https://ujmdd.mzumbe.ac.tz/index.php/ujmdd <p>‘<em>Uongozi’</em> is a Kiswahili word for Leadership. <strong>“UONGOZI” - Journal of Management Development Dynamics (UJMDD)</strong> is a multidisciplinary journal sponsored and published by Mzumbe University, Tanzania. The Journal aims at providing management trainers, consultants and practicing managers and other stakeholders with a scholarly forum for an exchange of ideas and experiences. The objective is to fill the vacuum of relevant information for managers, management experts and students in African countries and beyond.</p> <p>The Journal is published <strong><em>twice</em></strong><em> a year,</em> in <strong>June</strong> and <strong>December</strong>.</p> en-US uongozijournal_chiefeditor@mzumbe.ac.tz ( Dr. Mary Rutenge) webmaster@mzumbe.ac.tz (Joseph Kiphizi) Wed, 28 May 2025 14:33:15 +0000 OJS 3.3.0.11 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 60 https://ujmdd.mzumbe.ac.tz/index.php/ujmdd/article/view/136 <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><em>This study examined the role of digital technologies in enhancing agricultural productivity and sustainability among smallholder farmers in Morogoro Region, Tanzania. Using a cross-sectional research design, data were collected from 150 randomly selected farmers utilizing digital agricultural tools. Findings indicated significant productivity gains, particularly a notable 64.8% increase in maize yields attributed to mobile weather forecasting applications and precision agriculture tools. Despite these positive outcomes, the broader adoption and effectiveness of digital technologies were hindered by barriers such as high initial investment costs, unreliable internet connectivity, and limited digital literacy. While approximately 56.7% of respondents reported improved market access through digital platforms, inconsistent connectivity and inadequate digital skills limited the sustained realization of these benefits.In addition, the fact that 60% of respondents claimed that digital technologies have not led to a significant reduction in administrative workloads suggests a critical need for increased training and improved technological infrastructure. While switching to digital tools promoted sustainable practices like organic farming and crop rotation, their use to mitigate income volatility was limited by the price vicious cycle of global commodity markets and the unpredictability of the weather. The study calls for targeted investments to enable greater access to the rural digital infrastructure, financial incentives for consumers designed to lower the cost of adoption, and comprehensive digital literacy training programs to be offered to rural consumers.</em></p> Coretha Komba, Veronica E. Lowokelo Copyright (c) 2023 The UONGOZI Journal of Management and Development Dynamics https://ujmdd.mzumbe.ac.tz/index.php/ujmdd/article/view/136 Tue, 27 May 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://ujmdd.mzumbe.ac.tz/index.php/ujmdd/article/view/137 <p><em>Community development programs play a critical role in alleviating poverty and food insecurityamong households by improving access to essential services, enhancing income opportunities, and promoting food security. Poverty, food insecurity, and low household income remain persistent challenges in many developing countries, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa, where they present significant obstacles to improving living standards and achieving sustainable development goals. Therefore, the current study examines the determinants of poverty, participation in community development programs, and the impact of such participation on household livelihood in Tanzania using data from the 2022 Tanzania Demographic and Health Survey. The study employs Probit regression to analyze the determinants of poverty and participation. At the same time, Propensity Score Matching (PSM) is used to assess the impact of participation in community development programs on household income and food security. The results show that household size, gender, education level, and access to health services are significant determinants of poverty, while factors such as age, marital status, access to healthcare, and clean water influence participation in community programs. PSM results indicate that participation in community development programs significantly improves both household income and food security. These findings suggest that enhancing access to community development programs, particularly in rural areas, and addressing barriers to participation could have a substantial positive impact on household welfare. The study recommends that policymakers focus on improving access to essential services, providing training, and ensuring that development interventions are more inclusive, particularly for </em><em>marginalized groups such as women and the rural population.</em></p> Coretha Komba Copyright (c) 2023 The UONGOZI Journal of Management and Development Dynamics https://ujmdd.mzumbe.ac.tz/index.php/ujmdd/article/view/137 Tue, 27 May 2025 00:00:00 +0000