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

  • Survival Strategies for Primary Co-Operative Societies in Arusha Region After Trade Liberalisation 
    Mmari, G.A.N. (Mzumbe University, 2001)
    This study mainly focused on the survival strategies that were being used by selected cooperative enterprises in Arusha region after trade liberalisation. In particular, the study sought to assess the performance of those ...
  • 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 ...
  • Assessment of Off -Time the Job Training and Development 
    Sikawa, Gideon Y. (University of Dar es Salaam, 2008)
    This study sought to assess the off-the-job training and development of employer„ commercial banks in Tanzania. The study was prompted by the practice that postgraduate students who were working in various commercial ...
  • What Difference Does It Make to Belong to a Farmer's Organization? 
    Mhina, Mwanahawa (Moshi University College of Co-operative and Business Studies, 2011)
    What difference does it make to belong to a farmer organization? This was the major question to which this study sought answers. Analysing data of 123 groundnut fanners (65 National Smallholder Farmers 'Association of ...
  • Success Factors for Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies in Kilimanjaro and Dar es salaam Regions, Tanzania 
    Malamsha, Kitala C. T.; Mwakyambiki, Simon S.M. (Moshi University College of Co-operative and Business Studies, 2011)
    The general objective of this paper is to examine factors that determine success of SACCOS. Specifically, the paper evaluates contribution Q/ sustainability, outreach, entrepreneurial characteristics, attitude of members, ...
  • Sociology of Housing and Structural Cooperative Changes Downturn 
    Magigi, W.; Bee, F.K.; Chambo, Suleiman. A. (Moshi University College of Cooperative and Business Studies, 2011)
    This paper attempts to analyze the downturn of housing cooperatives under policy and structural changes in Tanzania. It documents both theoretical and practical changes that have influenced the development of the housing ...
  • Participation in the Institutional Development of Water User Groups 
    Stephenson, Ian (University College Cork, 2000)
    The primary purpose of this research was to evaluate, from the point of view of the programme's stakeholders, the extent of participation in the institutional development of water user groups by the Traditional Irrigation ...
  • Motivations for personal naming among the Sukuma of Shinyanga, Tanzania 
    Mapunda, Gastor C.; Shigini, Peter G. (University of Dar es Salaam, 2024)
    This article examines Sukuma personal names by focusing on the factors which motivate their selection and bestowal on children. It argues that personal naming is systematic, and that it is carefully and consciously ...
  • Management of Trade in Tanzania 
    Haule, John (Moscow University of Consumer Cooperatives, 2000)
    This study focussed on the processes and strategies towards improvement of and consolidating trade management in Tanzania. It was based on the experiences and lessons gained in Russian on the Russian practice, but with ...
  • Gender Inequality in Cotton Production and Marketing Co-operative Societies 
    Msonganzila, Margreth M. (Moshi University College of Co-operative and Business Studies, 2004)
    Gender inequality in cotton production and marketing cooperative societies is an action oriented research aiming at examining gender issues in cotton production and marketing so that to propose possible solutions for ...
  • Fighting Poverty Through Informal Financial Self-Help Groups 
    Liheta, B.S.A.; Uronu, A. (Moshi University College of Co-operative and Business Studies, 2004)
    The objectives of the study were threefold. First, describe different informal financial groups in the region. Second, to investigate the major functions of informal financial groups in the region. Third, to examine the ...
  • Farmers' Response to New Income Generating Opportunities and Its Impact on poverty Alleviation Initiatives 
    Ngailo, L.N.; Towo, E.N. (Moshi University College of Co-operative and Business Studies, 2004)
    This study has tried to analyze the fanners' response to new potential income generating opportunity (coffee production) in Ludewa district and see whether the enterprise has had a significant impact on the fanners' ...
  • Ethics and Probity in Public Procurement Proceedings 
    Urio, A.M.A.; Urio, J.EA. (Moshi University College of Co-operative and Business Studies, 2011)
    The present paper has been written with view to addressing crucial matters that are involved in public procurement. There are so many issues that touch on ethics and probity in procurement proceedings. The discussed ...
  • Effects of the Traditional Irrigation Improvement Programme on Women in Northern Tanzania 
    Browne, Sinead (Co-operative Organisation, Food Marketing and Rural Development, 2000)
    This study was primarily about women. It was about the impacts of an irrigation programme on women's lives. It concentrated on women because it was generally understood that women could, and often did, experience things ...
  • 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 ...