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ELLIOTT PHILLEMONS NIBOYE

Associate Professor, Institute of Development Studies
Education:

Ph.D.(Austria), Grad Dip Env.Mngt & Dev (Australia), M.A. (Dar), B.Ed. Sc. (Dar)

Teaching:

Environment and Resource Use, Demography, Population Studies, Livelihoods and Poverty Dynamics, Research Methods and Development Perspectives

Research:

  • Study on International Land Deals in Tanzania and its impact on Rural Sector, commissioned by Organisation of Social Sciences Research in Africa,  OSSERIA (December, 2010-2012).
  • Study on Privatisation of Gold Mining Industry and Its Socio-economic effects on Artisanal and Small–scale Miners in Tanzania,  commissioned by Research on Poverty Alleviation, REPOA ( July, 2010).
  • Study on Impact of Transformation of Pastoralism and Enhancement  of Local Range Management Practises in Kagera Sub-Basin, commissioned by Lake Victoria Research Initiative  (2009- 2011). 
  • Study on mechanisms of strengthening community responses to increasing numbers of young people affected by HIV/AIDS, commissioned by UNESCO- NAIROBI (January, 2009).
  • With Hasa Mlawa (IDS) and Pantaleon Chuwa (COSTECH): A Assessment of the State of Biotechnology in Tanzania, a study commissioned by UNU-MERRIT, The Netherlands (July/August, 2008).
  •  Assistance for the Preparatory Phase of the Tanzania Science, Technology and Innovation System Reform Project Submitted and accepted  by UNESCO, Paris, 2007 Pp 1-36 Co-authored with Prof Hasa Mlawa (IDS)
  • Science, Technology and Innovation in Tanzania: A Guide to the Conduct of the International Review Submitted and accepted  by UNESCO, Paris, 2008  Pp 1-45 Co-authored with Prof Hasa Mlawa (IDS)
  •  Assistance for the Reform of the Tanzanian Science, Technology and Innovation System Submitted and accepted  by UNESCO, Paris, 2007 Pp 1-37 Co-authored with Prof Hasa Mlawa (IDS)
  • In collaboration with Prof Peter Kopoka: A Rapid Assessment of the Effectiveness of the Plastic Ban in Tanzania, Conducted for the National Environment Management Council (NEMC) (December, 2006).
  • With F. Chizimbi and S. Katende: A Baseline Assessment of Current Capacity and Needs for HIV/AIDS Response in the PORALG, Conducted for the UNDP in collaboration with TACAIDS (June/July, 2003).
  • In collaboration with Prof Hasa Mlawa and others, A study on Social Policy Framework for Africa: Tanzania Report, carried out for ILO Africa Office Addis Ababa (September, 2003).
  • In collaboration with Prof Hasa Mlawa and others, A Study on Emerging Issues in Science and Technology for Food Security and Sustainable Development in Africa, carried out for Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) Addis Ababa (July 2003).
  •  In collaboration with Prof Hasa Mlawa and others, Evaluation of HIV-AIDS and Child Labour in Tanzania.  Conducted for the International Labour Organisation, Dar es Salaam Office (July, 2002).
  •  In collaboration with Prof Hasa Mlawa and others, A Study on a Socio-Economic Security of Two Ex-Ujamaa Villages in Coast Region: Conducted for the International Labour Organisation, Geneva (December, 2001).
  •  In collaboration with Prof Hasa Mlawa and others, A Study on a Socio-Economic Security of In-migrants in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania: carried out for the International Labour Organisation, Geneva (December, 2001).
  •  With the IDS Research Team: An Evaluation of NGO/Trade Union Socio-economic Security: The Case of TUICO, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania: Carried out for the International Labour Organisation, Geneva (December, 2001).
  •  An Evaluation of the Public Sector Community Based Distribution (CBD) Program in Tanzania: A Study conducted for the Reproductive and Child Health Section (RCHS) of the Ministry of Health, December (2000).
  • A Feasibility Study and Environmental Impact Assessment of a Proposed Safari Tented Camp in Ruaha National Park in Southern Tourist Circuit, Tanzania: A study conducted for a developer, Coastal Travels Ltd. (1997).
