Acknowledgements

The project consultant would like to sincerely thank Sida for providing the financial support which enabled this study to be conducted. The cooperation and logistical support from the Swedish Embassy in Dar es Salaam, particularly by Dr. C. McNabb, and from Sida/INEC in Stockholm, particularly Ms. A.-C. Malm, is deeply appreciated. We are especially grateful to the staff of the Energy Department in the Ministry of Energy and Minerals (MEM), particularly Mr. B. Mrindoko, the Acting Commissioner for Energy and Petro- leum Affairs, for his willingness to assist and provide advice whenever he was contacted. Con- tributions of Mr. H. Mbise and Mr. N. Mwihava both in the field and from the MEM office are honestly appreciated. The success of this study is greatly attributed to the many institutions, companies, individuals and above all villagers who patiently rendered their invaluable support and time to the study team. We are greatly indebted to all.