Dissertations (Master's) MAED
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Item Relationship between tomato production and household poverty reduction in Hai district, Tanzania(Mzumbe Unversity, 2019) Msimbe, MarthaI would like to express my deepest appreciation to all those who provided me with possibilities for successful completion of this research work. I feel greatly indebted to a number of individuals that without their assistance this work would not be possible. First, I am grateful to the almighty God for enabling me to successfully accomplish my studies. Second, I am indebted to my supervisor, Dr. Divina L. Shio who was generous with her time in providing me with invaluable guidance, comments and suggestions which helped in producing this report. I would like to thank tomato farmers and officials of Hai district who provided useful data for this study. Finally I am deeply indebted to my parents, Dr and Mrs Gasper Msimbe, for their moral and financial support during the whole time of my studies at Mzumbe University. While many people have been acknowledged for helping me in this work, I remain solely responsible for shortcomings and views expressed in this dissertation.Item Participation of households in local economic development programme and poverty reduction: Empirical evidence from support to local economy in Mwanza (slem)(Mzumbe University, 2013) Marco, SaluThe main objective of this study was to assess the various factors that influence participation of households in local economic development income generating activities as well as poverty reduction in the study area of Mwanza region. Two districts were purposively selected basing on the availability of households who participated in local economic development projects. These districts are Misungwi and Sengerema. To better inform, this study employed a sample size of 240 households to determine the factors which influences household participation in local economy and poverty reduction. The study revealed that most of the surveyed households participated in small business with participation rate of 38 percent and income share of 61.4 percent of the total income from household participation in local economy. Local economic development projects perceived to be important economic activities for income generation that assisted the households to finance some of their basic needs such as education 28 percent, food 29 percent, medical services 22 percent and clothing materials 21 percent. Tobit regression analysis was applied to investigate factors that influence households’ decision to participate in local economic activities. The results indicated that household participation in economic activities is significantly influenced by land size, amount of loan, location, other income and age square of household head. For the improvement of the programme there is a need to invest in education and rural infrastructure. Also, attention should be taken into account on the availability of sustainable markets, capital mobilization, accessibility of loans, women empowerment and support on research activities in local economic development programme.Item The impact of warehouse receipt system on income poverty reduction of cashewnut farmers in Newala District(Mzumbe University, 2013) Mpita, Halima AjaliThe Warehouse Receipt System (WRS) is one of the reform measures undertaken by the government of Tanzania in efforts to address the problems inefficient crops marketing systems. It is assumed that an improved efficiency of the marketing system through the WRP can help in poverty reduction by enhancing incomes of farmers via stable prices and reduced transactional risks. The main objective of this study was to examine the contribution of the WRS on the economic welfare of cashew nut farmers in Newala district. The underlying hypothesis of the study is that the WRS improves income of the farm households in Newala. Data was collected in six villages from a representative sample of 200 farmers out of 403,356. The studies applied a regression technique to analyze the postulated relationships. The findings showed that income of the farmers has significant effect on poverty reduction. Output price were negatively related with the income of the farmers using Warehouse Receipt System. These happen due to decrease change of price of cashew nut in the world market. The income of farmer improved slightly, but did not exceed Tshs. 500,000/= per annum. This represents an increase of about 43% of the farmers’ income. Levels of education of the farmers have positive impact with income and marketing on reduction of poverty. It can be concluded that the WRS can be an important tool for alleviating cashew nut marketing problems. However, at present, the significance of the WRS has not been felt much by farmers notably due to other distortions emanating from taxes and levies. The government should look into these issues carefully for the betterment of the cashew nut farmers. For better understanding of the contribution of the WRS, more research is needed especially on the role played by cooperative societies within the WRS framework.Item The impact of government expenditure on pro poor sectors in reducing poverty: The case of Kibaha District(Mzumbe University, 2013) Musiba, CrispinThis study examined the impact of government expenditure on pro poor sectors in reducing poverty in Kibaha district for the period of 2000 – 2009. The tool of analysis used is error correction model and pair wise granger causality to examine the impact of government expenditure on pro poor sectors for economic growth and poverty reduction. Tanzania has been characterized by increased public expenditure on pro poor sectors yet, it is experiencing an economic activity and pro poor growth been shrinking. For example, inflation has fallen from 30% in 1995 to 4.4% in 2004 and GDP grew at 5.2% in 2004, up from 2.6% in 1995. Despite these achievements, the decline in poverty has been only 3% during the 1990s (from 39 to 36%). The main objective of this study is to analysis the impact of government expenditure on pro-poor sectors in reducing poverty in Kibaha district. Pro poor sectors mentioned in this study are agriculture, health, education and roads. This study carried out statistical examinations to ensure the data was valid and reliable. Therefore, data diagnostics (stationery and unusual data) and good-fit model specification test (time series properties, normality test, unit root test, autocorrelation test, and cointegration test) were established. The study indicated that cointegration exist only when Per Capital Income (PCI) act as dependent variable. A long run relationship exists among PCI, road, health, education and agriculture expenditure in Kibaha district. The result for causality shows that government health expenditure granger causes per capital income and the causality runs from health expenditure to per capital income. Moreover, the result shows that on average, government expenditure on education have a positive significant effect on per capita income in Kibaha district. Others, government expenditure on agriculture and roads have positive relationship on per capita income and insignificant. Coefficient of health government expenditure has negative insignificant relationship on per capita income. The results emphasize the importance of government prioritization on its expenditure and spend.The implications of study are to improve investment to the pro poor sectors. In the course of implementing the development of pro poor sectors and other poverty reduction policies and strategies, people need to be trained for skills necessary to cater for the changing poverty and economic environment. It is recognized that, the success of poverty reduction policy depends on among others, well-developed human resources base.