A study of the sustainability of the caritas dairy cattle project in Mbeya rural district, Tanzania
| dc.contributor.author | Kubetta, N.E. | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2024-05-24T13:19:31Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2024-05-24T13:19:31Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2011 | |
| dc.description | Thesis | |
| dc.description.abstract | Poverty remains predominantly a rural phenomenon, although the number of the poor in urban areas, mainly the unemployed and those engaged in the informal sector, is growing fast. Since independence, the Government of Tanzania has had poverty eradication as one of its main goals. One of the interventions is the creation of an enabling environment for private investment in productive sectors including agriculture and livestock, mining and tourism among others. This study was done in Mbeya Rural District with the objective of assessing the sustainability of the CARITAS Dairy Cattle Project. The study used a cross-sectional design in which a sample of 112 household beneficiaries was interviewed using a structured questionnaire. The collected data were analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) computer program. Results from this study revealed that more than 87% had a primary education which is sufficient for livestock keeping. The community was fully involved and participated during establishment of the project and thus, it is quite aware of the project details and its importance. About 53% had attended training on dairy cattle management while the rest received knowledge and skills through their colleagues. More than 56% of the beneficiaries earned their annual income ranging from Tshs 500 000.00 to Tshs 2 500 000.00 through milk production. Considering all the above, the project showed all signs of sustainability provided that beneficiaries are empowered through market opportunities for the livestock products mainly milk, involves other development partners and ensures higher coverage of training on dairy cattle management and product marketing in the area. | |
| dc.description.sponsorship | PARENTS | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://www.suaire.sua.ac.tz/handle/123456789/6139 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | |
| dc.publisher | Sokoine University of Agriculture | |
| dc.subject | Poverty | |
| dc.subject | urban areas | |
| dc.subject | informal sector | |
| dc.subject | poverty eradication | |
| dc.subject | caritas dairy cattle | |
| dc.title | A study of the sustainability of the caritas dairy cattle project in Mbeya rural district, Tanzania | |
| dc.type | Thesis |