  •  National Inventory of Natural Resources and Environmental Related Projects in Tanzania, presented to the National Environment Management Council, (NEMC) February (1997).
  •  A Member of a Task Force for the Socio-Economic Group in a National Bio-diversity Study (with Dr. Fanuel Sechambo: Institute of Resource Assessment, University of Dar es Salaam, and Mr. Yonazi: Principal Forest Economist, Ministry of Natural Resources, Tourism and Environment) responsible for Demographic and other related Cultural Issues. (United Nations Environment Program / NEMC) (1995/1996).
  • A countrywide inventory of the completed and on going applied research in Tanzania: A study conducted for Southern Africa Development Cooperation (SADC) Environment and Land Management Sector Coordination Unit, Maseru, Lesotho 1995).
  •  The Feasibility Study on the priority areas for expansion of Marie Stopes Clinics in Tanzania, A PSI/Marie Stopes Project (1996).
  •  A Demographic Survey on Knowledge, Acceptance and Practice of Family Planning and AIDS Awareness in Dar es Salaam Industries (Tanzania Occupational Health Services (TOHS) and World Population Council) (1993).
  • With Dr. Akim Mturi (Statistics Dept, University of Dar es Salaam): The Analysis of some Socio-Economic Parameters of the 1988 Tanzania Population Census (1992).
  •  A Social Impact Assessment on Environment Conservation in Morogoro Region: A study conducted for the Tanzania Environment Society (1992).
  •  With Cultural Survival (A Canadian NGO): The Community Agro-Forestry Project - The identification of indigenous tree species of economic importance in Tanzania Highlands: Morogoro, Iringa, Mbeya and Ruvuma Regions (1992).
  •  The Study of Some Socio-Economic Factors and their Interrelationship with Population Variables in Dodoma, Tanzania: In collaboration with Demographic Unit, University of Dar es Salaam (1991).
  •  A Baseline Survey to ascertain the High Prevalence Rates of Child Mortality in Bagamoyo District: In collaboration with Demographic Unit, University of Dar es Salaam (1991).
  • With Kabote, S. and Ringo, J.; A Report on International Land Deals in Tanzania and its Impact on Rural Sector, commissioned by Organisation of Social Sciences Research in Africa,  OSSERIA, submitted OSSERIA, Addis Ababa (December, 2012).
  • With Kisoza J, Wanda J. Tumaini Mungu, A Year one Report on Impact of Transformation of Pastoralism and Enhancement of Local Range Management Practices in Kagera Sub-Basin, submitted to VICRES, Kampala  (February, 2012).
  • With Kabote S; A Report on Privatisation of Gold Mining Industry and Its Socio-economic Effects on Artisanal and Small scale Miners in Tanzania: Experiences from Bulyanhulu Gold Fields, submitted to REPOA, Dar es Salaam (December, 2012).
  • A Report on the Mechanisms of Strengthening Community Responses to increasing numbers of Young People affected by HIV/AIDS, Submitted to UNESCO- NAIROBI (January 2009).
  • A Report on The Impacts of Changing Pastoral Strategies on Environmental Resources and Livelihoods in Lake Victoria Basin: The Case of Missungwi District, submitted to OSSERIA, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (2009).
  • A Report on the State of Biotechnology in Tanzania, done in collaboration with Prof
  • Hasa Mlawa (IDS) and Pantaleon Chuwa (COSTECH), submitted to UNU-MERRIT, The Netherlands (/August, 2008).
  • 36. A Technical Report on Science, Technology and Innovation in Tanzania: A Guide to the Conduct of the International Review, with Prof Mlawa, H. Submitted to UNESCO, Paris, 2008
  • A Technical Report on Assistance for the Preparatory Phase of the Tanzania Science, Technology and Innovation System Reform Project, with Prof Mlawa, H. Submitted to UNESCO, Paris, 2007.
  • A Technical Report  on Assistance for the Reform of the Tanzanian Science, Technology and Innovation System, with Prof Mlawa, H. 2007
  • A Report on the Effectiveness of the Plastic Ban in Tanzania, done in Collaboration with Peter Kopoka (IDS), submitted to the National Environment  Management Council (NEMC) (December, 2006).
