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Recent Submissions
Factors influencing the performance of marketing intermediaries in bean marketing in karagwe district, Tanzania
(Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2009) Mushongi Cypridion Cyprian
This study is about the contribution of financial services on Emerging Urban Centres
(EUC). The study was conducted in Mvomero District, Turiani division, in Madizini
Township Authority. The interactions between the Emerging Urban Centre and a
neighbouring village (rural) were used to explain rural urban linkages. These
interactions are manifested through the movement of people, goods and services
between the two places. The objectives of the study were to: i) Identify factors that
influence emergence of urban centres, ii) Evaluate income opportunities in emerging
urban centres, iii) Analyze financial flows between rural and emerging urban areas and
iv) identify saving and credit services in the study area. A sample household survey was
used to collect data in both rural (Kunke village) and EUC (Madizini township). A
purposive and simple random sampling was used to select 150 respondents. Descriptive
statistics which include percentages, frequencies, and cross tabulations were used in the
data analysis. / test statistics were used to compare differences in income between rural
and urban households. The findings indicated that urban residents had better access to
credit services (63%) than the rural residents (45%). Farming was the main source of
household income and livelihood in both urban and rural areas. It is recommended that
the development practitioners should develop policy which will guide provision of
affordable interest rate to customers and give priorities to those who wants to establish
SACCOS in rural areas for the improvement of financial service in both rural and urban
areas. When the financial services are working properly, the farming activitites are more
likely to improve as well.
Tropical rainforest deforestation, biodiversity benefits and sustainable landuse: analysis of economic and ecological aspects related to the Nguru mountains, Tanzania.
(Agricultural University of Norway, 1995) Monela, Gerald C.
Monela, G.C. 1995: Tropical rainforest deforestation, biodiversity benefits and sustainable
landuse: Analysis of economic and ecological aspects related to the Nguru mountains, Tanzania.
Doctor Scientiarum Theses 1995:27, ISSN 0802-3220.
The threat to the rainforest in the Nguru mountains due to landuse problems is serious. Because
of the strong link between agriculture and forest degradation, any attempt to alleviate ecological
problems must to a large extent address agricultural-related landuse problems. The primary
objective of this study is to analyze the possibilities for sustainable integrated management of
land-based resources and ecological conservation in the Nguru mountains in order to improve the
living standard of the people and preserve the tropical rainforest in the area. More specifically,
landuse practices are analyzed and micro-economic analysis is used to evaluate the efficiency in
resource use. Mathematical programming is applied in an empirical case study to examine the
impact on deforestation pressure, of agriculture, population pressure and risk. It is also used to
formulate economically efficient farm plans at household farm level in order to analyze the
potential for improving people’s income and resource use. The study is presented in form of three
reports titled as follows:
Report 1. Rainforest degradation and landuse in the Nguru mountains, Tanzania: Analysis of
socio-economic and ecological aspects.
Report 2. Analysis of the use of tropical rainforest species and evaluation of buffer zones and
other control mechanisms in preserving the tropical rainforest adjacent to Mhonda
village in the Nguru Mountains, Tanzania.
Report 3. Socio-economic analysis of deforestation of tropical rainforests as a consequence of
agriculture productivity, risks and population growth: A case study of Mhonda
village in the Nguru mountains, Tanzania.
Results show that several interrelated factors are main driving forces for landuse problems which
enhance deforestation pressure in the Nguru mountains. These include poverty, growing
population, increased domestic demand, lack of knowledge, and risk. The effect of these factors
is enhanced by market and government failures which are partly influenced by demands external
to the country. These factors must be considered to improve farming practices and landuse,
prevent excessive use of the rainforest, and reduce deforestation pressure and degradation. No
single solution exist for these landuse problems, yet the insights gained through the analysis done
provide information to alleviate the situation.
Climate variability and climate information use for water resources conservation decisions: a case of Kilombero river catchment, Tanzania
(Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2018) Moirana, Emanuel Lorivi
This study assessed climate variability and the use of weather and climate information for
water resources conservation decisions in the Kilombero River catchment. In addition, it
assessed the extent of climate change adaptation strategies in the National Water Policy of
2002. Data were collected from 120 household respondents, three focus group and seven
key informants in the three study villages. Historical rainfall and temperature data were
also obtained from the Tanzania Meteorological Agency to discern climate variability in
the area. The rainfall and temperature data were analysed for trends using Mann-Kendall
test. Quantitative data were analysed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences while
qualitative information was analysed using content analysis. Tobit regression model was
used to established factors which influence use of weather and climate information.
