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Co-operatives Socioeconomic Role, Entrepreneurial Ecosystems Approach and Sustainable Development

Metto, Wilson K. (Moshi Co-operative University, 2024)

Globally, a lot of attention has been focused on the threat of achieving sustainable development. Although co operatives play a critical role, there has been scarcity of clear information on the link between the two ...

Cooperatives as a Conduit for Meaningful Inclusion of Youth and Women

Kaburu, Pamela; Oyier, Olga (Moshi Co-operative University, 2024)

Recently, organizations and institutions including governments are increasingly concerned with matters of inclusion. Inclusion in this context relates to the practice or policy of providing equal access to opportunities ...

Agricultural Land Conversion Causes and Economic Resilience of Agricultural Cooperatives

Mbugua, Mary N.; Oboka, Wycliffe; Kamau, Charles W. (Moshi Co-operative University, 2024)

Kenya has experienced fast population growth and urbanization in recent decades, which has increased demand for land for a variety of uses, including urban development and agriculture. In order to accommodate this need, ...

The Role of Healthy and Economic Competent Co-operatives in Inclusive Growth and Sustainable Development

Ngoroinei, Emmanuel L. (Moshi Co-operative University, 2024)

Existing literature on cooperatives reveals gaps in understanding the relationship between cooperative performance, governance, and principles. This study addresses this gap by employing a systematic literature review ...

Adaptive Strategies and Economic Resilience

Mbugua, Mary N.; Oboka, Wycliffe; Kamau, Charles W. (Moshi Co-operative University, 2024)

Using sustainable farming methods, agricultural cooperatives strive to preserve the longevity of the land on which they cultivate crops. Agricultural land conversion (ALC) poses significant challenges to food security ...

Smallholder Coffee Farmers Adoption of Climate Smart Agriculture

Kiwelu, Leonard K.; Njau, Luka S. (Moshi Co-operative University, 2024)

The coffee sector is facing a challenge of climate change such as drought, excessive and unpredictable rainfall, increasing temperature and occurrences of coffee pests and diseases which affects coffee productivity. ...

Unveiling the Future: Predicting SACCOS Continuity through Machine Learning Algorithms

Magoti, Sarah N.; Payovela, Rodrick P.; Shao, Paul E.; Fujo, Mwapashua H.; Sizya, George G. (Moshi Co-operative University, 2024)

Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies (SACCOS) play a pivotal role in bridging the financial access gap for underserved populations, particularly in rural and low-income communities. By mobilizing savings and extending ...

The Role of Farming Cooperatives in Fostering Resilient Peacebuilding Society

Mushebe, Samuel G. (Moshi Co-operative University, 2024)

This research highlights the transformative role of farming cooperatives in fostering resilience, reconciliation, and stability in post-genocide Rwanda. After the 1994 genocide, which claimed over one million lives and ...

Our Students Cooperative for the Future

Kulindwa, Yusuph J. (Moshi Co-operative University, 2024)

Higher education institutions (HEIs) have historically led discussions on sustainable business practices for SMEs, yet many SMEs, even those near universities, lack awareness of university programs that could support ...

Exploring the Dynamics of Living Labs in Igniting Students' Passion and Creativity in Entrepreneurship

Ndikumana, Innocent (University of Lay Adventists of Kigali, 2024)

Living labs are instrumental in advancing entrepreneurship by offering real-world settings for innovation and skills development. This study explores how various dynamics within living labs impact students' entrepreneurial ...

Students’ Perception of Innovative Pedagogy in Facilitating Learning

Metili, Lois-Singa (Moshi Co-operative University, 2024)

The third result area of the Sustainable Business and Employability through HEI's Innovative Pedagogy (SUSIE) focuses on “enhanced relevance and pedagogical capacity by increasing active (e) pedagogy competence of ...

Small-Scale Farmers' Perceptions on Agricultural Co-operative Projects and their Role in Enhancing Food Security in Huye District, Rwanda

Ishimwe, Jean B.; Warsanga, William B.; Shirima, Victor (Moshi Co-operative University, 2024)

Food insecurity represents a critical challenge to achieving the global Sustainable Development Goal of ending hunger by 2030. Key factors, including limited access to essential resources and services, hinder farm ...

Role of Co-operative Societies and Members in Environmental Conservation and Natural Resource Management amid Climate Change in Tanzania

Komba, Cyril K. (Moshi Co-operative University, 2024)

Managing and caring for the environment and natural resources is a responsibility that falls on everyone and every sector, especially in the era of global climate change. Co-operative societies and their members engage ...

Members’ Democratic Control and Leadership Accountability in Primary Co-operative Societies

Ngowi, Alex J.; Machage, Fadhili, D.; Mwinuka, Mary (Moshi Co-operative University, 2024)

Co-operative enterprises are based on democratic principles where members delegate authority to elected boards to maximize collective benefits. However, evidence suggests these boards sometimes prioritize personal gains ...

Information Technology Shared Services Adoption and Performance of Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies (SACCOS) in Kenya

Atsiaya, Solomon A.; Bwire, Francis J. (2024)

Savings and Credit Cooperative Organisations (SACCOS) to benefit from economies of scale, reduce costs, and enhance service delivery. This study assessed the adoption of IT shared services in Kenya and their impact on ...

Impact of Disseminating Localized Technologies on Agricultural Income

Ngare, Lucy; Jong, Kim K.; Mugambi, David; M’Itonga, Julius; Musyimi, Scolastica (2024)

In Kenya, rural poultry farming has been recognized as an important tool for income generation as well as the improvement of livelihood for the rural poor. However, most farming households keep indigenous chickens in ...

Impact of Cooperative Reform and Modernisation Programme in Tanzania

Msuya, Richard I. (Moshi Co-operative University, 2024)

Tanzania completed the Cooperative Reform and Modernisation Program (CRMP) from 2005 to 2015. This study assessed the CRMP's impact, its failures, and provided recommendations for improving future cooperative policies. ...

Gender Physiognomies at The Center of SACCOS and Informal Groups for Women’s Financial Inclusion in Kenya

Maiyo, Silas K.; Nyamongo, Isaac K.; Hermanson, Judith; Mutua, Lydia; Wambua, Victor (2024)

Research shows that more women (6%) than men (3.2%) access financial resources through informal channels, widening the gender gap in financial access (FinAccess, 2021). In SACCOS, only 34.23% of members are women, ...

Gender Disparities in Kenyan Agricultural Cooperatives

Wambua, Victor M.; Maiyo, Silas; Obonyo, David; Enns, Cherie; Nyamongo, Isaac (2024)

Kenya's agricultural cooperatives have historically played a crucial role in the country's socio-economic landscape. However, persistent institutional, cultural, and socio-economic factors have hindered women's active ...

Ethical Issues and Concerns of Artificial Intelligence in Co-Operative Development and Management

Tweve, Julius T. (Moshi Co-operative University, 2024)

Technological solutions in the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR), such as artificial intelligence (AI), are increasingly recognised as potential solutions to growing resource pressures across sectors, particularly in ...

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