RUAHA CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY

This study aimed at assessing the challenges facing Mabwepande residents displaced by floods in Dar es Salaam. Purposive sampling was used to identify the target population. Data were collected through interviews, observation and focus group discussion. Qualitative data from households and key informant interviews, focus group discussion and observation were analysed by content analysis. The findings revealed that the displaced people were now free from floods, after being relocated to Mabwepande. Inspite of being resettled in a new area, the displaced residents are still facing a number of challenges such as shortage of income, loss of permanent shelter, disruption of social networks, separation of families, and inadequacy of basic services, namely health, schools and transport. The study revealed that, the displacement and resettlement processes are now guided by national land and settlement policies, as well as the resettlement guiding principles adopted from the United Nations and World Bank. The study recommends the formulation of a national policy for displacement and resettlement process which clearly states the procedures to be taken during incidences of displacement and resettlement

Displacement, Resettlement, Displaced Population, Floods Effects, and Restoration