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What does it take to protect the most vulnerable and build resilience in rapidly changing societies? In Social Protection in Developing Countries: The Case of Tanzania, renowned sociologist and development practitioner Mathias Mkude provides a comprehensive and timely examination of Tanzania's evolving social protection landscape. Spanning precolonial kinship systems, socialist policies, and digital-era innovations, this groundbreaking book analyzes how Tanzania has navigated the complexities of poverty reduction, gender equity, child welfare, and rural transformation. Mkude expertly weaves together policy analysis, real-world case studies, and lived experience to reveal the multidimensional nature of welfare in an African context. Key highlights include: The historical evolution of social protection frameworks in Tanzania In-depth discussion of social insurance, assistance, and labor market policies The intersection of gender, youth, disability, and the informal sector challenges Insights into digital delivery, behavioral economics, and psychosocial support Evidence-based policy recommendations for building resilient, equitable societies Social Protection in Developing Countries is essential reading for policymakers, researchers, development professionals, and anyone passionate about social justice and sustainable development in Africa and beyond. Grounded in both scholarly rigor and practical insights, this book illuminates the pathways to more inclusive, just, and psychologically healthy societies.

About the Author :
Mathias MkudeMathias Mkude is a dynamic sociologist and development practitioner with over a decade of experience in social protection, gender equity, child welfare, community development, and rural transformation. He has played an instrumental role in policy design, including national education frameworks and gender-responsive youth initiatives across public and nonprofit sectors. He has led and contributed to research on human rights, maternal health, child and women's rights, health insurance, and development in pastoralist communities. His work has been supported by agencies such as PEPFAR, UNICEF, UNDP, UN Women, DFID, the Oak Foundation, and Children in Crossfire, reflecting his capacity to integrate academic rigor with practical policy impact. Currently pursuing a PhD in Public Policy at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, Mathias focuses on the application of voluntary policy instruments. He holds a Master's in International Social Welfare & Health Policy from Oslo University and an MSc in Social Protection Policy & Development from the Institute of Finance Management (IFM), along with a BA in Sociology from the University of Dar es Salaam. As a lecturer in Gender Studies at the Tengeru Institute of Community Development, Mathias mentors aspiring sociologists and social workers while publishing research on gender, social security, and youth development. His scholarly and field-based work is dedicated to advancing equity, social justice, and sustainable transformation across Tanzania and the broader region.


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9798231029846
  • Publisher: Mkudejr
  • Publisher Imprint: Mkudejr
  • Height: 229 mm
  • No of Pages: 270
  • Returnable: N
  • Returnable: N
  • Sub Title: The Case of Tanzania
  • Width: 152 mm
  • ISBN-10: 8231029842
  • Publisher Date: 26 Jun 2025
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: N
  • Returnable: N
  • Spine Width: 15 mm
  • Weight: 417 gr


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