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    Designing an effective and sustainable agribusiness model for linking small-scale farmers to the markets: a case Study of Magu District
    (University of Dar es Salaam, 2006) Nshangeki, Michael Bakamaza
    This is a dissertation presenting the design and d)e results of a study that investigated current and potential market linkages available to small holders of Magu district in Mwanza region, Tanzania The main objective of the study was to develop and recommend a community-based, economically sustainable entity model that addressed the needs of Magu small-holder embers who are currently implementing a CARE supported Tujikomboe project working to improve market access for 5,000 farmers in the Magu District who primarily produce cotton, chickpeas and soybeans. The study, through interviews, focused group discussions, participatory village assembly meetings and documentation search, explores alternative agribusiness models appropriate for providing market linkages. The comparative explorations assist in proposing a model to be adopted and in preparing a business plan for the proposed model which is to be implemented through the operations of an Agribusiness Development Centre (ADC). The ADC is to be a limited liability company, jointly owned by CARE International (80%) and the farmer groups (20%). In this model, the ADC will be 'bridging the missing link ' between Magu rural based small holders and the complex mainly urban based markets. It is recommended that both CARE and the Government of Tanzania should endeavour to replicate the agribusiness model to other parts of the country, after the successful establishment often Magu ADC.