Economic profitability of shea butter production under different production systems in the 2KP districts in the northern part of Benin

ب. تيمبيريجو بوني جيرمان,  يابي أفودة يعقوب, 
2025-02-13

Résumé: The production and marketing of shea butter provide enough benefit to the rural population, especially women. However, its production varies depending on the production systems used: traditional, semi-mechanized and mechanized. Each system has specific characteristics that influence the economic performance of the processors. This article aims at evaluating the economic profitability of shea butter production according to the different production systems adopted by women processors of the 2KP and identifying the socio-economic and technical factors that influence this economic profitability. To this end, empirical data were collected from 200 women butter producers in the areas of Kérou , Kouandé , and Péhunco in the northern part of Benin. The processing of shea nuts into butter is economically profitable in the production areas from the point of view of processors’ profit. In addition, the Average Labour Productivity showed a trend equal to the values of the net margin. It therefore follows that shea butter production is very economically profitable from the point of view of labour remuneration but, only for women who have used modern and semi-modern systems. Furthermore, the factors influencing the economic profitability of this activity for women include, among others, the age, experience of the processor, her level of formal education, the type of system adopted, the distance traveled to access equipment, etc.

Mots clés: Shea butter; marketing; production systems; Economic profitability; mechanized systems. JEL Codes: Q13, M31, L23, D24, Q18.

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Analyse financière et économique de la filière du café robusta en province de la Tshopo

Bamenga Bopoko Louis Pasteur,  Michel Baudouin, 
2025-02-08

Résumé: •L’objet de l'étude : L’étude vise à réaliser un diagnostic financier de la filière café robusta. •La méthodologie : Les données ont été collectées grâce aux entretiens semi-structurés. L’analyse Coût-Avantage dans un compte production-exploitation a été utilisée pour chaque partie prenante de la filière. Un compte consolidé a été utilisé pour évaluer la contribution des agents concernés dans l’économie de la province. L’évaluation de la performance de chaque maillons de la filière a été faite grâce à l’analyse de l’enveloppement des données. •Les résultats : L’activité du café génère une valeur ajoutée et un résultat net d’exploitation positif pour tous les acteurs. Certains acteurs ont atteint une efficacité d’échelle alors que d’autres montrent l’inefficacité d’échelle. •Les implications : L’activité caféicole est rentable et viable pour tous les agents. Les maillons présentant une inefficacité d’échelle devraient améliorer leurs rendements d'échelle.

Mots clés: valeur ajoutée ; filière ; rentabilité ; viabilité ; café robusta

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Obstacles to effective strategy implementation: insights from Agricultural Cooperatives in Malawi

Madumuse Thokozani,  Mapundu Mubanga, 
2025-02-26

Résumé: Abstract Purpose: Strategy implementation literature remains fragmented thus need for further empirical studies to explain SI challenges in different types of organizations which has influenced the nature of this study to identify barriers in SI in the novel organizational context of agriculture cooperatives. Design/methodology/approach: This research is an inductive qualitative, multi-firm investigation of the barriers to strategy execution in Malawian agricultural cooperatives. Seven agricultural cooperatives with diverse characteristics that have been in business for at least ten years were purposefully chosen for the study. Managers, chairpersons, and organization members provided information through in-depth interviews facilitated by a semi-structured questionnaire. Findings: Findings include that strategy implementation ineffectiveness is as a result of the lack of understanding of strategy, lack of financial resources, inadequate infrastructure, governance, organizational structure, and low literacy levels. The reasons for the strategy implementation failure originated from the formulation stage with the lack of understanding of strategy, resource allocation, and strategic direction thus affecting the type of strategy. It is recommended that agricultural cooperatives in the effort to transform into competitive business, be remodeled into a structure that can influence effective strategy implementation and accord them a competitive advantage. Research limitations: A limited number of in-depth interviews were conducted as access to the other cooperatives was a challenge. However, the number of cooperatives interviewed is a representative sample of the agriculture cooperatives across the country providing deep insights into the topic relevant to the organizational type and industry. Originality value: This paper contributes to the explanation of why strategy implementation fails in underexplored non-investor firms like cooperatives within the agriculture industry. Keywords: Strategy Implementation Failure, Agriculture Cooperatives, Competitive Advantage, Effective Strategy Implementation. Paper Type: Research Paper

Mots clés: Strategy Implementation Failure ; Agriculture Cooperatives ; , Competitive advantage ; Effective Strategy Implementation

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Exploring the Nexus Between Governance Quality and Export Performance: Evidence from Tanzania in the EAC.

