“Chapters 1 to 3 are contained in this document and provide a consolidated view of the progress of Tanzania’s National Strategy for Growth and Reduction of Poverty 2005-2010 (Mkukuta). The most recent data on indicators for the goals and targets of Mkukuta’s three major clusters of desired outcomes for poverty reduction are presented: growth and reduction of income poverty (cluster 1); improvement of quality of life and social well-being (cluster II) ; and governance and accountability (cluster III). Conclusions and recommendations are provided for each cluster, and summary tables of statistics for all three clusters are included at the end of each chapter.”