Examining the Challenges Hindering Business Success of Small Entrepreneurs in Fishery Sector in Muleba District

Makirita, Daniel (2024) Examining the Challenges Hindering Business Success of Small Entrepreneurs in Fishery Sector in Muleba District. Masters thesis, The Open University of Tanzania.

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Abstract

The purpose of this study was to examine the challenges facing the success of small-scale fishery in Muleba District. From the literature review and the gap that was identified, the study came up with three specific research objectives which were proposed in the conceptual framework to encompass three main variables namely, economic challenges, technological challenges and environmental challenges. The objectives were (i) to examine economic challenge hindering business success of small entrepreneurs in fishery sector in Muleba district, (ii) to examine environmental challenges hindering business success of small entrepreneurs in fishery sector in Muleba district and (iii) to examine technological factors hindering business success of small entrepreneurs in fishery sector in Muleba district. The study issued a questionnaire which was composed of 357 respondents who were mainly fishermen, boat owners, fish sellers and a few government officers in the fishing department in Muleba. Data was analysed in mean values and standard deviation and also regression analysis. A multiple regression analysis as the final set of data analysis revealed that economic, environmental and technological challenges were negatively related to the success of small-scale fishery in Muleba District. These findings are important in two ways; first the study extends knowledge in fishery in an area which has been less studied. Second, the study is useful to various policy makers in the government especially in marine sector and aquatic animals especially to know where support is needed to improve the fishery sector.

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