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

  • The Impact of Migration on Access to Credit Markets 
    Kilima, Fredy T.; Msese, L.; Saga, G.; Lazaro, E.; Makindara, J. (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2016)
    This paper sought to explore whether rural-urban migration and urban dwellers have equal access to credit services. Data were collected from two case-study emerging urban centres in Kilolo and Mufindi districts in Tanzania. ...
  • Demographic determinants of Tanzanian graduates’ entrepreneurial entry intentions 
    Mangasini, Atanasi K; Gabagambi, Damian M (Research journal of economics, business and ICT, 2014)
    This paper identifies the demographic determinants of entrepreneurial entry decisions amongst Tanzanian graduates. A cross-sectional design was used in gathering information, whereby structured questionnaire was applied. ...
  • Socio-Economic Factors Influencing the Participation of Smallholder Vegetable Farmers in High-Value Markets 
    Huka, Happiness A.; Kilima, Fredy T. M.; Mchopa, Alban D. (Moshi Co-operative University, 2023)
    Agriculture is the major source of employment in many sub-Saharan African (SSA) countries. It plays a key role in enhancing food security and reducing poverty because it employs about 62% of the population of SSA and ...
  • Barriers to Business Start-up among Tanzanian University Graduates: Evidence from the University of Dar-es-salaam 
    Mangasini, Atanasi K; Gabagambi, Damian M (Global Business Review, 2016)
    This article assesses barriers to business start-ups among university graduates by drawing evidence from the University of Dar-es-salaam. A cross-sectional research design was used with a sample comprising 308 graduates ...
  • Integrating Smallholder Dairy Farmers into Formal Milk Markets in Tanzania 
    Kilima, Fredy T. (Moshi Co-operative University, 2021)
    There have been remarkable efforts to promote innovation and inclusive value chain development so as to facilitate the integration of smallholder dairy farmers into high value chains. In Tanzania this endeavour has mainly ...
  • Farm profit maximizing food crops and tree combination in Mufindi district 
    Ng'elenge, Haji; Damas, Philip; Kilima, Fredy T. (Moshi Co-operative University, 2022)
    Optimal agricultural land use is vital for improved productivity, maximized profitability, and efficient utilization of resources. The study aimed to determine the optimal combination that maximizes profit from the ...
  • Factors underlying consumers’ choices of dry common beans in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania 
    Kilima, Fredy T.; Bolle, E. M. (Moshi Co-operative University, 2020)
    Beans are widely grown, consumed and are major source of protein especially among low income households in Africa. The overall consumption is low but underlying reasons are not well established, leading to limited ability ...
  • Adoption and impacts of improved beehive technologies in the miombo woodland of Tanzania 
    Kuboja, Nicholaus M.; Isinika, A.C.; Kilima, Fredy T. (Moshi Co-operative University, 2020)
    This paper analyzes the adoption and impacts of improved beehives on households’ income using cross-sectional data sourced from a sample of 198 beekeepers in western Tanzania who adopted improved beehives. Propensity ...
  • Co-operative Policy Reforms and the Development of Marketing Co-operatives in Tanzania in the 1990's 
    Kilima, Fredy T.; Kashuliza, A. K.; Ashimogo, G. C. (Moshi Co-operative University, 1999)
    In Tanzania co-operatives are of paramount importance to smallholder farmers in articulating farmer's demand and facilitating collective actions in overcoming problems in agricultural and capital markets. In response to ...
  • Retrieving vanished Web references in health science journals in East Africa 
    Lwoga, Edda T.; Sife, Alfred S. (Information and Learning Science, 2017)
    Purpose– This study aims to examine the availability and persistence of universal resource locators (URLs)cited in scholarly articles published in selected health journals based in East Africa. Design/methodology/approach– ...
  • Scientometric Portrait of Prof. Rudovick R. Kazwala: A Public Health Veterinarian 
    Sife, Alfred S.; Bernard, Ronald (International Journal of Library and Information Studies, 2016)
    A scientometric analysis was conducted to assess the publication productivity of Professor Rudovick R. Kazwala. Data were extracted using the Publish or Perish software which uses Google Scholar to retrieve the number ...
  • Prominence of occurrence accorded to climate change information in Tanzanian newspapers 
    Siyao, Peter O.; Sife, Alfred S. (The Journal of National and International Library and Information Issues, 2020)
    Study was conducted to analyse degree of prominence that Tanzanian newspapers accordedtoclimatechangeinformation. Wearguethatthelevelofprominenceaccorded to climate change information by Tanzanian newspapers is inadequate. ...
  • The relevance, challenges and opportunities of co-operatives in Africa 
    Chambo, Suleman A. (Moshi Co-operative University, 2010)
    The main question which has troubled both policy makers and members of the co-operative movement in Africa, is whether the co-operative enterprise is still relevant in Africa. The implementation of structural adjustment ...
  • Resilience of the Co-Operative Business Model Some Reflections from Africa 
    Chambo, Suleman A. (Moshi Co-operative University, 2009)
    The world is witnessing an unprecedented crisis which has been termed by economists as the ‘biggest of all time’ (Krugman, 2009). The financial crisis, the consequent economic meltdown and recession is an outfit of the ...
  • National policy environments some reflections on the co-operative reform modernization programme 
    Chambo, Suleman A. (Moshi Co-operative University, 2006)
    The Tanzanian Co-operative movement is undergoing major changes at the moment. Those changes are however, characterized by major external and internal efforts and initiatives. Some of the change. taking place in the ...
  • Governance in co-operatives 
    Chambo, Suleman A.; Diyamett, Mathew (Moshi Co-operative University, 2011)
    Co-operatives are value and ethical-based organizations. But despite their uniqueness, and elaborate values of self responsibility, democracy, equity and equality, they on top, need good governance. Governance on the ...
  • Global issues affecting co-operatives in Africa 
    Chambo, Suleman A.; Tiruhungwa, R. M. (Moshi Co-operative University, 2004)
    The world is today experiencing more rapid changes than probably any time before. These changes, mainly propelled by the globalization process, are bearing influence on almost every sphere of life at a non-uniform pace ...
  • ICA DGRV ILO conference approaches to co-operative training 
    Chambo, Suleman A. (Moshi Co-operative University, 2006)
    Tanzania is a rural micro-agricultural country. Seventy four percent of the 34 million population is rural and depends largely on small-scale agriculture. The state of technology in agriculture is still poor, posing a ...
  • Co-operative education and 'training in Africa a continental perspective 
    Chambo, Suleman A. (Moshi Co-operative University, 2008)
    Education, training and information is one of the seven principles of co-operation that is observed worldwide, but quite neglected and marginally treated in the budgets of co-operative organizations, especially in Africa. ...
  • Power Dynamics between Farmers and Market Masters 
    Nyamba, S. Y.; Martin, R.; Kalungwizi, V.J.; Busindeli, I. M.; Kilima, Fredy T.; Msuya-Bengesi, C.P.; Chija, B.B.; Mvena, Z.S.K.; Mloz, M.R.S.; Gjotterud, S.M.; Kiranga, E. (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2016)
    Like in many places in rural Tanzania, tomato production has become an important economic horticultural activity. The main reasons for the sudden upsurge of tomato production over the past few years include its better market ...