Information needs of women in small-scale businesses in Tanzania: a case study of Dar es Salaam region.

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dc.contributor.authorNdenje, Esther
dc.date.accessioned2019-06-04T10:25:17Z
dc.date.accessioned2020-01-07T15:53:12Z
dc.date.available2019-06-04T10:25:17Z
dc.date.available2020-01-07T15:53:12Z
dc.date.issued2003
dc.descriptionAvailable in print formen_US
dc.description.abstractThis study was undertaken to identify the information needs of women in small-scale businesses in Tanzania. The study investigates the information needs, information seeking behaviour, and sources of information for women in small-scale businesses, problems encountered in accessing information and their training needs. The study was carried out in Dar es Salaam Region, Kinondoni District. The survey method was used for data collection. The instruments used to administer the survey were questionnaire, observation, interview and focus group discussion. These methods enabled the researcher to collect intended data which helped in analyzing the demographic characteristics of the respondents, their behaviour and their attitudes concerning the information needs of women in small-scale businesses. The findings of the study revealed that access to information is one among several problems, which faced women in the development of their businesses. It revealed that women need information on business skills and opportunities, market, news in general and information on science and technology, but such information is inaccessible to them. Based on the findings, this study therefore recommends the following. (i) There is a need to provide an information service supporting women in small-scale businesses. The service should have adequate materials representing a wide range of information needs. (ii) Women should also undergo seminars and training on business management techniques in order to manage their small-scale businesses efficiently and effectively. The government and non-governmental organizations should set aside funds for training of women in small-scale businesses. Lastly, this study suggests that future research should seek to investigate into factors that affect growth of women's businesses, with regard to information provision.en_US
dc.identifier.citationNdenje, E. (2003). Information needs of women in small-scale businesses in Tanzania: a case study of Dar es Salaam region. Masters dissertation, University of Dar es Salaam. Available at (http://41.86.178.3/internetserver3.1.2/detail.aspx)en_US
dc.identifier.urihttp://localhost:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/2127
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherUniversity of Dar es Salaamen_US
dc.subjectInformation needsen_US
dc.subjectInfomation serviceen_US
dc.subjectSmall businessen_US
dc.subjectWomenen_US
dc.subjectDar es Salaamen_US
dc.subjectTanzaniaen_US
dc.titleInformation needs of women in small-scale businesses in Tanzania: a case study of Dar es Salaam region.en_US
dc.typeThesisen_US
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