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| The Contributions of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Operations in the Selected Districts in Tanzania |
Muhsin M. Danga, Mwajuma Juma Kaudunde, Daudi Msemo
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Abstract:
The purpose of this study was to assess the contributions of SMEs operations in the selected districts in Tanzania by using Explanatory Sequential Design. The sample size of the study constituted fifty (50) districts includes: Meru, Arusha, Karatu, Moduli, Ngorongoro, Bahi, Chamwino, Chemba, Dodoma, Kondoa, Kongwa, Mpwapwa, Buhigwe, Kakonko, Kasulu, Kibondo, Kigoma, Uvinza, Kwimba, Magu, Misungwi, Sengerema, Ukerewe, Busokelo, Chunya, Kyela, Mbarali, Mbeya, Rungwe, Kilwa, Lindi, Liwale, Nachingwea,Ruangwa, Kahama, Kishapu, Shinyanga, BIharamulo, Bukoba, Iramba, Singida, ,Manyoni, Lushoto, Pangani, Handeni, Muheza, Korogwe, Tanga, Movomero, and Iringa Districts. Probability sampling procedure was adopted for getting the full picture of the contributions of SMEs operations in Tanzania. The study revealed significant positive relationship between SMEs and jobs creations, income generations, standards of living status, cities status, innovations, and government revenue, availability of goods and services but negative statistically significant relationship with poverty reductions. Since the study have exhibited some of the positive contributions of the SMEs on social and economic well being of citizens, the government is therefore strongly advised to strengthening the SMEs through well-established policies and laws.
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