Browsing by Author "Nguni, Winnie"

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    Contextual differences in tourism-agriculture linkages in selected regions of Tanzania.
    (Cambridge Scholars Publishing, 2021-02-25) Jani, Dev; Nguni, Winnie
    An exploratory study was conducted to ascertain differences in tourism-agriculture linkages in selected regions in Tanzania. Specifically, the study aimed at exploring if there are any situational factors that led into differences in the linkages. A case study of three tourism and agriculture based sites in Tanzania were of focus with data collected through in-depth interviews and focus group discussions with tourism and agriculture stakeholders including farmers, middlemen, managers of touristic accommodation, farmer associations and government officials. Secondary data were gathered through reviewing key documents. Thematic content analysis was performed and emerging patterns were observed. Findings indicate tourism-agriculture linkages to be context dependent depending on nature of supply and demand, magnitude of tourism activities, stage of tourism industry growth, hotel owner’s place of residence and hotel size and types of attractions and tourists. These contextual factors lead into the variations in complexity of supply chain and farmers perception of tourism. In a high agricultural output compared to tourism development areas the supply chains are shorter and the farmers perceive the tourism industry to offer less marketing opportunities. Smaller tourism accommodation facilities were noted to promote more of local dishes with most of the ingredients sourced locally. The study implies policies and business environments should be developed accordingly for different tourism destinations for the enhancement of tourism-agriculture linkages in different localities.
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    Participatory Land Use Planning to Support Tanzanian Farmer and Pastoralist Investment
    (International Land Coalition, 2014) Hart, Abigail; Elly, Tumsifu; Nguni, Winnie; Recha, John; Malley, Zacharia; Masha, Rodgers; Buck, Louise
    The food security of more than 80% of Tanzania’s population and the country’s economic growth depend on family farming on certifi ed village lands. Realizing importance of smallholder’s roles in food security and economic development, the government ntroduced Village Land Use Planning (VLUP) as a tool towards sustainable family arming in support of green growth – a strategy for sustainably improving productivity within degrading natural resources. This study explored the potential for village certifi cation and VLUP processes to improve opportunities for sustainable family farming and green growth development. The study focused Mbarali District in Mbeya Tanzania, where interest in VLUP has been growing a result of increasing demands on land for agriculture, livestock, conservation and, more recently, large‑scale agriculture investments. The study found that while the VLUP process is an important stepping stone for securing land tenure for smallholder farmers, many barriers currently prevent it from contributing to green growth at a signifi cant scale. Among the pertinent challenges are inadequate support (fi nancial and technical) for implementation, lack of undertstanding of village certifi cation and VLUP processes and its participatory nature by key actors, insensitivity to minority groups’ needs, and contests over boundaries between village governments. Preliminary fi ndings show that, where properly implemented, VLUP would potentially advance family farming leading to the issuing of Certifi cates of Customary Rights of Occupancy (CCRO) to individual farm families, providing legal mechanism for more vulnerable producers, particularly women, to protect their land and resources, guaranteeing long term access to common pool resources within the village, and reducing social confl icts.
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    Pre-trip vs. post-trip destination image variations: A case of inbound tourists to Tanzania
    (Journal of Tourism, 2016-03-30) Jani, Dev; Nguni, Winnie
    Despite the conceptual indications of destination image to vary with factors like travel status and tourist behaviour, there are few studies that have empirically researched the variations in destination image particularly in emerging destinations like those in Africa. Th is study aimed at testing the variation of pre- and post trip destination image held by inbound travellers to Tanzania. Four hypotheses were defi ned to test variation of destination image with travel status, destination familiarity, planning horizon, and sources of travel information. Data were collected from departing inbound tourists at major international airports using a self-administered questionnaire. Data from 294 dully fi lled questionnaires were subjected to descriptive tests, t-tests and ANOVA tests. Th e hypotheses testing the variation between pre and post destination image, visitation status, and planning horizon were partly rejected. The results indicate the post-trip destination image to be more favourable compared to the pre-trip image for some attributes. Diff erences in image were noted to vary between fi rst time and repeat visitors, particularly those related to adventure, natural attractions, and the easiness in intradestination travel. Generally, as the planning horizon increases the destination image becomes more favourable. Th e variation of destination image with sources of travel information was not upheld by the results. The results provide insights into destination marketing and destination experience management to tourism stakeholders.
