Abstracts: Recent submissions

  • 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 ...
  • Diversification as a Strategy for Survival and Growth 
    Donge, Leo N.; Manta, Ndayizera N. (Moshi University College of Co-operative and Business Studies, 2006)
    The various reforms that were being initiated by co-operative members in the early 2000s, in Tanzania, were of varied nature and scope. In the case of members of Mpowora Agricultural Marketing Co-operative Society, the ...
  • Determinants of Linkage Banking Between Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies (SACCOS) and Formal Financial Institutions in Tanzania 
    Kaleshu, Jones T. (University of Dar es Salaam, 2013)
    The primary objective of this study was to identify and examine the determinants of linkage banking between Savings and Credit Co-operative Societies (SACCOS) and formal financial institutions such as commercial banks ...
  • Contribution of Small Businesses to Solid Waste Management in Moshi Municipality 
    Kimambo, Erick H. (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2014)
    The objective of this study was to examine the contribution of small business firms on solid waste management in the Municipality of Moshi, specifically in central market, Mbuyuni market and Kiborloni market. The businesses ...
  • Contribution of Anti-Poverty Targeting Programmes 
    Mbeiyererwa, Arbogast G. K. (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2009)
    This study was essentially carried out to show the extent of the contribution of Tanzania Social Action Fund (TASAF) — Phase l, under the Public Works Programme (PWP) window, to the poor at the grassroots level in targeted ...
  • Contract Farming and Income 
    Sambuo, Damian (Mzumbe University, 2013)
    This study sought to examine the patterns and practices of contract farming, factors affecting productivity, and the impact of income in wealth creation in Urambo district, Tanzania. The specific objectives of this study ...
  • Contemporary Challenges Facing Small and Medium Enterprises in Tanzania 
    Mmari, G. A. N.; Malamsha, K. C. (Moshi University College of Co-operative and Business Studies, 2010)
    SMEs have become main economic actors both in developed and developing countries. The choice for SMEs as agents of change in these countries was made due to the fact that, they have simple flexible structures. In addition ...
  • Community Participation in Natural Resources Management in Malawi 
    Komba, Cyrill K. (Moshi University College of Co-operative and Business Studies, 2010)
    The sustainability of the environment and its resources always depend much on how the community manages it. In many parts of the world the problems of environmental destruction have been increasing as a result of human ...
  • Challenges Facing Traditional Co-operative Marketing Practices 
    Danda, Eligius B. M.; King, Rwechungura T.R. (Moshi University College of Co-operative and Business Studies, 2006)
    This report presents, in summary, the findings of a study on Biharamulo Co-operative Union (BCU) in Biharamulo district. The overall objective of this study was to identify and document experiences of innovations in the ...
  • Aspirations of Small Co-operatives to Serve Bigger Geographical Areas 
    Danda, Eligius B. M.; King, Rwechungura T. R. (Moshi University College of Co-operative and Business Studies, 2006)
    This report presents a description of internally-generated innovations by a small sized co-operative society determined to serve a district-based coffee farming community. It shows how Ngara Farmers Co-operative Society ...
  • Alternative Marketing Strategies for Primary Co-operative Societies 
    Maleko, Grace N.; Mkwizu, Rida E. (Moshi University College of Co-operative and Business Studies, 2006)
    This report presents the findings of a study on Kimuli Primary Co-operative Society, commissioned by the then Ministry of Co-operatives and Marketing. The study generally aimed at documenting innovations made by co-operatives ...
  • Accessibility and Utilization of Reproductive Health Information Among Secondary School Students in Chunya District, Tanzania 
    John, Jackson (University of Dar es Salaam, 2010)
    The primary aim of this study was to determine the accessibility and utilization of reproductive health (RH) information among secondary school students in Chunya district. The study intended to investigate the extent ...

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