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

  • The Role of Savings and Credit Cooperatives (SACCOS) in Financial Intermediation 
    Mataba, Lucas; Haule, Tito (Moshi University College of Co-operative and Business Studies, 2009)
    The main objective of this study was to examine the extent to which SAC'COS have been able to provide financial service in the rural and semi rural-setting. Kitunda SACCOS was used a case study. Virous methods were used ...
  • The Interaction between Intra-Regional Investment and Trade Flows 
    Ang’ani, Omuchcsi J. (University of Yaoundé II, 2019)
    The study sought to determine the relationship between intra-regional investment and intraregional trade flows within the EAC over the period 2008-2016. To do this, we considered bilateral flows from five EAC countries ...
  • Role of co-operatives in achieving sustainable rural development 
    Towo, Esther; Chambo, Suleman (Moshi University College of Co-operative and Business Studies, 2014)
    Agricultural co-operatives have been regarded as important institutions for the survival of early and modern human- beings. The nature of agricultural cooperatives has been changing overtime depending on the socio-economic ...
  • Shopping Orientation and Consumer Purchase Decision in Shopping Malls 
    Mmari, Winnrose E.; Kazungu, Isaac (Moshi Co-operative University, 2019)
    Shopping orientation moderates the effects of the retail store's environment on customers' experiences and behaviours. These qualify shopping orientation as a variable that may guide customer segmentation and enable ...
  • Regulation of Primary SACCOS Credit Advancement in Tanzania 
    Mukama, Rosemary J. (Mzumbe University, 2019)
    Notably, in 1991 during major financial reforms, Primary SACCOS were established as equity based microfinance institutions for financial inclusion of low and middle income earners. Accordingly, regulation of primary ...
  • Poverty Alleviation through Elimination of Barriers in Women Owned Small Business 
    Mmari, G.A.N. (Moshi University College of Co-operative and Business Studies, 2006)
    This paper tries to address the problems faced by women entrepreneurs in establishing and managing their small business enterprises. Comparison is male between female and male entrepreneurs. It has tried to give some ...
  • Motivationsfor Personal Naming Among the Sukuma of Shinyanga, Tanzania 
    Mapunda, Gastor C.; Shigini, Peter G. (Moshi Co-operative University, 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 handled ...
  • Improvement of SACCOS Business through Assets-Liability Management 
    Kaleshu, Jones T. (Moshi University College of Co-operative and Business Studies, 2006)
    Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies as financial intermediates provide financial services that connect lenders and borrowers within a society. In order to meet demands of suppliers and users of funds they embark on ...
  • Factors Influencing Participation of Smallholder Farmers in Livestock Markets in Mbulu and Bariadi Districts, Tanzania 
    Mbentbela, Mayala N. (Moshi Co-operative University, 2019)
    This aper explores the factors influencing livestock market participation decision of smallholder farmers in Mbulu and Bariadi districts, Tanzania. The objective of the study to sort out the key factors that influence ...
  • Examining the economic potential of tree planting for sustainable wood energy production and consumption in developing countries 
    Kulindwa, Yusuph J. (University of Dar es Salaam, 2017)
    Despite the fact that Indigenous forests are deacresing and demand for wood energy is increasing in developing countries, tree-planting activities are not expanding significantly, particularly in Tanzania. In this paper, ...
  • Effective Supervision of Research Students 
    Jonathan, Samuel (Moshi University College of Co-operative and Business Studies, 2006)
    Supervision of research students is commonly regarded as advisory. The shift of emphasis to the teaching and managerial roles is a new phenomenon. This study has applied the situational leadership model to the activity ...
  • Assessment of the Performance of the National Health Insurance Fund 
    Kimantbo, E. E; Nlcini, Melickzedek G. (Moshi University College of Co-operative and Business Studies, 2009)
    Tanzania. like many other African countries. has nearly half the health system financing coming from households. The government and development partners contribute approximately 45% of total health system financing out ...
  • Assessment of Sustainability of Farmers’ Organisations in Malawi 
    Kumburu, Neema P. (Moshi University College of Co-operative and Business Studies, 2009)
    The study sought to assess the sustainability of rural producer organisation in Malawi with reference to NASFAM member of Rural Producer Organisations in Kasungu and Mchinji District Central Malawi. A semi-structured ...
  • Analysis of Factors Influencing Producers, Traders and Consumers’ Intake of Traditional African Vegetables 
    Kimambo, Johnson J. (Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, 2016)
    The contribution of Traditional African Vegetables (TAVs) to reduction of malnutrition, stunting and poor health among consumers in Sub-Saharan Africa cannot be overemphasized. This is due to high contents of vitamins, ...
  • Impact of Co-operative Financial Services on Growth and Development of Small Businesses in Tanzania 
    Ngugi, Daniel (Moshi University College of Co-operative and Business Studies, 2011)
    The concept of informal cooperatives has aroused considerable interest in recent years. Several studies on the subject show that on average, over 80% of business finance for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) comes from ...
  • Governance in Co-operatives and the Competitive Business Environment in Africa 
    Danda, Eligius B.; Bamanyisa, Mushumbusi (Moshi University College of Co-operative and Business Studies, 2011)
    Organizations, mostly agricultural-based, have pioneered the provision of important social and services for their members, albeit to some limited extent largely in rural Africa as well as in urban Rural smallholder ...
  • Effects of Climate Change on Cooperative Development 
    Mangasini, A. K.; Muhandeni, M. R. (Moshi University College of Cooperative and Business Studies, 2011)
    Climate change poses serious challenges on the social and economic development of various worldwide. Such challenges are much more severe in developing countries. To attain Tanzanian's development Vision 2025, an ...
  • Co-operative Banking in Tanzania 
    Makwabe, Elizabeth C. (Moshi Co-operative University, 2011)
    This paper builds upon recent advances in the cooperative banking in Tanzania which tends to extend and complement the economic growth through co operatives. The main objective of this paper is to show from the practitioner's ...
  • Cooperative Association as a Tool for Rural Development and Poverty Reduction in Rwanda 
    Adebayo, S. T .; Chinedum, Onuoha H.; Dabo, Christopher S.P.; Pascal, H. (Kabale University Uganda, 2011)
    This study examined cooperative association as a strategy for rural development and property reduction in Rwanda. Case study of cooperative Abahuzamugambi ba Kawa based in Maraba sector, Huye District in southern province. ...
  • The Role of Social and Solidarity Economy in Developing Countries 
    Bee, E K. (Moshi University College of Co-operative and Business Studies, 2011)
    There is a growing consensus that Social and Solidarity Economy (SSEs) play significant roles in socio-economic, cultural, and political development in many countries worldwide. However, there is no common definition of ...