Institutional Overview

The Mwanza Regional Office is one of the thirteen (13) strategic regional offices operating under the Institute of Continuing Co-operative Education (ICCE) of Moshi Co-operative University (MoCU). The Office serves as a decentralised institutional unit through which the University extends its professional services to co-operative societies, member-based organisations, entrepreneurs, communities, and other stakeholders.

Location and Areas of Operation

The Office is located at Balewa Road in Mwanza Region. Its areas of operation cover three regions, namely Mwanza, Geita, and Kagera. The Office functions as a bridge between the University and co-operative societies, their members, development partners, and both governmental and private institutions.

Core Activities

The Mwanza Regional Office works with co-operative societies, member-based organisations, entrepreneurs, communities, and other stakeholders through education and training, co-operative management and development, entrepreneurship development and management, community empowerment, outreach services, consultancy, and research.

Areas of Expertise

The Office has extensive experience and expertise in co-operative development, project planning, monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL), microfinance management, entrepreneurship development and management, organisational development, and participatory planning and development.

It also applies multiple service-delivery modalities including residential and distance learning, social media, and community outreach to ensure accessibility and responsiveness.

Approach to Service Delivery

The Office employs multiple modalities to serve its clients, applying both residential and distance learning styles. Educational services are further delivered through social media platforms and community outreach services, ensuring flexibility, accessibility, and responsiveness to the diverse needs of its clientele.

Clients and Stakeholders

The Office serves a range of clients, including co-operative societies, member-based organisations, entrepreneurs, communities, development partners, and both governmental and private institutions. Its services are designed to strengthen institutional capacity, promote co-operative development, and support inclusive socio-economic development.