GENDERED FACTORS AND SMALL-SCALE FISH BUSINESS GROWTH IN MWANZA, TANZANIA

Advera Gibe Roche (), John N. Jeckoniah () and Fatihiya A. Massawe ()
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Advera Gibe Roche: College of Social Sciences and Humanities, Morogoro, Tanzania
John N. Jeckoniah: College of Social Sciences and Humanities, Morogoro, Tanzania
Fatihiya A. Massawe: Institute of Judicial Administration, Lushoto, Tanzania

Business Excellence and Management, 2023, vol. 13, issue 2, 80-96

Abstract: The study aimed to assess the factors influencing the growth of small-scale fish businesses (SSFBs) owned by women in Mwanza, Tanzania. A total of 309 individuals in the fish industry were surveyed through questionnaires, focus group discussions, and key informant interviews. The study assessed the nature of small-scale fish businesses, the constraints facing them, and the determinants of small-scale fish businesses measured by the daily profits obtained. Results showed that marital status, experience in the business, daily capital, type of customers, storage facilities, and involvement in self-help groups significantly impacted daily profit. The study found that women's capital investment and profits were lower compared to men, mainly due to differences in these factors. The study highlights the need for policies to support women-owned SSFBs, including the establishment of self-help groups to provide opportunities for networking and support. The study calls for programmes to boost the growth of women's SSFBs, addressing the challenges and constraints they face. The results emphasize the importance of promoting entrepreneurship and job creation, particularly among women, to drive economic growth in the region.

Keywords: small-scale fish business; business growth; gendered factors; Tanzania (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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