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Contribution of Agricultural Marketing Co-operatives (AMCOs) in Poverty Alleviation

Tesha, J. D.; Barnos, W.; Mishili, F.J. (Moshi University College of Co-operative and Business Studies, 2011)

This study assesses the contribution of Agricultural Marketing Co-operatives (AMCOS) in poverty reduction to cashew nut farmers. The study was conducted in Mtwara region, and in southern Tanzania. The two Divisions of ...
Success Characteristics of Savings and Credit Co-operative Societies (SACCOS) in Tanzania

Malamsha, Kitala C. T.; Kayunze, Kim A. (Moshi Co-operative University, 2014)

Tanzania. such existence results into having Successful SACCOS (SUS) and unsuccessful SACCOS (UNSUS). The establishment of the characteristics of SUS and remains inadequate and determination of the key success characteristics ...
Governance Mechanisms Among Traders in Vegetable Chains in Lushoto District

Rasheli, Geraldine A. (Mzumbe University, 2014)

This paper focuses on the nature of contractual arrangements among vegetable traders of Lushoto district using new institutional economics. The study employed a cross-section research design. Purposive sampling followed ...
Factors Influencing Academic Performance of Ward Secondary Schools

Komba, Cyril K.; Hizza, Ernest L.; Jonathan, Winledy T. Y. (Moshi Co-operative University, 2014)

The main objective of this study was to examine factors affecting academic performance of ward secondary schools in Moshi District and Moshi Municipality. Four ward secondary schools were visited. The focus was on ...
Crop Diversification

Moshi University College of Co-operative and Business Studies (Moshi University College of Co-operative and Business Studies, 2006)

Traditional and other rural producer organizations (RPO) in Tanzania have tended to concentrate in the production and marketing of raw export-oriented agricultural crops (traditionally referred to as cash crops). Despite ...
Assessment of the Implementation of the C-operative Reform and Modernization Programme

Njau, Luka S. (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2010)

The focus of this study was to assess the implementation of the Co-operative Reform and Modernization Programme (CRMP) in Babati District, Manyara Region. This was prompted by the fact that the programme was being ...
Assessment of Factors Influencing Procurement Costs

Mbura, Japhet G. (University of Dar Es Salaam, 2010)

This study sought to assess identified cost influencing factors which influence procurement cost in public education and training institutions and explain how value for money is impeded. Its specific objectives were to ...
Agency Theory and Performance of Savings and Credit Co-operative Societies (SACCOs) in Kilimanjaro Region

Kumburu, Neema P.; Pande, Vincent; Buberwa, Erick (Moshi Co-operative University, 2014)

This paper assesses the role of Agency Theory on the performance of SACCOS. This paper is based on a study of 150 respondents drawn from SACCOS. The study which was finalized in 2012 involved management of SACCOS, board ...
Women Loan Repayment Rate

Malamsha, Kitala C. T.; Kimaro, Manase E. (Moshi Co-operative University, 2014)

Microfinance institutions have emerged as one of the major contributors of poverty alleviation and sustainable economic growth. Specifically, women business sector has found he way to improve their business through the ...
Contracts Management and Value for Money in Public Procurement of Works

Mchopa, Alban D.; Huka, Happiness; Panga, Faustine; Ruoja, Cecilia (Moshi University College of Co-operative and Business Studies, 2014)

Contract management is an important activity in public procurement, especially on executing projects fostering community development while aiming at value for money. On the contrary, reports from the CAG and PPRA have ...
Determinants of Coffee Farmers' Commitment to Traditional and G-32 Primary Co-operative in Hai and Moshi Districts, Tanzania

Anthony, Nkwasibwe; Towo, E.; Tiruhungwa, R. M. (Moshi Co-operative University, 2015)

Coffee marketing through co-operative unions in Tanzania has been experiencing a lot of challenges. Because of these challenges, coffee farmers thought of alternative marketing strategies in order to benefit from the ...
Determinants of Job Satisfaction Among Members of Academic Staff

Nnko, Elisifa (Moshi University College of Co-operative and Business Studies, 2014)

Scholars and human resource professionals generally concur that job satisfaction is how content an individual is with his or her job. They make a distinction between affective job satisfaction and cognitive job ...
Climate Change Effects and Perceived Sustainability of Adaptive Capacity Resources among smallholder farmers in Manyoni District, Tanzania

Shirima, Andrew O.; Mahonge, Christopher P.; Chingonikaya, Emanuel E. (University of Iringa, 2018)

This paper assessed climate change future effects and determined the perception of sustainability of adaptive capacity resources among smallholder farmers in Manyoni District, Tanzania. The paper adopted a cross-sectional ...
Determinants of Soya Bean Market Participation Decision and Level of Participation Between Smallholder NASFAM Members and Non-members in Mchinji District, Malawi

Mwongoso, Alpha J.; Kiwia, Rose H.; Komba, Cyril K.; Kafere, Deusidedit (Moshi Co-operative University, 2015)

Malawi is among the top producers of soya beans in SADC countries through smallholder farmers. While policy makers and non-state actors like NASFAM have been engaging in commercialization initiatives of legume, efforts ...
Assessment of the Success of Primary Education Development Plan (2002-06) in Mbarali District Council, Tanzania

Chikoyo, Rashid; Kitala, Christian; Malamsha, Thobias (Moshi University College of Co-operative and Business Studies, 2014)

This study assesses the Primary Education Development Plan (2002-06) implementation in Tanzania. The specific objectives are to determine the changes in pupil enrolment and number of teachers, the state of teachers' ...
Gendered Livelihood Outcomes Among Woodlot Farmers in Mufindi District, Tanzania

Tweve, Ardolf; Jackoniah, John N. (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2018)

Woodlot farming is an important economic activity which has potential to improve the livelihoods of men and women; however, the benefit derived from woodlot farming has a gender differential. The study was conducted in ...
Adaptive Capacity to Climate Variability of Forest Dependent Communities

Kachamba, Daud A. (Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Resource Economics,, 2015)

Despite decades of research regarding the impact of the Participatory Forest Management approach on socio-economic changes to communities as well as reduction of environmental degradation, the role of local institutions ...
Accessibility and Use of Entrepreneurship Education by Rural Youth:

Urassa, Justine K.; Yusuph, Mansura (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2018)

This paper examines Kilombero district youths’ access and use of entrepreneurship training. Specifically, the paper assesses rural youth’s access to entrepreneurship education, analyses the extent to which they use the ...
Health Literacy and Its Correlates in the Context of One Health Approach in Tanzania

Muhanga, Mikidadi I.; Malungo, Jacob R. S. (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2018)

Health literacy is an important predictor of health outcomes, health care costs and utilization, yet most countries, Tanzania inclusive, lack health literacy measurements in their health datasets. A cross-sectional study ...
Influence of Education on Performance of SMEs

Mmari, Goodluck A. (Moshi University College of Co-operative and Business Studies, 2014)

SMEs play a major role in creating jobs and generating income in Tanzania. However, little consideration has been addressed in assessing the influence of owner-managers' education on the success of SMEs. The objective ...

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