Visions for an African Valley: Histories of Development in Kilombero, Tanzania since 1877

What was the effect of the numerous, albeit often unsatisfied, plans for development on the land and communities of the Kilombero valley throughout the colonial period and after independence?


This book traces histories of development in — and crucially, visions of development for — the Kilombero valley of south—central Tanzania. Taking the notion of development planning as a form of 'future making', the book examines the many visions or 'past futures' projected onto Kilombero by colonial and...