Improved Income of Nani Kama Mama Group through Sweet Potato Vines Production in Yombo Ward, Bagamoyo District.

Simbano, Halima Shabani (2025) Improved Income of Nani Kama Mama Group through Sweet Potato Vines Production in Yombo Ward, Bagamoyo District. Masters thesis, The Open University of Tanzania.

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Abstract

This study focuses on improving the economic empowerment of the Nani Kama Mama Group through sweet potato vine production. The Community Needs Assessment (CNA) identified key challenges, including limited access to agricultural resources, training, and market linkages. Objectives of the CNA included analyzing women’s economic activities, available resources, and potential income-generating activities. A mixed-method approach was employed, utilizing surveys, interviews, and participatory discussions. Findings revealed that access to quality seeds, modern farming techniques, and reliable markets were critical needs. The project implementation report detailed activities such as training in modern farming methods, securing farmland, cultivating sweet potatoes, and establishing market linkages. Participatory monitoring and evaluation involved community-driven action plans, self-assessments, and regular follow-ups, ensuring accountability and ownership. Concluding that the project fostered sustainable development, recommendations emphasized capacity-building, resource mobilization, and partnership expansion to support future initiatives. This Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) approach ensures long-term community resilience and economic independence. Keywords: Sweet potato farming, community empowerment, women’s economic activities, participatory development. monitoring, sustainable livelihoods, agricultural

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