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Natural Resource Governance and the Cycle of Poverty in Fishing Communities Along the Coast of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania


D Mwamfupe

Abstract

Drawing on research from two coastal villages south of Dar es Salaam city in Tanzania, this paper sets out to examine the state of natural resources governance and how it has contributed to the persistence of poverty among fishing communities. It is argued that despite the natural resources endowment of the coastal fishing villages, a majority of the fishers are locked in a cycle of poverty largely due to poor governance. The findings show that limited livelihood options in the areas has contributed to persistent poverty and degradation of coastal resources. In conclusion, the paper takes the view that since the cycle of poverty among fishermen is multidimensional, a holistic approach is required to address the problem. In particular, it is argued that any attempts to break the cycle of poverty and reverse the trend in environmental degradation must first seek to improve the management of natural resources.

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eISSN: 2591-6831
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