Success Factors in Smallholders Farmers’ Organizations in Tanzania

It is always vital to consider basic aspects of in any organization which cements its cohesion. This
study pointed at selected aspects of FOs that are vital for its success. These include Leadership
Type; Process of Decision Making; Process of Establishment of Governing Tools and Access to and
Frequency of Information Sharing. In addition, the study highlighted the importance of marketing
system, transparency, FO opportunities and member commitment in determining FO success; it also
found that well performing FOs have multiple linkages including marketing, input and finance
transparent business transactions. Descriptive statistical analysis was used to analyze the influence of
(marketing system, transparency, FO opportunities and member commitment) independent variables
(IVs) while MLRA methods were used to determine the significance of the same IVs on sustaining
FOs. The findings recommend that FO facilitators and producers use strategies that encourage
member commitment, create opportunities within the FO for members and service providers in terms
of social economic and environmental advancements and enhance transparency in the organization’s
operations. Transparent service linkages in FOs should be enhanced, while marketing and member
commitment contribute to the overall sustainability of the organisation.