and Poverty Reduction in Tanzania

Brief 2: Progress towards Improved Quality of Life and Social Well-being for Al Tanzanians

Brief 3: Progress towards Good Governance and Increased Accountability in Tanzania

Brief 4: An Analysis of Household Income and Expenditure in Tanzania

Brief 5: The Role of the State in a Developing Market Economy

Click here to view the full Poverty and Human Development Report 2009.

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