Economic and social development questions | form three Civics

Examine six weaknesses of the social security schemes in Tanzania.

Read the following passage and then answer the questions that follow.
The government in 1983 allowed private operators, now famously known as Daladala , to provide
public transportation services for the city population. While U safiri Dar es Salaam (UDA) fleet size
has dwindled and now comprises conventional and minibuses, the number of registered Daladala has
dramatically increased to 4500 operational in 1997.
Daladala operate in almost all municipalities throughout the country. The fleet is very diverse in both
type and capacity but the majority have a passenger capacity ranging from 1636.
In most routes the
36 passenger capacity buses dominates. The majority of Daladala vehicles are imported as
reconditioned vehicles or bought second hand from Japan and the Middle East. The routes operated
range from less than 3 kilometres to long routes of approximately 30 kilometres, the latter being
periurban
routes. Services are not scheduled and vehicles only leave a rank when they are full.
Daladala drivers usually start work at approximately 04300500
and finish at 23002400.
Most
Daladala vehicles have been operated for less than 8 years in Dar es Salaam region. However, the
average age of Daladala vehicles may be up to or more than 10 years.
Driver’s remuneration is generally not fixed but is commission based. Some operators stipulate
revenue targets to be achieved by their drivers. Both methods of remunerating the Daladala drivers
encourage speeding, overtaking, poor parking and frequent vehicle stoppage to pick or drop
passengers on their way to anticipated destinations. Most of the drivers employed in the Daladala
business are very young. There are no laid down procedures for driver’s recruitment. For instance, a
driver discharged by one operator can be reengaged by another operator in a matter of hours without
even ascertaining the reasons for dismissal. Consequently, driver turnover is very high. There are no
driver training programmes for the majority of drivers.
Questions
(a) State two weaknesses of the recruitment system of Daladala drivers.
(b) Mention two wage systems of Daladala drivers presented in the passage.
(c) What is your comment on the roadworthiness of Daladala vehicles?
(d) Why is the wage system of Daladala drivers are a threat to Public transport safety?
(e) Suggest two measures to improve Public transport safety in urban areas.

One of the objectives of the New International Economic Order (NIEO) is to
A provide longterm development plan
B bring industrial cooperation between the North and the South
C form regional and interregional economic groupings
D adjust the imbalances in the distribution of resources to the rich and the poor nations
E facilitate aid flow from the North to the South.

Suppose you are the Community Development Officer; explain to the community the different measures that the government is taking to minimize maternal death in Tanzania.

In five points, analyse the benefits of having effective government for economic development.

Your village government is experiencing difficulties in making proper decisions concerning various developmental issues in the village. How would you help the village government to improve decision making process? (Give five points).