Although the literature demonstrates that cooperatives play an important role in agriculture by providing a diverse range of opportunities, the impact on smallholder farmers remains unsatisfactory. Reviewing literature ...

Using sustainable farming methods, agricultural cooperatives strive to preserve the longevity of the land on which they cultivate crops. Agricultural land conversion (ALC) poses significant challenges to food security ...

The purpose of the study was to assess the TUBURA project on the livelihoods of KOAIRWA farmers in Rwanda. Employing a cross-sectional research design within the southern province of Rwanda, Huye district, the research ...

Kenya has experienced fast population growth and urbanization in recent decades, which has increased demand for land for a variety of uses, including urban development and agriculture. In order to accommodate this need, ...

The role of a university is key for sustainable development of any society in the world. Graduates from all disciplines must have knowledge and skills on sustainability as universities are regarded as key institutions for ...

SACCOS play a major role of providing financial access to poor people who are excluded from the services of Formal Financial Institutions (FFIs). However, they also face number of challenges which may affect their ...

The livelihood of small-scale coffee farmers in Hai and Arumeru Districts depends on coffee among other economic activities. This study analysed influence of livelihood capabilities on coffee production among small-scale ...

This study examined application of financial management in co-operatives. Specifically, the study intended to examine whether co-operatives adhere to financial management tools and to examine the challenges facing co-operatives ...

: Savings and Credit Co-operative Societies (SACCOS) mobilise and administer savings within their members and provide them with affordable credit facilities. Despite this role they also have drawbacks which affect their ...