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

  • The Impact of Member-Initiated Reforms in Agricultural Marketing on Members' Social and Economic Well-Being 
    Kalindi, A. M.; Tiruhungwa, R. M. (Moshi University College of Co-operative and Business Studies, 2013)
    There has been a 'breakaway' of some primary co-operative societies from marketing their coffee through the Kilimanjaro Native Co-operative Union (KNCU) as was traditionally practiced because of the various problems they ...
  • The Co-operative Movement and African Union 
    Chambo, Suleman A.; Bwabo, Maulid (Moshi University College of Co-operative and Business Studies, 2013)
    The core objective of this paper is to align the co-operative movements in African development with the African Union (AU) economic objectives, in particular, and the AU objectives, in general. Those economic objectives ...
  • Sustainable Loan Interest Rates Setting in Savings and Credit Co-operative 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 (S4CCOS), using three selected SACCOS in Dodoma as a case in point. ...
  • Socio-Economic Analysis of Land Management Practices in the Agricultural Highlands of Uganda 
    Zulu, Maureen; Wamulume, Mukata; Mugisha, Johnny (Makerere University, 2013)
    This study looked at the socio-economic analysis of the land management practices used in the agricultural highlands of Uganda, specifically in Kabale. The study used survey data collected using structured questionnaires ...
  • Relevance and Key Performance Indicators of Co-operative Unions in Serving Primary Co-operatives in Tanzania 
    Ainebyona, R.R.; Tiruhungwa, R.M. (Moshi University College of Co-operative and Business Studies, 2013)
    The relevance of co-operative unions to the development of primary co-operative societies in Tanzania is increasingly becoming vague. This is mainly due to the recent phenomenon of some of these societies declining from ...
  • Organisation of African Unity/African Union and the Challenges of Realizing Objectives 
    Moshi, Edwin H. (Moshi Co-operative University, 2023)
    This paper examines the challenges which the OAU and the AU have faced in realizing the objectives for the organization. It is divided into two main parts. Part one (Section 2) examines the origin OAU and its objectives. ...
  • Maize Marketing in a Changing Agricultural Policy Environment 
    Kimaro, Prosper J. (Moshi University College of Co-operative and Business Studies, 2010)
    This study was conducted to investigate the effect of agricultural policy changes on maize marketing in Kambia. Mkushi District was taken as a case study to represent other areas in the country where maize is produced. ...
  • Impact of Agricu1tura1 Policies on Fanning Business by Members of Rura1 Producer Organisations in Tanzania 
    Bee, Faustine K.; Bamanyisa, Justin M.; Diyamett, Mathew L.N. (Moshi University College of Co-operative and Business Studies, 2007)
    The degree of poverty in many countries has become an issue of concern for many actors: policy makers, development practitioners, academics and the development partners. Since many developing countries depend on agriculture ...
  • Factors Influencing Loan Repayment on SACCOS Performance in Tanzania 
    Maleko, Grace; Matogoro, Nchundi; Massambu, Daud; Sethiel, Allan; Makungu, Innocent (Moshi University College of Co-operative and Business Studies, 2010)
    The main objective of this study was to examine the extent to which SACCOS have been able to determine factors influencing their members on loan repayment performance in Tanzania. A multiple case study was opted for the ...
  • Effects of Market Liberalization on Co-operative Performance 
    Chilongo, Tbabbie (Moshi University College of Co-operative and Business Studies, 2009)
    The importance of cooperatives in Tanzania need not be overemphasized. From 1920s to date, cooperation continues to play a crucial role in Tanzania's economy. Over the years, the cooperatives have faced changes emanating ...
  • Climate Change Effects and Coping Strategies in Tanzania 
    Bamanyisa, Justinian; Ngaa, Wilfred; Kalimeza, Haruni (Moshi University College of Co-operative and Business Studies, 2010)
    This research report explored climate change effects and farmers' coping strategies in district. Its an attempt to provide a Preliminary analysis of climate change effects and farmers’ coping strategies to adverse climate ...
  • Assessment of Microfinance Programs in Dodoma Region 
    Basili S. A. Liheta, Basili S. A. (Moshi University College of Co-operative and Business Studies, 2006)
    Microfinance has become an increasingly common method for alleviating poverty among low income groups in the community. In fact, most policymakers, donors, scientists and practitioners around the world emphasize the role ...
  • Artisanal Inland Fisheries and Poverty Reduction in Tanzania 
    Diyamett, Mathew L.N. (Moshi University College of Co-operative and Business Studies, 2006)
    This report is a result of the research work conducted between 2003 and 2004 at Nyumba ya Mungu Dam in Mwanga District, Kilimanjaro Region. Initially, the data collected was to commence in April 2003, but was deferred ...
  • Analysis of Factors Influencing Cultivated Land to Maize Between Nakasongola and Soroti Districts, Uganda 
    Mugisha, Shipekesa, J.; Wamulume, M. (Univesrity of Zambia, 2013)
    Low productivity is a major challenge facing agriculture in Uganda. CIMMYT agricultural is pioneering for effective and efficient as well as dissemination of improved agricultural technologies in form of seed varieties ...
  • An Assessment of Off- Job Training and Development in Commercial Banks 
    Sikawa, Yona (Moshi University College of Co-operative and Business Studies, 2010)
    The study focuses on the assessment of off- the job training and development of employees in Commercial Banks. The approach used to carry out this study is the case study through which the research has been able to carry ...
  • Factors Influencing South-Western Uganda Dairy Farmers’ Choice of the Milk Marketing Channel 
    Sikawa, G.Y.; Mugisha, J. (Makerere University, 2013)
    This research investigated factors influencing dairy farmers’ choice of milk marketing channel in Kirihura district, South -Western Uganda. It is an attempt to establish factors which influence dairy farmers’ choice of ...
  • Africa's Rocky Road to Continental Unity 
    Kimaryo, Leons (Moshi Co-operative University, 2023)
    This paper discusses Africa's Rocky Road to Continental Unity' - a sub-topic of the 50th OAU/AU Anniversary 2013. Theme: Pan-Africanism and African Renaissance. For purposes of historical awareness and clarity, the ...
  • Household Energy Sources and Consumption in Mukono Urban Centre Uganda 
    Mangasini, Atanasi K. (Moshi University College of Co-operative and Business Studies, 2009)
    The study was conducted in Mukono town headquarters of Mukono District, Central Uganda. This study aimed at assessing urban household energy sources and consumption. Data was collected using questionnaires and the sample ...
  • The Role of Savings and Credit Cooperatives (SACCOS) in Financial Intermediation 
    Mataba, Lucas; Haule, Tito (Moshi University College of Co-operative and Business Studies, 2009)
    The main objective of this study was to examine the extent to which SAC'COS have been able to provide financial service in the rural and semi rural-setting. Kitunda SACCOS was used a case study. Virous methods were used ...
  • The Interaction between Intra-Regional Investment and Trade Flows 
    Ang’ani, Omuchcsi J. (University of Yaoundé II, 2019)
    The study sought to determine the relationship between intra-regional investment and intraregional trade flows within the EAC over the period 2008-2016. To do this, we considered bilateral flows from five EAC countries ...