Yarumba Mariam2026-01-212026-01-212013https://www.suaire.sua.ac.tz/handle/20.500.14820/7242DissertationThis study presents findings on contribution of Solid Waste Management Enterprises (SWMEs) towards women’s income at household’s level in Morogoro Municipality. The overall objective of the study was to assess contribution of SWMEs towards women’s income at household level. The specific objectives were; firstly to identify SWMEs undertaken by women in the study area; secondly to asses contribution of SWMEs towards women’s income, thirdly to determine contribution of women’s income at household expenditure on food, clothes and shelter. Fourthly to identify challenges that women are facing by involving to the SWMEs in Morogoro Municipality. Cross sectional research design was adopted. Structured questionnaires with open and close ended questions were used to collect primary information from a sample size of ninety (90) respondents. The research involved women from CBOs, NGOs and PPP SWMEs cleanliness groups. Data analysis was done using Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) computer program. Descriptive Statistics i.e. means, frequencies and percentage were computed. The study findings show that SWMEs contributed about Tsh 50 000 - 100 000 per month to women’s household expenditure. Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) using F-test was used to find significance differences of women’s income expenditure pattern among three SWMEs at 5% levels. House hold expenditure pattern was statistically significant different in food but not statistically significant different in shelter and clothes within SWMEs at 5% levels. Access to credit and training were among major challenges for development of economic activities undertaken by women in the study area. Development agencies were recommended to recognize Income Generating Activities (IGAs) undertaken by women in rural and urban areas hence, to formulate policy that provides priorities for women to enhance accessing economic resources.enSolid wasteManagement enterprisesWomen’s incomeHouseholdIncomeThesis