Impact assessment of urbanization on the environment:a case study of Morogoro municipality, Tanzania;
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2007-11
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Kampala International University, School of Engineering and Applied Science
Abstract
This study was conducted in 2004 in four wards, Saba Saba, Mji Mpya,Mji Mkuu and
Sultan area within Morogoro municipality. During the study thirty seven people were
interviewed from the four wards. The aim ofthe study was to assess the impact of
urbanisation on the environment in Morogo~o mun~cipality. Data were collected through
questionnaires, focused group discussion and field observations in which both open and
closed ended questionnaires were used during the study.
Increase in number of people in Morogoro municipality ~as observed to have negative
effects in environment within the municipal especially in regard to waste management,
water supply, water pollution, energy use and urban planning.
For instance the study showed that about 48.6% ofthe responoents interviewed depend
on charcoal as the main source of energy whereas 32,4% use fire wood and 18.9% use
electricity.This implies that there is much exploitation of forest resources to supply the
said energy sources to the municipal residents.
The study concluded that for effective environmental management in Morogoro
municipality, more emphasis should be put on community participation as its mostly
suffer. Also the government should focus more on the economy ofthe rural to enable
rural population to have more access in their economic endeavors. This will reduce the
rate ofrural-urban migration and enhance sustainable rural development
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a dissertation submitted to the environment department in partial fulfillment for the award of a degree in bachelor of science in environmental management of Kampala international university.
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Impact assessment, environment