| Summary: | The study examined the socio-economic and cultural impacts of urban development pressure on coastal local communities in Tanzania, in line with the implementation of Human Rights and the National Land and Human Settlement Development Policy, and suggests measures to manage or prevent the adverse impacts and enhance beneficial impacts. Social Impact Assessment principles were employed to study the impacts of urban development pressure on Kaole, Ununio and Kilwa-Masoko. Qualitative data from 12 informants, 6 Focus Groups, and quantitative datafrom 150 heads of household and their spouses were collected using a
semi-structured questionnaire. Data was analysed using the SPSS computer software. It wasfound out that impacts included low incomes, insecurity over land, food insecurity, poor access to social services, and vulnerability to poverty. Apart from Kilwa-Masoko, there were no programmes to avoid negative impacts of
urban development. It is recommended that land allocation processes should properly implement Human Rights and the National Land and Human Settlement Development Policy.
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