Shio Richard,  Suphian Robert,  Masanja Cosmas, 
2025-02-19

Résumé: This study investigates the relationship between Tanzania’s governance quality and the performance of its exports to the EAC members. It is grounded in institution theory and transaction economics theory. Using quantitative panel data from Worldwide Governance Indicators and Tanzania’s export performance from 1996 to 2023, the Poisson Pseudo-Maximum Likelihood (PPML) estimation method was used for the analysis. The results show that only political stability and regulatory quality are statistically significant and positively affect Tanzania’s export performance among the six WGI indices. This implies an improvement in Tanzania’s political stability and regulatory quality, substantially improves its export to EAC member states. Thus, policymakers should focus on maintaining a stable and predictable political system and streamlining bureaucratic procedures to ensure immediate and tangible results in Tanzania’s export volume growth.

Mots clés: Governance quality, export performance, East African Community, gravity model

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Contextual Role of Woman Board on Sustainability Practice: Evidence from Indonesian University

Fidiana Fidiana, 
2025-04-05

Résumé: This research seeks to explore good practices of sustainability in higher education. There are 30 HEIs participating in UI Green Metric, selected as research objects because they have represented concrete (real) sustainability actions in higher education. Content analysis was conducted to identify and present research data. Data sources were obtained from university websites by targeting important documents such as university strategic plans. Artificial intelligence tools such as Perplexity were used to support content searches with keywords: sustainability, sustainability, green, and environmentally friendly. This research found that at the institutional level, most HEIs formed SDGs centre units as formal evidence of sustainability commitment. Green campus designs with the concepts of green space, green building, and green behaviour were also developed to implement sustainability actions. In educational activities and curriculum, several HEIs have packaged their curriculum in a sustainable manner with several strategies such as creating new sustainability courses. The development of this sustainability course is supported by the Masudem international program, in the form of a consortium of ASEAN countries (6 countries, 3 of which are from Indonesia) and Europe (6 countries). Furthermore, community service activities are realized through tree planting and community assistance with a green theme. The findings of this research increase and complement the literature that good practices of sustainability in higher education are not just concepts but have been implemented concretely (real). The results of this study are expected to motivate other higher education institutions, especially private universities, to participate institutionally in sustainability actions to achieve the SDGs target by 2030

Mots clés: SDGs centre ; masudem ; green campus ; UI Green Metric

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A THEORITICAL AND EMPIRICAL LITERATURE ON ECONOMIC GROWTH

Chukwuemeka Ogugua Agbo , 

Received date: 08-07-2024    Publication date: 31-12-2024    pages  07-16.   

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Investigating the role of perceived organisational support on flourishing and turnover intention in Namibia

Matues Mirjam ,  Pieters Wesley ,  Murangi Annelisa , 

Received date: 19-09-2024    Publication date: 31-12-2024    pages  17-30.   

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Factors Influencing Men’s Participation in Seaweed Farming in Zanzibar, Tanzania: Empirical Analysis from a Logit Model

Mbunda Kastory ,  Ndunguru Fred ,  Utonga Dickson , 

Received date: 28-10-2024    Publication date: 31-12-2024    pages  31-47.   

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The Role of Leadership in Fostering Innovation: A Qualitative Study in Organizational Settings

Moleka Pitshou , 

Received date: 17-06-2024    Publication date: 31-12-2024    pages  48-53.   

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Unlocking Healthcare Access: The Impact of Cash Transfers on Household Service Utilization in Tanzania

Dimoso Romanus , 

Received date: 04-11-2024    Publication date: 31-12-2024    pages  54-71.   

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Agriculture urbaine et autonomisation des femmes : une analyse à partir des productrices de la ceinture maraîchère de Talangaï à Brazzaville (République du Congo)

Ngalekoua Abdias Rodias Paul , 

Date de réception: 09-11-2024    Date de publication: 31-12-2024    pages  72-89.   

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