  • A Report on Baseline Assessment of Current Capacity and Needs Assessment for HIV/AIDS response in the Presidents’ Office Regional Administration and Local Government (PORALG) Ministry, done in Collaboration with S. Chizimbi and S. Katende, submitted to UNDP and TACAIDS ( July, 2003).
  • A Report on Evaluation of HIV-AIDS and Child Labour in Tanzania: The Case of Arusha and Dar es Salaam in Tanzania, carried out together with IDS research team and KIWOHEDE, submitted to International Labour Organisation, Dar es Salaam Office (July, 2002).
  • A Report on a Socio-economic Security Study on Two Ex-Ujamaa Villages in Coast Region: carried out together with IDS research team, submitted to International Labour Organisation, Geneva (December, 2001).
  • A Report on Socio-economic Security of In-migrants in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania: carried out with IDS research team, submitted to International Labour Organisation, Geneva (December, 2001).
  • A Report on Evaluation of NGO/Trade Union Socio-economic Security: The Case of TUICO, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania: Submitted to International Labour Organisation, Geneva (December, 2001).
  • A Report on the Evaluation of the Public Sector Community based Distribution (CBD) programme in Tanzania: Presented to the Reproductive and Child Health Section (RCHS) of the Ministry of Health (December, 2000).
  • 'Environmental Stress, Resource Management and Demographic Change in Northern Tanzania' A doctoral dissertation presented to Johannes Kepler University Linz, Austria (December, 1999).
  • Towards the Formulation of a Human Development Report for Shinyanga Region in Tanzania: Shinyanga developmental literature, statistics and existing capacity of personnel trained in participatory assessment methodologies: A report presented to the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) (1996).
  • A Report on a Countrywide Inventory of the on-going and recently completed (within 5yrs) applied research in Tanzania, presented to SADC Environment and Land Management Sector Coordination Unit, Maseru, Lesotho (1995).
  • A Report on all Environment and Natural Resources related Projects in Dodoma, Singida and Ruvuma regions in Tanzania, presented to the National Environment Management Council (NEMC) (1992).
  • ‘Breast-feeding and Infant and Child Mortality: The Case of Selected Areas in Dodoma Region, Tanzania’ (Unpublished M.A. Dissertation) - University of Dar es Salaam (1992).
  • 'The Use and Non-use of Educational Media and Technology in Teaching Sciences in Tanzania’ an Independent Study Report presented to the Faculty of Education, University of Dar-es-Salaam (1987).
  • ‘Differentials in Infant and Child Mortality in Tanzania’ Seminar proceedings on Population Dynamics, Commission for Science and Technology (COSTECH) Dar es Salaam, (1992).

Projects:

  • Pathways to Enhancing Livelihood Sustainability among Mono-Cash Crop Smallholder Farmers in Tanzania-The Case of Mtwara, Kagera and Kilimanjaro Regions...(On going 2020)
  • NRM & LU Cluster Workshop, held at Methodist Guest House, located in the Lavington suburb, on Oloitoktok Road, off Gitanga Road, Nairobi. October, 2011.
  • Coordinator, Intensive Course on NGO Research Methodologies 2008: A workshop organised by the Institute of Development Studies of University of Dar es Salaam and Institute of Social Policy, University of Jvyäskylä, Finland, held at the CCE Conference Hall, Dar es Salaam (18th August to 23rd  August, 2008).
  • Graduate Supervisors’ Workshop 2008: A workshop organised by the Centre for Continuing Education (CCE) of the University of Dar es salaam, held at the CCE Conference Hall, Dar es Salaam (21st to 23rd August, 2007).
  • Lake Victoria Research Initiative (VicRes) Harmonization Workshop 2007: An International Workshop organised by VicRes held at Nile Resort Hotel, Jinja, Uganda (1st to 7th April 2007).
  • African Presidential Roundtable 2005: An International Conference organised by African Presidential Archives and Research Centre based in Boston University in the US, held at Witswatersrand University in Johannesburg, South Africa (Thursday, April 17th – Saturday, April 19th, 2005).
