The politics of land in Tanzania

摘要:  This is a study of the politics public policy. It provides analysis land policy and making Tanzanian state. Rather than deducing state's agenda from its actions policies it produces, this thesis seeks to examine interactions between significant factions personae political administrative elites. approach goes beyond identifying divisions within state Party leadership, technocrats Government, Presidency. The demonstrates how ways in which conflicts are resolved, or deferred, compromises reached can lead outcomes do not necessarily constitute sum identifiable interests. In particular, 'hidden level government' uncovered consists technocratic elite has, large extent, managed depoliticise otherwise sensitive controversial decisions thus impose their stamp on outcomes. rural reveals continuities issues. Since colonial period, objective Tanzania's has been transform countryside presumed inefficiencies 'traditional' modes use fit needs 'modern' monetised economy. modernising have provided rationale for an authoritarian tenure implemented by centralised administration. thesis' historical associated with period ujamaa villagisation, case studies 1983 Agricultural Policy 1995 National Land Policy, show that discourse centralising practices remained at centre agenda, despite dramatic changes economic strategies institutions, controversies over future direction policies. resulting regime relies discretionary decision politicians officials fails provide workable procedures checks controls against malpractice. study's detailed examination formulation small senior civil servants were able hijack process side-step pressure reform. They ignored, appropriated selectively, evidence recommendations produced comprehensive reviews, including 1992 Presidential Commission Inquiry, maintain while failing address evident shortcomings existing regime.