Journal of Finance and Business Studies (JFBS)


ISSN

: 3057-3076

EISSN

: 2591-6904

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: jfbs@ifm.ac.tz

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: 2025-02-12 09:54:55


The Journal of Finance and Business Studies (JFBS) is an international bi-annual publication of the Institute of Finance Management (IFM). JFBS focuses on the dynamic interplay between financial practices, business operations, and market environments, making it applicable to both local and global contexts. JFBS publishes a wide range of scholarly articles that encompass various subjects, including, but not limited to,banking and financial systems,investment and market analysis, insurance and risk management, social protection, business development, and actuarial science and quantitative finance.

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Journal of Finance and Business Studies (JFBS) : Volume 2, Issue 1
Editorial
It is our pleasure to present Volume 2 of the Journal of Finance and Business Studies (JFBS). We are grateful for the continued support from our authors, reviewers, Editorial Board members, and readers. Their contributions have helped the Journal gro...
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The Role of Stakeholder Dialogue in Facilitating Private Sector Support in Disaster Recovery: Evidence from Tanzania
Zacharia Elias
This study investigates the role of private sector support in disaster recovery in Tanzania, with a particular focus on the mediating role of stakeholder dialogue. Grounded in Stakeholder Theory, the study employs Structural Equation Modeling to anal...
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The Influence of Socio-economic and Financial Factors on the Uptake of Predatory Loans: Evidence from Kausha Damu in Dar es Salaam City-Tanzania
Yohana Lambo Mayenga, Juma Parutu, Bupe Mwakyusa
This study investigates the influence of socio-economic and financial factors on individuals' borrowing from predatory lenders in Dar es Salaam City, using data collected from 300 respondents. Socio-economic attributes included age, gender, marital s...
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The Impact of Fintech Adoption on Corporate Performance: Evidence from Manufacturing Firms in Tanzania
Eliya Constantine Lushiku, Elia Hebel Mlagala
Financial technology (fintech) adoption has become increasingly important in the context of rapid technological advancement due to its potential to transform business operations and enhance corporate performance. Against this background, this study e...
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Consumer Preferences for Local Retail Shops versus Supermarkets in Tanzania: The Role of Social Capital and Financial Constraints
Zacharia Elias
This study examines consumer preference for local retail shops relative to supermarkets in Tanzania by integrating insights from social capital theory and behavioral economics. It develops a conceptual framework in which trust based relationships, so...
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The Impact of Government Digitalisation on Economic Growth: Cross-Country Panel Data Evidence from Sub-Saharan Africa
Joshua Sebastian Manyama
This study investigates the impact of government digitalisation on economic growth in Sub Saharan African countries. Although government digitalisation is generally considered to promote economic growth, the specific effects of its three components,...
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