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ANEVALUATIONOFTHEDISASTERRECOVERYPLANANDITS EFFECTIVENESSINTANZANIALOCALGOVERNMENT AUTHORITIES:ACASESTUDYOF BAGAMOYODISTRICTTOWN COUNCILJeska Bonifas KaloliDisaster Recovery PlanInformation and Communication TechnologyInternational Organization for StandardizationLocal Government AuthorityLocal Government AuthoritieThis study evaluated the disaster recovery plan and its effectiveness in Tanzania Local Government Authorities, using Bagamoyo District Council as a case study. The study aimed to examine the existing disaster recovery planning frameworks and practices, assess the effectiveness of disaster recovery plans and their implementation, identify the challenges hindering effective disaster recovery planning and implementation, and propose appropriate solutions to improve disaster recovery effectiveness. A mixed-method research approach and descriptive research design were employed. Data were collected from a sample of 30 respondents comprising administrative staff, technical/ICT staff, and heads of departments through questionnaires and structured interviews. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, while qualitative data were analyzed using content analysis. The findings revealed that Bagamoyo District Council has established disaster recovery planning frameworks and practices, including disaster recovery policies, business continuity plans, emergency response procedures, and data backup and recovery mechanisms. These frameworks contribute to maintaining continuity of public services during and after disasters. However, the study found that the effectiveness of disaster recovery plans is constrained by inadequate funding, limited technological resources, poor infrastructure, shortage of skilled personnel, weak coordination, and insufficient disaster preparedness. The findings further indicated that improving ICT infrastructure, increasing budget allocation, conducting regular simulation exercises. The study concludes that effective disaster recovery planning is essential for ensuring continuity of public services, strengthening institutional resilience, and improving the capacity of local government authorities to respond to and recover from disasters. The study recommends increased investment in disaster recovery infrastructure and modern technologies, adequate budget allocation, regular staff training and simulation vi exercises, strengthened coordination among stakeholders, and continuous monitoring and review of disaster recovery plans. Implementing these recommendations will improve disaster preparedness and enhance recovery effectivenessSchool of Library, Archives and Documentation Studies (SLADS)2026TextOtherapplication/pdfhttps://repository.slads.sc.tz/records/cmsj0jkfc002vk8c5979zohaaenAll rights reservedhttps://repository.slads.sc.tz/api/records/cmsj0jkfc002vk8c5979zohaa/file