  • The Indigenous Knowledge Systems for Sustainable Development in SADC Countries: An international workshop organised by Institute of Development Studies, University of Dar es Salaam in collaboration with North West University in South Africa and National Research Foundation of South Africa, held in Dar es Salaam at Courtyard Hotel, (15th –18th March, 2004).
  • The Comparative Analysis of Participatory Development Experiences in Africa: An international workshop organised by the Institute of Development Studies and held at Whitesands Hotel, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, (12th and 13th December, 2003).
  • African Technical Consultation on Economic Security and Decent Work- an IDS/ILO organised workshop held at Golden Tulip Hotel, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (26th – 27th May, 2003).
  • Household Economy Approach (HEA) Foundation Training Course Workshop, Livingstone Hotel, Bagamoyo, Tanzania (11th – 22nd March, 2002).
  • "Existenzgründung im Außenhandel" - a workshop on economic reintegration, organized by AFRO-ASIATISCHES INSTITÜT, Winer-Philharmoniker-Gasse 2, A-5020 Salzburg, Austria (April, 1999).
  • ”Entwicklungspolitische Woche“ - a developmental politics seminar series, organized by Interdisziplinäres Forschungsinstitut für Entwickluszusammenarbeit, Johannes Kepler Universistät, Linz, Austria (1998).
  • Training Workshop for Computer Programs - A refresher Course: DBASE4, SPSSPC, LOTUS 123, WORD FOR WINDOWS and Word Perfect. (May, 1997).  
  • Training Workshop for Country Bio-Diversity Study, organized by UNEP/NEMC, Kunduchi Hotel, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (1995).
  • Information Systems Workshop held at the Canberra Institute of Information, Canberra University, Australia (1994).
  • Environment Awareness Workshop held at the National Centre for Development Studies, Australia National University in collaboration with Green Movement Australia, (1994).
  • Annual Seminar on “Population, Environment and Development” Organised by the Demographic Training Unit, University of Dar es Salaam and United Nation Population Fund, held at Council Chamber, University of Dar es Salaam,  (1993).

Publications:

  • Joseph Kahimba & Elliott P. Niboye (2021), 'From raising alarms to sound practices: the Impacts of water sector reforms on communities in Tanzania' African Geographical Review, Routledge, Taylor and Francis Group, DOI:10.1080/19376812.2021.1892497
  • With Joseph Kahimba, ‘From raising alarms to sound practices: the impacts of water sector reforms on communities in Tanzania’ African Geographical Review , 2021, DOI: 10.1080/19376812.202189249, https://doi.org/10.1080/19376812.2021892497
  • 'Globalisation: A Precursor to Social Chaos or a Panacea to Social Inequalities?‘ Journal of Development Studies, a joint publication of Institutes of Development Studies of UDSM, SUA, and MUCHS, Tanzania, Vol. 4 No. 2  (September, 2003).
  • ‘Livelihood Security and Adaptations in Stressed Rural Environments – The Dynamics of Change in Arumeru District, Journal of Development Studies, Vol. 4 No.1 (March, 2003).
  • With Hasa Mlawa and others, ‘A Study of the Socio-Economic Security of the Dar es Salaam In-Migrants’, ILO Publications (Geneva, 2003).
  • ‘The Dynamics of Socio-Economic Security of Urban Migrants in Dar es Salaam: An Empirical Study of Manzese and Vingunguti Wards’ Journal of Development Studies, Vol. 5 No. 3 (December, 2004).
  • ‘A Book Review: Multiparty Elections and Corruption in Tanzania, with Special Reference to 2000 Elections’, Journal of Development Studies, Vol. 4 No. 1 (March, 2004).             
  • ‘Accounting for Environmental Integrity: A Way of Achieving Sustainability’, Journal of Development Studies, Vol. 5 No. 2 (2004).
  • ‘Effects of Market Imperfection on the Environment’, Journal of Development Studies, Vol. 5 No. 1 (March, 2004).
  • Globalisation and Its Challenges to Social Management: Ethical Reflections on Social Order and Chaos’ in UONGOZI: Journal of Management Development, Vol. 18 issue No.1 of June, 2006.  Mzumbe University. Tanzania.
