Entrepreneurship and Industrialization for Rural Development: Business Incubation Approach

Tutuba, Nicholaus Bhikolimana; Tundui, Hawa Petro

doi:10.51505/ijebmr.2022.6102

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“…In Tanzania, beekeeping has been practiced across many generations (Tutuba & Vanhaverbeke, 2018). It is often promoted as a rural economic activity as it integrates agriculture (FAO, 2012;Tutuba, 2021b) without competing for resources (Bee for Development, 2006;Tutuba & Vanhaverbeke, 2018;Tutuba & Tundui, 2022). Similarly, Kugonza (2009) and Nyatsande et al, (2014) argue that beekeeping conserves the environment, is inclusive and has relatively lower start-up costs compared to other rural economic activities like farming, fishing, and animal husbandry.…”

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“…It is the measure of input-output ratio: achieving more for less input connotating highly productive. Furthermore, productivity is the ability to produce or achieve more with the same amount of resources (Tutuba & Tundui, 2022); attaining higher output from the same level of inputs. Al-Ghamdi et al, (2017b) defined the productivity of beekeeping as a measure of yield per colony.…”

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Beekeeping Productivity: Why is the Beekeeping Sector less Productive in Tanzania?

Tutuba¹,

Kapinga²

2022

IJEBMR

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Why is the beekeeping sector in Tanzania less productive? The average annual productivity of a bee colony is estimated to be 15 kgs and 2 kgs of honey and wax respectively. But the condition is Tanzania scandalous: Why is it the case? The study analyses the potential challenges to the underperformance of bee colonies in Tanzania. This study used an experimental design, and qualitative approach to analyze the productivity of bee colonies in Tanzania. The sample was selected through a purposive approach and data were collected through interviews and observation. The Current-Tree-Reality of the Thinking Process techniques was used to identify constraints that limit the productivity of the beekeeping sector in Tanzania. Size of the colony, bee species, availability of fodder, technology, knowledge and skills, and post-harvest losses were constantly mentioned as underlying factors limiting productivity in the beekeeping sector. Other factors include occupancy rate, human activities like farming/agriculture, bee diseases, and pests and predators. We concluded that the size of the colony, availability of fodder, and bee species are the limiting factors for colony productivity in Tanzania. A study on bee breeding, colony selection, and productive bee species is suggested. The study provides empirical evidence and theoretical understanding of beekeeping, colony productivity, and theory of constraints to researchers, beekeepers, and policymakers.

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Beekeeping Productivity: Why is the Beekeeping Sector less Productive in Tanzania?

Tutuba¹,

Kapinga²

2022

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“…Nonetheless, obstacles like untapped potential and a strong reliance on the entrepreneur's knowledge prevent them from progressing (Endris & Kassegn, 2022). To bridge the capacity gap, business incubation hubs have welcomed initiatives to increase Uganda's cottage start-ups (Tutuba & Tundui, 2022). Letão et al (2022) assert that business incubation is an effective means of reducing startup costs, boosting entrepreneurs' self-assurance, and giving them access to vital networks and resources for their company's expansion.…”

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Increasing access to business incubation services for cottage start-ups to promote inclusive entrepreneurship in Southwest Uganda

Tumuhimbise,

Musiita,

Katarangi

et al. 2024

JEBS

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In the last 30 years, Uganda has grappled with rising unemployment, notably impacting small businesses, with 85% failing within the first five years. This trend is pronounced in the cottage industry, where 46% of businesses couldn't sustain operations in 2017. In Mbarara district, 65% of cottages established in 2015 had closed or relocated by 2019. This study explores the impact of business incubation support services on reducing cottage start-up failures and promoting inclusive entrepreneurship in Mbarara City. Examining 800 start-ups in handicrafts, soap making, pottery, tailoring, and shoe making, the study employed a correlational research design. The data, collected through a Likert scale questionnaire, revealed that access to finance, capacity building, and information technology (ICT) adoption accounted for 13.2% of the variation in cottage enterprise growth potential. Notably, increased finance positively correlated with growth, while capacity building showed no significant association. ICT adoption, however, had a negative correlation. The study emphasizes the need for cottage entrepreneurs to receive more training on product improvement, additional capital, equipment, and partnerships. In conclusion, access to capacity building, funding, and ICT adoption is pivotal for cottage enterprise expansion, advocating for incubation support services to enhance collaboration, funding, equipment, and product improvement training for cottage entrepreneurs.

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Perspective Chapter: Business Ecosystems – A Structure to Commercialize Value Chain of Rural Economies in Developing Areas

Tutuba

2023

Rural Areas - Development and Transformations [Working Title]

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In this chapter, we begin with the motivating question: How can firms in rural areas be organized to foster development and transformation by commercializing their activities? In developing countries, the business environment in rural areas has limited amenities and infrastructure. Firms in such areas have limited capabilities to solely commercialize their activities. To create value and capture a sizable value from activities, firms should redefine their Industry Architecture (IA): who does what, and who gets what? And change their business model from transactional to collaborative or ecosystem. The chapter informs stakeholders in rural development on significant steps and measures to be taken to structure a viable and commercial business ecosystem. Also, the theoretical contribution to fostering rural development and transformation by changing the Industry Architecture, Value Chain, and Business Ecosystems is remarkable. The chapter concludes by proposing firms work together to gain an architectural advantage: Maximizing the complementarity and mobility of assets.

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Entrepreneurship and Industrialization for Rural Development: Business Incubation Approach

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Beekeeping Productivity: Why is the Beekeeping Sector less Productive in Tanzania?

Beekeeping Productivity: Why is the Beekeeping Sector less Productive in Tanzania?

Increasing access to business incubation services for cottage start-ups to promote inclusive entrepreneurship in Southwest Uganda

Perspective Chapter: Business Ecosystems – A Structure to Commercialize Value Chain of Rural Economies in Developing Areas

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