Factors influencing sustainability of development of farmer cooperatives in Tanzania: a case study of Moshi District Council.

Msuya, Stephano Rashid (2022) Factors influencing sustainability of development of farmer cooperatives in Tanzania: a case study of Moshi District Council. Masters thesis, The Open University of Tanzania.

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Abstract

The study assessed factors influencing sustainability of development of farmer cooperatives in Tanzania. The study guided by the Theory of Change and Results Theory. This study applied qualitative approach and complemented by quantitative approach. The study reached all targeted 120 respondents from the members and board members of farmer cooperatives, Moshi District council and Regional commission offices in the Kilimanjaro region. The data was collected and analyzed by using Kobo Toolbox. The results show that, cooperative management, members’ commitment and effective communication are influencing to the sustainability of development of farmer cooperatives. Furthermore the results shown that cooperative board members have computer literacy to run ICT based information system but the challenge existing in their cooperative are limited budget. The study concluded that, Cooperatives, including saving and credit cooperatives, play a significant role in the sustainability of development by providing financial services to the farmers and low income earners members. The study recommended that digitalization of operations and encouraging involvement of farmer organizations and financial institutions to stimulate innovative packages for more youth and women inclusion while improving performance of farmer cooperatives and enhance their contribution to economic growth in Tanzania. Keywords: Sustainability, Sustainable Development, Farmer, Cooperative.

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