  • ‘‘The Effects of Breastfeeding and Its co-variates on Infant and Child Mortality: Some Evidence from Dodoma Region’. Journal of Development Studies, Vol. 7 No.1 of March, 2007.
  • With Kashaga, F. ‘The Challenges of Globalisation in Africa: Reflections of Young African Intellectual’ Journal of Africa Studies, (AFRIKA tanulmányok) Vol.1 No.1 of May, 2007. University of Pecs. Budapest, Hungary.
  • ‘Challenges to Peaceful Political Integration in Eastern Africa: The Case of Small Arms Proliferation in the Tanzania’ Orient Journal of Law and Social Sciences, Vol II, Issues 9, August 2008.  Andhra Pradesh, INDIA
  •  With Kahimba J, ‘Grassroot Participation in Water Governance in Tanzania: the Case of Water User Associations (WUAs) in Kimani sub-Catchment of the Usangu Plains’ Journal of Development Studies, Vol. 8. No. 2, September 2008
  •  Civic Participation in Democratisation Process in Tanzania’ Journal of Development Studies, Vol.12 No.2 of 2013.
  • 14. The Impacts of Changing Pastoral Strategies on Environmental Resources and Livelihoods in Lake Victoria Basin. A Published Report, Five chapters, OSSERIA Publications, 2010. ISBN: 978-99944-55-44-7
  • ‘Vegetation Cover Changes in Ngorongoro Conservation Area from 1975 to 2000: The Importance of Remote Sensing Images’ Open Geography Journal, Vol 3, 2010, Pp 15-27, Bentham Publications. ISSN: 1874-9232
  •  With Kabote, S;  “Gender Equity in Primary  Education in Artisanal Mining Communities: Lessons from Kahama District in Rural Tanzania’ Loyola Journal of Social Sciences, Vol XXV, No.1. Jan – Jun 2011.
  • . ‘An Analysis of Livelihood Diversifications in Artisanal Mining Communities: Trends before and after Privation of Bulyanhulu Gold fields in Kahama District, Tanzania’ Orient Journal of Law and Social Sciences Vol. V, Issue 11, October 2011.
  •  ‘Provision of Life Skills Education to Orphans for Poverty Eradication: Lessons from Orphanage Centres in Temeke District, Dar es Salaam City, Tanzania’ A Chapter in a book titled "Development of Education: Emerging Dimensions in 21st Century” edited by D.Pulla Rao,  Manglam Publications, New Delhi, India, 2013, ISBN : 978-93-81142-86-8
  • ‘With Samwel Kabote, ‘Issues in Pastoral Production System in the Past Fifty Years of Tanzania’s Independence’ A Chapter in a book titled ‘Agriculture in Fifty years of Tanzania’ edited by Urassa Kallisti, LAP Lambert Academic Publishing, Saarbrücken, Germany, 2012. ISBN: 978-3-659-21059-4
  •  ‘Climate Change and Variability Implication on Livelihood Diversification in Rural Communities of North Eastern Tanzania’ Orient Journal of Law and Social Sciences Vol. VI, Issue 7, October 2012.
  • With Kabote, J; ‘Agricultural Transformation and population Nexus: Lessons for Sub-Saharan Africa’ Special UTAFITI Journal, College of Arts and Social Sciences, University of Dar es Salaam. Nos.1and 2, pp111-131, March 2013.
  •  With L.J.  Kisoza,  F. Wanda,  M. Lwakaikala, and J. Nduwamungu, ’Impact of Policy and Legal Reforms on Pastoral System in Lower Kagera Basin, North Western Tanzania’, A paper presented at Land Use and Natural Resources Management Cluster Workshop,   Nairobi, Kenya, October, 2011. VICRES Workshop proceeding, 2012.
  •  With F. Wanda, G. Magezi, L.J. Kisoza, S. Rwakaikala and J. Nduwamungu , ‘Impact of Grazing Pressure on Surface water quality in the pastoral areas of Kagera Sub-Basin, a paper presented at Land Use and Natural Resource Management Cluster Workshop, Nairobi, Kenya, October, 2011. VICRES Workshop proceeding, 2011.  