Results show inter-annual and seasonal rainfalls do not show consistence increasing or
decreasing trends in Mahenge, Kilombero and Ifakara stations for the period 1986 - 2016.
However, annual and intermediate (January and February) rainfalls in Mahenge showed
decreasing trends significant at 0.05 a level of significance. Temperatures were increasing
at Mahenge station for all seasons, but significant trends were observed in annual
minimum and minimum temperatures during short rains (October, November and
December) at 0.05 and 0.01 a levels of significance respectively. Weather and climate
information are locally available in the area with medium use. Extension visits (13=0.079;
p<0.01), scientific types (13=0.182; p<0.05), traditional methods (13=0.114; p<0.05) and
household income (13=0.072; p<0.05) were the only factors which had significant and
positive correlations with decisions on water resources conservation. It is concluded that
climate is highly variable and there is medium use of weather and climate information.
The study recommends improvements of communities’ adaptive capacity emphasize
factors which had significant positive correlations with decisions on water resources
conservation.
The contribution of women development fund (WDF) to poverty reduction in Moshi rural District, Tanzania
(Sokoine University of Agriculture., 2010) Mganga Heri David
The main objective of this study was to determine the contribution of Women
Development Fund (WDF) to poverty reduction. Data were collected from six wards
of Moshi Rural District and from the District Community Development Office
offering small scale credit from WDF to women in the District. The specific
objectives were to determine the level of awareness of intended beneficiaries on
WDF, to examine the procedures, requirements and transaction costs for accessing
loans from WDF, to examine how the credit received has been utilized, to compare
the number of assets owned and housing condition before and after receiving credit
from WDF and between those who have accessed credit from WDF and those who
have not. 120 women (60 borrowers and 60 non borrowers), were interviewed using
a structured questionnaire. The analysis was carried out using the Statistical Package
for Social Sciences (SPSS) computer software where means, frequencies and
percentages were established. The cross tab computer sub program was also applied
to determine relationships between and among variables. T-test was also run to
compare socio-economic status of borrowers and non borrowers based on asset
index. The results show that there is a significant difference in assets owned and
therefore socio economic status between beneficiaries of the credit from WDF and
non beneficiaries. The study revealed that women can borrow and use credit to
improve their lives, but the main problems are lack of awareness on the existence of
WDF and lack of business skills which obstruct their opportunity of benefiting from
the WDF. From the study the following are recommended: - training on how to
benefit from credit fund should be given to all beneficiaries and not only to group
leaders, the government should cover the costs of food and transport to the
beneficiaries who are attending the training workshops, seminars and similar sessions
to reduce the loan transaction costs for the intended beneficiaries.
The impact of road transport on agricultural production: in Morogoro District, Tanzania
(Sokoine University of Agriculture., 2008) Msangya Benedicto
Tanzania economy depends much on agriculture as its main stay, but still rural farmers
suffer from poor road transport and high cost of transport of products to markets. Problems
in transport sector affect agricultural production in two ways. Firstly, the time and energy
spent on transport related activities reduce labour productivity because the transport
charges have led the price of fertilizers to be very high, hence reduces the profits which
labour could get. Secondly, increased market costs as a result of inadequate and poorly
maintained roads that are passed on to the farmers in terms of low farm -gate price. In
many food-growing areas, crops are carried in many kilometers by head to the assembly
markets or roadsides. Despite the efforts made by the government concerning road
transport, still there is inadequate agricultural production in rural areas. Because of this
structure of human settlement and production, road transport system assumes an
extraordinarily important role in the economic development of an area. The study evaluates
the impact of road transport on agricultural production. It was conducted at Mikese,
Kiroka, Kinole and Mkambarani wards located in Morogoro District. It involved 100
respondents who were household members; other participants include government officials
and political leaders. Data were collected through structured questionnaire as a major tool
for data collection. The Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) was used to analyze
data. The results reveal transport improvements are thus critical for rural development and
poverty reduction. The link and impact lies in the fact that improved transportation
improves access to economic opportunities by reducing transport costs. It also ensures
increased agricultural productivity, opens up room for participation in non agricultural
activities through time saving effects, eases accessibility to markets and social services,
and links the rural sector to the rest of the economy.