Abstract:
Tanzania completed the Cooperative Reform and Modernisation Program (CRMP) from 2005 to 2015. This
study assessed the CRMP's impact, its failures, and provided recommendations for improving future
cooperative policies. Using a systematic literature review, data were gathered from secondary sources, including
scientific articles and government reports, and analysed qualitatively through thematic analysis. The study found
that CRMP significantly transformed Tanzania's cooperative sector by driving legislative reforms, improving
governance standards, enhancing education and training, fostering technological advancements, and raising
awareness of key issues. These achievements highlight the importance of strategic planning and collaboration
in promoting sustainable development within the cooperative movement. However, governance challenges like
embezzlement, legal disputes, and low educational levels among board members persist. The number of
SACCOS and other cooperatives has declined due to inactivity, and power dynamics within cooperatives remain
problematic. The study concluded that while CRMP was beneficial, the government should develop new
policies to address the challenges that remain
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Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Co-operatives for Sustainable Development, organized by MoCU and CUK | 31 July – 02 Aug, 2024
