Abstract:
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 unique features of the reforms included the determination to
diversify their business lines, instead of relying on only one cash crop cashewnuts. Another feature
was the AMCOS' engagement in strategic planning for their co-operative operations. In this report,
these features are described in detail and inspiring lessons are clearly put forth for other cooperative members to emulate.
