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    Influence of exogenous variables on interaction of small scale farmers with other actors in agricultural projects: a case of RIPAT-SUA project in Morogoro region, Tanzania
    (TAJAS, 2021) Ringo, G.P; Malisa, E.T
    Exogenous variables have the potential to influence interactions but have received little attention in the literature. Guided by Ostrom’s Institutional Analysis and Development (IAD) framework and social exchange theory (SET), the study described the patterns of farmers-other actors’ interactions, and determined exogenous factors influencing interactions using RIPAT-SUA project as a case study. Quantitative and qualitative data were collected through questionnaire survey and Focus Group Discussion (FGD)/key informant interview respectively. Multiple regression and content analysis were used to analyse quantitative and qualitative data respectively. Farmers-other actors’ interactions in agricultural projects increase with a decrease in distance from the market. Diversity of crops/livestock produced and the number of resources shared by actors had statistically significant influence on interactions. The RIPAT approach plays a crucial role in shaping the interactions; it influences the type of actors the farmers interact with and the pattern of interactions. The findings support the IAD and the SET, which, respectively, postulate that biophysical conditions (in this case proximity to market), and cost and rewards (in this case resources shared) are driving forces for farmers’ interactions. Rather than referring to it just as cost and rewards as the SET does, it should be explicit that both material and social benefits are important in shaping interactions. The study recommends ensuring that agricultural interventions are rewarding to farmers. Designing and implementation of agricultural projects ought to employ the RIPAT approach to spur fruitful interactions.
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    Power relations and knowledge linkages among actors in the groundnuts seed value chain in Central Tanzania
    (AJOL, 2024) Mulokozi, G. G.; Massawe G. D.; Mwololo J.
    Interdependence among actors enhances value chain functioning as it not only closely links them, but also enables them to engage with each other across the chain to form a network. The network created through these actors’ involvement and interdependence creates a necessary condition for adoption and diffusion of incentives for the value chain development and stability.In the groundnut seed value chain, less is known like in other crops’ value chain less is known on issues related to power relations and dynamics that can be assessed in levels and dimesnions of knowledge, material and income. This study aimed to assess the power relations and knowledge linkages among the actors in the groundnut seed value chain in central Tanzania. The specific objectives of the study were to identify the actors involved, their roles, and the influence and importance of power relations in the knowledge aspect. The study used a qualitative approach and a cross-sectional design. The primary data were collected through focus group discussions and key informant interviews, while the secondary data were obtained from records related to the groundnut crop and its value chain from the sampled districts covered by the Tropical Legumes III project. The UCINET software statistical package for network analysis was used to analyze the data collected. The study reveales that there is a number of actors at the village and district levels, some of whom were found in both levels.Further, power relations among these actors are revelead through centrality measures, emphasizing the significance of ties and linkages in shaping knowledge exchange dynamics. The findings speak volume on the role of influential actors at both levels, with implications for information flow, decision-making, and the overall success of the groundnuts seed value chain. The study also found that the number of ties that the actors had in the groundnut seed value chain affected their knowledge linkages, as well as their influence and power over others. The study identified that NGOs, CBOs, local government, researchers, and traders had higher influence and importance in knowledge linkages than other actors at both levels. The study recommended prioritizing the inclusion of less powerful and influential actors and involving important stakeholders in interventions targeting power relations through innovation platforms.
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    Power relations and knowledge linkages among actors in the groundnuts seed value chain in central Tanzania
    (Tanzania Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 2024) Mulokozi, G.G; Massawe,G.D; Mwololo,J.
    Interdependence among actors enhances value chain functioning as it not only closely links them, but also enables them to engage with each other across the chain to form a network. The network created through these actors’ involvement and interdependence creates a necessary condition for adoption and diffusion of incentives for the value chain development and stability. In the groundnut seed value chain, less is known like in other crops’ value chain less is known on issues related to power relations and dynamics that can be assessed in levels and dimesnions of knowledge, material and income. This study aimed to assess the power relations and knowledge linkages among the actors in the groundnut seed value chain in central Tanzania. The specific objectives of the study were to identify the actors involved, their roles, and the influence and importance of power relations in the knowledge aspect. The study used a qualitative approach and a cross-sectional design. The primary data were collected through focus group discussions and key informant interviews, while the secondary data were obtained from records related to the groundnut crop and its value chain from the sampled districts covered by the Tropical Legumes III project. The UCINET software statistical package for network analysis was used to analyze the data collected. The study reveales that there is a number of actors at the village and district levels, some of whom were found in both levels.Further, power relations among these actors are revelead through centrality measures, emphasizing the significance of ties and linkages in shaping knowledge exchange dynamics. The findings speak volume on the role of influential actors at both levels, with implications for information flow, decision-making, and the overall success of the groundnuts seed value chain. The study also found that the number of ties that the actors had in the groundnut seed value chain affected their knowledge linkages, as well as their influence and power over others. The study identified that NGOs, CBOs, local government, researchers, and traders had higher influence and importance in knowledge linkages than other actors at both levels. The study recommended prioritizing the inclusion of less powerful and influential actors and involving important stakeholders in interventions targeting power relations through innovation platforms.