  •   With Kabote, S, “Trends in HIV/AIDS Voluntary Testing in Tanzania: A  Case of Njombe Urban, Njombe Region’, Research on Humanities and Social Sciences Journal, Vol.2 No. 11, 2012 ISSN: 2222 2862 (Online version), ISSN 2222 1719 (Paper Version)
  • “Effectiveness of Non- governmental Organizations in the Rehabilitation of Street Children – Experiences from Selected NGOs in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.”  Journal of Education and Practice,  Vol 4 .No.1, 2013, ISSN 2222- 288X (Online version) ISSN 2222-1735 ((Paper Version).
  •    ‘Demystifying Misconceptions and Stereotypes in Pastoral Production Systems in Sub Saharan Africa’ Orient Journal of Law and Social Sciences Vol. IX, Issue 1, December, 2014
  • With Kabote S and Nombo C, ‘Performance in Mathematics and Science Subjects: A Gender Perspective for Selected Primary Schools in Rural and Urban Tanzania’ International Journal of Gender and Women’s Studies, Vol. 2 No. 3, September, 2014, DOI: 10,15640//tjgws.v2n3a6
  •  The Fallacy of International Land Deals in Transforming the Rural Sector Lessons from Tanzania, Tanzania Journal of Development Studies, Vol.15, No. 1 and 2. 2017, ISSN 08556 9922, eISSN 2591 6831
  • “Back to School after Delivery, the Plight of Teenage Mothers in Zanzibar: Experiences from Mjini Magharibi’s Urban and West Districts in Unguja". International Journal of Humanities Social Sciences and Education (IJHSSE), Vol. 5, No. 3, 2018, pp. 54-67 Doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.20431/2349-0381.0503006.
  • “Fishers’ Livelihoods Dynamics in the Wake of Declining Fisheries in Lake Victoria, Tanzania: Lessons from Bwiro, Mazinga and Lukuba Islands”. Tanzania Journal of Development Studies, Vol. 16 No. 2, 2018.  Pp. 1-33, ISSN 0856 9922 (Print), eISS31 (Online).
  • A Book Review: Dambisa  F. Moyo’s Winner Take All – China’s Race for Resources and What It Means for Us. Allen Lane, Penguin Books Paperback, 2012, ISBN 978-7-646-14503-2, Pp.257. Tanzania Journal of Development Studies, Vol. 17 No. 1 of 2019. Pp. 127-131. ISSN 0856 9922 (Print), eISSN31 (Online).
  • “International Labour Out-Migration in Mzimba District, Malawi: Why Persistent? ”  Tanzania Journal of Population Studies and Development Vol. 26 No. 1 of 2019. Pp 20-37.
  • With Peter Samwel Semiono, ‘Perceptions of Smallholder Farmers on Land use Conflicts in Rufiji District, Tanzania’, International Journal of Science Arts and Commerce, ISSN: 0249-5368, Vol. 4 No 9, September-2019
  • With Peter Samwel Semiono, ‘Assessment of Intervention Strategies for Addressing Agricultural Production Shocks in Tanzania: The Case of Rufiji, Mbarali and Sumbawanga Districts’.  Journal of Sustainable Development; Vol. 12, No. 6; 2019, ISSN 1913-9063 E-ISSN 1913-9071, Published by Canadian Center of Science and Education
  • With Peter Samwel Seminono ‘Analysis of the Patterns of Smallholder Farmers’ Responses to Production Shocks in Tanzania: The Case of Rufiji, Mbarali and Sumbawanga Districts’. American International Journal of Social Science, Vol 8, No.4 Dec 2019. Doi 10.30845/aijss.v8n4pl.
  • With Ngwaru Farai, “Linking Local Community and National Disaster Risk Reduction Strategies for Effective Disaster Mitigation: Lessons from Zimbabwe”. Research on Humanities and Social Science  Vol. 10, No. 2, 2020 ISSN 2224-5766 (Paper) ISSN 2225-0484 (Online) DOI: 10.7176/RHSS/10-2-09.
  • With Joseph Kahimba, “Water-use Permits and Water Accessibility for Livestock in Tanzania” Tanzania Journal of Development Studies, Vol. 17, No. 2 2019. Pp 45-56. ISSN 0856 9922 (Print), eISSN31 (Online).