Poverty and Human Development Report 2009 - UNDP in Tanzania

MKUKUTA Cluster II:
Improvement of Quality of Life and Social
Well-Being
The two broad outcomes for MKUKUTA’s Cluster II are:
i) Improved quality of life and social well-being, with particular focus on the poorest and
most vulnerable groups; and
ii) Reduced inequalities (including in survival, health and education) across geographic areas,
income, age, gender and other groups.
Expanded access to, and delivery of, quality social services – notably education, healthcare,
water and sanitation – and the establishment of social protection mechanisms are vital to attaining
these two outcomes. Moreover, a well-educated and healthy population is central to achieving
broad-based and equitable growth (Cluster I) and sound governance (Cluster III). Indeed, the
goals of MKUKUTA’s three clusters are mutually reinforcing.
To assess progress under Cluster II, indicators under five supporting goals are examined:
Goal 1:
Goal 2:
Goal 3:
Goal 4:
Goal 5:
Goal 1
Equitable access to quality primary and secondary education for boys and
girls, universal literacy among men and women, and expansion of higher,
technical and vocational education
Improved survival, health and well-being of all children and women, and
especially vulnerable groups
Increased access to clean, affordable and safe water, sanitation, decent
shelter, and a safe and sustainable environment
Adequate social protection and provision of basic needs and services for the
vulnerable and needy
Effective systems to ensure universal access to quality and affordable public
services
Equitable Access to Quality Primary and Secondary
Education for Boys and Girls, Universal Literacy
among Men and Women, and Expansion of Higher,
Technical and Vocational Education
The following indicators are used to assess progress in educational outcomes for all
Tanzanians:
• Literacy rate
of population aged 15+ years
• Net enrolment at pre-primary level
• Net primary school enrolment rate
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