This study explores the linkages between trade, development and poverty reduction in Tanzania. It uses the case of the fisheries sector. Data was obtained through interviews, questionnaires and from published sources. The ...

The study examines income inequality between grassroots farmers and food processors. Data collection involved interviews, observation and documentary analysis. Results show that the linkage has been established to be in ...

This paper attempts to bring out the historical sequence to show how the perceived weaknesses in one set of policies led to the choice of the next. It chronicles the change in agriculture policies as the government attempts ...

This study examines the performance of cashew nut industry in Southern Tanzania under the current policies of market liberalization. The specific objectives of the study were to assess production performance of cashew nuts ...

The study examines collective action initiatives to improve marketing performance. It focuses on the lessons from farmer groups in Tanzania. Data was obtained through interviews, questionnaires and observations. Findings ...

This journal reports that in the 1950s and 1960s Tanzania had the third largest co-operative movement in the world. These co-operatives provided economic and social protection to members so that poor peasants could sell ...

This paper compares findings from farm surveys conducted in Zimbabwe and Tanzania in 2001. It sets out to answer why some cotton-producing households generate comparatively higher levels of total cotton output, and conversely ...

This study assesses climate volatility and poverty vulnerability in Tanzania. Data was obtained through desk research and review of various literature and reports. The analysis finds that when considering a yields as ...

This report gives a brief overview of the vegetable sector in Tanzania. For this report mainly web based information was consulted besides some available articles and reports. Results show that tomato is the most important ...

The study examines social and environmental impacts of pesticide use in cotton production. Data collected involved review of documents. Results show that organic cotton production has proven its feasibility in many countries ...