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The Effect of Extension Services Access on Technical Efficiency Among Smallholder Sugarcane Farmers in Kilombero Valley: Evidence from the Propensity Score Matching Approach
(IRDP, 2022-12)
This study assesses the effect of access to extension services on the Technical Efficiency (TE) of
Smallholder Sugarcane Farmers (SHSCFs) in Kilombero valley, Tanzania. Based on a crosssectional survey of 274 randomly ...
Factors Influencing the Adoption of Improved Oil Palm Variety in Kigoma Rural District of Tanzania
(IRDP, 2022-12)
Abstract
Climate change has been reported to pose negative effects on agriculture globally. Adoption of
Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) practices such as using improved seeds has been widely
recognized as a promising ...
The Impact of ICT Use on Trade Openness in Sub-Saharan African Countries
(IRDP, 2022-12)
This study uses panel data for 48 sub-Sahara Africa countries, ranging from the year 2000 to
2020, to empirically examine the impact of Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
use and adoption (internet use) on ...
Use of Mobile Phone Services in Accessing Agricultural Market Information Among Smallholder Farmers in Bahi and Mvomero Districts, Tanzania
(IRDP, 2022-12)
The government of Tanzania plays a great role in promoting mobile phone use in the country.
Available statistics show that more than 50 million sim cards were registered by June 2022.
Also, over 60% small-scale farmers ...
Factors Influencing Technical Efficiency of Sunflower Production among Smallholder Farmers in Chemba District, Central Tanzania
(IRDP, 2022-12)
The intention of this study was to assess the technical efficiency of farmers in sunflower
production in Chemba District. Specifically, the study determined Technical Efficiency of
sunflower production in the study ...
Determinants of Loan Repayment among Youth in Groups in Bukombe District, Tanzania
(IRDP, 2022-12)
This paper assesses the determinants of loan repayment among Youth in Groups in the
Bukombe District. Specifically, the paper examines socioeconomic factors that influence loan
repayments among youth, the extent of ...
The Impact of ICT Innovation on the Economic Performance of sub-Saharan African Countries
(IRDP, 2022-12)
This study examines the impact of ICT innovation on the economic performance of 48 sub-Saharan
African countries. The study used fixed and random effect models to estimate the impact of ICT
innovation on economic ...
Determinants of Rural and Urban Postnatal Care Differentials among Newborns in Tanzania
(IRDP, 2022-12)
This study examined determinants of rural and urban postnatal care differentials among
newborns in Tanzania. The study used secondary data from the national cross-sectional
Demographic and Health Survey (TDHS-MIS) for ...
Analysis of Factors Influencing Household Expenditure on Education: Evidence from Kalambo District, Tanzania
(IRDP, 2022-12)
This paper provides empirical evidence on the factors influencing education spending at the
household level in Tanzania by using a cross-sectional household survey conducted on selected
households in Kalambo districts. ...