Livelihood Levels of Green Banana Actors along the Value Chain in Moshi and Meru Districts, Tanzania
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2023-12
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African Journal of Accounting and Social Science Studies (AJASS)
Abstract
The study explored the livelihood levels of green banana actors along the value
chain in Moshi and Meru Districts in Tanzania. Descriptive statistics (means,
percentages, frequencies, and tables) were used to analyse the actors’ capital
sources, activities, capabilities, and assets owned. Binary logistics regression
was used to compare the relationships between actors’ capabilities and assets
owned. A convenient sampling technique was used to select samples of green
banana producers, collectors, processors, wholesalers, and retailers. The sample
size of Farmers was 118, Collectors 96, Processors 46, Wholesalers 112, and
Retailers 88 for the two districts. Semi-structured questionnaires were used to
interview banana value chain actors to obtain primary data. The study found that
the actors have different sources of capital. 94 out of 407 respondents (23.10%)
relied on banks for their capital needs. A significant majority of respondents, 288
out of 407 (70.76%), relied on their assets as a capital source. The findings of
livelihood capabilities show that the majority of households (69.53%) fall under
the "Low" income level. On average, the surveyed households own 1 house with
an average value of 18,300,000 TZS. Again, each surveyed household owns 8
acres of land with an average combined value of 89,900,000 TZS to assets owned
by banana value chain actors. In conclusion, it was found that there are several
areas where livelihood capabilities can be enhanced. The study recommends that
the actors should be assisted by Local Government Authorities to have different
sources of capital. Most of them sell their personal savings, investments, or other
tangible assets to fund their ventures. The study also recommends that the actors
should focus more on livestock and land ownership since they are significant in
both communication and business running capabilities.
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Livelihood levels, green banana, green banana value chain actors