The Effect of Transport Infrastructure Connectivity on Revenue Collection: A Case of Mtwara Port.

Nzunda, Elias Stephano (2024) The Effect of Transport Infrastructure Connectivity on Revenue Collection: A Case of Mtwara Port. Masters thesis, The Open University of Tanzania.

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Abstract

The study assessed the effect of transport infrastructure connectivity on revenue collection with a case study of Mtwara port. The study was motivated by a growing demand for reliable transport infrastructure connectivity for smooth operation of international trade and operations for more revenue to finance government operations. The objectives of the study were to assess the effects of organizational capital resources, human capital resources and the role of maritime transport connectivity on revenue collection at Mtwara port. Three alternative hypotheses were tested based on set objectives. The study adopted the Resource Based Theory to conceptualize the variables used in the study. A cross sectional case study design was adopted where quantitative data was collected using closed-ended questionnaires. A sample of 115 employees determined using the Yamane (1967) formula out of 161 employees were selected. Using a random sampling method, 120 questionnaires were administered to collect data where only 115 questionnaires were returned, constituting a response rate of 95.83%. Prerequisite tests were carried out for linearity, normality, multicollinearity and homoscedasticity. The analysis was carried out using descriptive statistics and multiple regression analysis. The findings of the study revealed a positive significant effect of organizational capital resources on revenue collection (Beta = 0.165, P< 0.004), a positive significant effect of human capital resources on revenue collection (Beta = 0.241, P< 0.000) and a positive significant effect of maritime transport connectivity on revenue collection to (Beta =0.168, P<0.003). The study recommended that efforts should be made by policy and decision makers to invest significantly in organizational capital resources, human capital resources and maritime transport connectivity to enhance reliable transport infrastructure connectivity and revenue collection in Tanzanian ports.

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