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    Relationship Establishment in SCM in a Market with Enforcement and Regulation Challenges: Case of Tanzania
    (IGI Global, 2016-01) Nandonde, Felix A.; Nguni, Winnie
    In absence of effective state institutions, informal and private sector operations tend to govern the market. This problem is evident in the petroleum industry in Tanzania. However, little is known about how players in petroleum industry operate in those business environments. The purpose of this chapter is to explore establishment of a relationship between supplier-logistic firms in a post planned economy. The study employed case study interview with two petroleum products distributors in Tanzania to achieve its objective. Data were analyzed by thematic analytical techniques. Three major findings regarding buyersuppliers relationships in developing economies are presented: actors do not prefer to enforce contract that they sign, discretional relationships exist in petroleum business among actors and ‘undugunization’ is the strongest criteria in selection of actors. Study implies that for a supplier-logistic relationship to exist government has a great role to play in enforcement of laws.
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    UPGRADING IN LOCAL LINKAGES: EXAMINING FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES VALUE CHAIN FROM SMALLHOLDERS TO TOURIST HOTELS IN ZANZIBAR
    (Business Management Review, 2014-12) Nguni, Winnie
    This study aimed at examining smallholders upgrading in local linkages using evidence from fresh fruits and vegetables value chain from small farmers to tourist hotels in Zanzibar. The study employed a case study strategy of inquiry where, in-depth interviews with the hotel managers, intermediaries and small farmers were engaged in data collection which was later subjected to qualitative analysis and interpretation. The findings show that formal contracts coupled with captive linkages between tourist hotels and small farmers provide greater upgrading opportunities for smallholders. Market and other linkages characterised by informal contracts do not offer any potential for smallholders upgrading as they tend to reduce rewards and increase risks for small farmers with negative ramifications. The strategies and recommendations to strengthen the capabilities of local farmers to access this value chain and link-up with tourist hotels have been provided for further action.
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    VALUE CHAIN COORDINATION IN COFFEE SECTOR: AN ANALYSIS OF INFLUENCING FACTORS FOR SMALLHOLDERS UPGRADING IN TANZANIA
    (Academy of International Business Sub-Saharan Africa Chapter, 2014-08-13) Nguni, Winnie; Chalu, Henry
    This study aims to provide understanding of how value chain coordination in coffee sector influences smallholders upgrading in Tanzania. The study’s conceptual framework is based on global value chains and institutional perspective. Qualitative data collection approach through interviews, focus group discussions and documentary review was employed. Results indicate that critical factors can be grouped into institutional framework, standards, financing, and business management. The study recommends that to achieve a well-coordinated value chain that enhances smallholders upgrading, there is a need to improve institutional infrastructure, encourage local investment, facilitate good business models, and create financing mechanism for coffee production and selling.
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    Value Chain Coordination in Coffee Sector: An Analysis of Influencing Factors for Smallholders Upgrading in Tanzania
    (Academy of International Business Sub-Saharan Africa Chapter, 2014-08-13) Chalu, Henry; Nguni, Winnie
    This study aims to provide understanding of how value chain coordination in coffee sector influences smallholders upgrading in Tanzania. The study’s conceptual framework is based on global value chains and institutional perspective. Qualitative data collection approach through interviews, focus group discussions and documentary review was employed. Results indicate that critical factors can be grouped into institutional framework, standards, financing, and business management. The study recommends that to achieve a wellcoordinated value chain that enhances smallholders upgrading, there is a need to improve institutional infrastructure, encourage local investment, facilitate good business models, and create financing mechanism for coffee production and selling.
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    Variation of destination image with visitation status: A case of inbound tourists to Tanzania
    (APacCHRIE, 2014-05-21) Dev, Jan; Nguni, Winnie
    This study aimed at exploring the differences between the pre- and post trip image held by inbound travellers to Tanzania. The relationships between destination image and destination familiarity that was dimensionalized as previous destination experiences, planning horizon, and sources of travel information were also tested in the study. A self-administered questionnaire was used in data collection with the data subjected to t-tests and ANOVA tests. The result indicates the post-trip destination image to become more favourable compared to the pre-trip image for some attributes. Differences between the first time and repeat visitors were noted for adventure, natural attractions, and easiness in intra-destination image attributes. Generally, as the planning horizon increases the destination image becomes more favourable. The results provide insights into destination marketing and destination experience management to tourism stakeholders.