Moshi Co-operative University Institutional Repository [MoCU IR]: Recent submissions

  • Adoption of Farming Technologies Among Uganda National Farmers' Association Members in Soroti, Iganga and Tororo Districts 
    Mwakilema, N.S.; Mugisha, J.; Machimu, G. (Moshi University College of Co-operative and Business Studies, 2013)
    This study aimed at assessing the adoption of farming technologies among members of Uganda National Farmers' Association. Specifically, the study intended to determine factors that influence adoption of farming technologies ...
  • A Latent Class (LC) Cluster Analysis of Farmers and Traders ’Attitudes Towards 
    Rasheli, Geraldine A. (Mzumbe University, 2013)
    This paper is based on New Institutional Economics (NIL), particularly on institutional arrangements. It used 'transaction cost' approach to find out potentials of vegetable farmers and traders in participating in formal ...
  • Value Chain Approach Limitations to Agricultural Extension Training Among Extension Staff in Maize 
    Mauki, C.R.; Ngowi, A.R. (Moshi Co-Operative University, 2018)
    There is a growing realisation that smallholder farmers can increase their incomes substantially if they process and add value to their produce. Farmers are increasingly demanding for advisory services beyond production. ...
  • The Socio-Economic Impact of Large Scale Mining on Local Community 
    Gikuri, Anthony (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2013)
    The general objective of this study was to investigate the socio-economic impact of large-scale mining on local community livelihoods around Buzwagi Gold Mine in Kahama District, Shinyanga Region. It specifically focused ...
  • Sustainable Loan Interest Rates Setting in Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies 
    Mataba, Lucas; Haule, Tito; Makungu, Innocent (Moshi University College of Co-operative and Business Studies, 2010)
    This paper focuses on evaluation of factors and methods used in setting up sustainable loan interest rates in Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies (SACCOS), using three selected SACCOS in Dodoma as a case in point. ...
  • Successful Rural Producer Organisations in Tanzania 
    Kaleshu, Jones T.; Chambo, Suleman A.; Bamanyisa, Justin; Liheta, Basili S. A.; Bee, Faustine K.; Masera, Boneventure (Moshi University College of Co-operative and Business Studies, 2007)
    Rural Producer Organizations (RPOs) are viewed by most stakeholders as critical organizations for poverty reduction in rural areas of developing countries. In this respect, performance measurements of RPOs are necessary ...
  • Post-Harvest Handling, Storage and Protection of Maize as a Strategy of Poverty Reduction 
    Diyamett, Mathew L. N.; Njau, Luka S. (Moshi University College of Co-operative and Business Studies, 2009)
    The study investigated the post-harvest handling, storage and protection practices of maize in the study are as a strategy of poverty reduction. The specific objectives were: (i) To identify the proportion of farmers ...
  • Performance of Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies (SACCOS) in Jinja District, Uganda 
    Mwakilema, N. S. (Moshi University College of Co-operative and Business Studies, 2009)
    The study sought to assess the performance of Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies (SACCOS) in Jinja District, eastern Uganda. It covered members and management of ten SACCOS within the district. Specific objectives ...
  • Organic Coffee Farming and Fair-Trade Marketing Experiences 
    King, Rwechungura T.R.; Danda, Eligius B.M. (Moshi University College of Co-operative and Business Studies, 2006)
    This report presents the research findings of a study carried out on Nkwenda Agricultural Marketing Cooperative Society (AMCOS) in Karagwe district. Nkwenda was identified a reforming enterprise from among 60 AMCOs ...
  • Object marketing in Kihehe 
    Msamba, Enitha M. (University of Dar es Salaam, 2013)
    This study was a descriptive analysis of object marking (OM) in Kihehe. The study specifically focused on morphological morphemes that could occupy the object position, explaining the behaviour of the post-verbal noun ...
  • Judicial Attitude Towards Customs and Practices that are Discriminative Against Women but Being Sanctioned by the Society 
    Urio, Alphonce M.A. (Moshi University College of Co-operative and Business Studies, 2006)
    The research problem presented in this work is based on the fact that despite of the longtime national, regional and international efforts, women continue to decry discrimination on account of their sex. Amendments of ...
  • Inequality in the Quality of Education 
    Ndiege, Benson O. (Mzumbe University, 2010)
    This study examined inequality in the quality of education by focusing on the extent of performance differences between private and public schools and its socio-economic impact. It aimed at improving the on-going practices ...
  • Implication of Climate Change and Variability on Livelihood Diversification in Rural Communities 
    Hiza, Ernest L. (Moshi University College of Co-operative and Business Studies, 2011)
    This paper examines the implication of climate change and variability on dynamics of livelihood diversification in rural communities in Eastern Tanzania particularly Karatu district in Arusha region. The study was guided ...
  • Impacts of Mobile Phones on Secondary School Students' Sexual Behaviour in Moshi Municipality, Tanzania 
    Katundu, Mangasini A. (Moshi University College of Co-operative and Business Studies, 2011)
    Since 1983 when first cases of HIV/AIDS were reported, HIV/AIDS has continued to be the killer disease in Tanzania. HIV infection is unevenly distributed across geographic area, gender, age, groups and social economic ...
  • Impact of Members' Attitudes on the Usage of Co-operative Services 
    Mataba, Lucas (University of Dar es Salaam, 2001)
    This work was an attempt to investigate the effect of members' attitudes on the usage of cooperative services. The Agricultural Marketing Co-operatives in Kilimanjaro region were taken as a case study. The study, which ...
  • Factors Affecting Primary School Education Among Maasai Community in Tanzania 
    John, Kimaro P.; Njau, Luka S. (Moshi University College of Co-operative and Business Studies, 2011)
    This study was conducted in 2003 to investigate factors affecting primary school education on enrolment and dropout in Maasai community in Enduimeet Division, Monduli District in Arusha region. Data was collected from ...
  • Experience of Co-operative Business in 'Non- Traditional' Crops 
    Manta, Ndayizera N.; Donge, Leo N. (Moshi University College of Co-operative and Business Studies, 2003)
    Until recently, most co-operatives in Tanzania were predominantly engaged in 'non-food' crops which were mainly considered to be 'cash-earning' commodities. Vegetables and fruits have rarely been the main feature in the ...
  • Enhancing Rural Development Through Agricultural Cooperatives in a Contemporary World 
    Kaleng'a, Wisdom C. (Moshi University College of Co-operative and Business Studies, 2010)
    Indisputable, the role that cooperatives, particularly agricultural marketing cooperatives, play in rural development is far stretching. They have been an institution that has spearheaded the attainment of their members' ...
  • Embarking on Alternative Institutional Arrangements to Complement Co-operative Spirit 
    Mwaibasa, Benedict L.K.; Temu, John J. (Moshi University College of Co-operative and Business Studies, 2006)
    This report documents member-initiated reforms of a non-cooperative group enterprise, Mbozi Highlands Economic Groups (MHEG), and its umbrella, Mtandao wa Vikundi vya Kahawa Mbozi (MVIKAMBO) - a network of Mbozi Coffee ...
  • Effectiveness of Microfinance Markets in Alleviating Poverty 
    Kitala, Malamsha C. T. (Institute of Development Management, Mzumbe, 2001)
    Micro-Finance Institutions (MFIs) have been the focus of many studies because of their importance in poverty alleviation. This study was on effectiveness of micro-finance institutions in alleviating poverty. The research ...