GEOGRAPHY AND HISTORY

  Rufiji basin development is found in Tanzania, the government of Tanzania organized the development to support economic activities of the people. Benefits of Rufiji Basin development: It has promoted the market for the Hydro Electric Power (HEP) from Kidatu power plant. There has been flood control. The scheme has stimulated the development and maintenance of the railway lines and roads. It has lead to the creation of employment opportunities in the valley. It has promoted living standards of people through employment. The development of villages and towns, for example new towns like Kidatu, Makambako and Mikumi. The company provides expert advice to the farmers on good farming techniques and solutions to their farming problems. Problems facing Rufiji Basin Development Poor labour supply due to rural urban migration. Diseases like Cholera and malaria affect the farmers such that they fail to contribute effectively in the development of the scheme. The climate problems like draugh...

Rural-urban migration has got both positive and negative effects on both rural areas and urban areas. These include; It has resulted into depopulation of rural areas causing a negative effect on agricultural development since movement includes escaping of energetic men and women. It has resulted into rapid growth of urban areas; however this has got problems such as slum growth, un-employment, high crime rate, poor sanitation. It has resulted into racial ethnicity diversity which leads to racial conflicts and tension like in central region. This is because movement involves all kinds of citizens. It has resulted into intermarriages between tribes which has led to loss of traditional values and culture. This has increased on immoralities and sexual abuse Since rural urban migration increases population in towns, this puts government to task to provide social infrastructure like water, health, education, security, which may drain government budget. Rural urban migration may lead to famin...