Assessing the Impact of TANRICE Project Interventions on Social Demographic Change among Rice Farmers in Zanzibar

Burhan Said Ahmed, Maryam Ali Hassan, Saumu Salum Ali, Ali Mohd Ali, Mahfoudh Moh'd Mahfoudh, Makame Mpango Ali, Kombo Ali Rashid, Khatib Juma Khatib

Abstract: SoA which was formally called KATI initiated rice farming trainings using TANRICE projects supported by JICA. The trainings were intended to help increase rice farmers? yield as well as social welfare. The purposes of this study are to evaluate the sociodemographic changes in gender and education among rice farmers in Zanzibar following the TANRICE project interventions. Using data collected from 120 farmers across six farming areas and applying nonparametric tests in SPSS, the study identifies significant shifts in gender distribution and education levels. Findings indicate that the project has led to an increase in female participation and a rise in secondary education among farmers. The study recommends further subject matter training to enhance farmers welfare and productivity.

Keywords: Gender, Education, Rice farming, TANRICE project, Sociodemographic change