An assessment of public-private-partnerships in provision of agricultural extension services in Mtwara district, Tanzania
| dc.contributor.author | Kissimbo, Mary Mbazi | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2026-03-04T06:21:32Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2026-03-04T06:21:32Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2013 | |
| dc.description | Dissertation | |
| dc.description.abstract | Over the years the provision of extension services in Tanzania was dominated by the public sector. However, effectiveness of the public sector extension has declined greatly during the past decade. In recent years several private extension providers have emerged to fill the gap created by reduced presence of public sector extension. Thus, this study was conducted to assess Public-Privatc-Partnerships (PPPs) in provision of agricultural extension services in Mtwara District, Tanzania. Specific objectives were to: identify types of parties involved in PPPs in the study area; determine different roles the identified parties play; and examine forms of PPPs partnerships. Data were collected from 154 respondents, including 120 household heads, four extension agents, 30 key informants and various documentary sources using questionnaires, researcher’s diary and checklist. Quantitative data were analysed by using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) computer programme and qualitative data were analysed using “content analysis” technique. The study identified types of PPPs involved in the provision of agricultural extension services, different roles played by identified PPPs parties and forms of PPPs partnerships. It was concluded that the role of government in PPPs is to build an environment in which plurality of extension providers can thrive. Special attention should be given to those sendee providers who have vested interest in long-term success of services they are providing. It was therefore recommended that a loose network of formal association of private service providers is deemed necessary for any interaction with the government. The study also suggested undertaking studies on forms of PPPs in provision of extension services in other parts of the country in order to enable generalisation of observations. | |
| dc.description.sponsorship | Commission for Science and Technology (COSTECH) | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://www.suaire.sua.ac.tz/handle/20.500.14820/7353 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | |
| dc.publisher | Sokoine University of Agriculture | |
| dc.subject | Extension services | |
| dc.subject | Agriculture | |
| dc.title | An assessment of public-private-partnerships in provision of agricultural extension services in Mtwara district, Tanzania | |
| dc.type | Thesis |