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1 Fostering Inclusive and Sustainable Industrialization: Prospects and Challenges 17 th International Conference on African Entrepreneurship & Small Business (ICAESB 2017) Organized by UNIVERSITY OF DAR ES SALAAM BUSINESS SCHOOL (UDBS) 10 th - 11 th August, 2017 Venue: University of Dar es Salaam Business School, Dar es Salaam Tanzania ICAESB 2017 is proudly sponsored by: University of Dare es Salaam Business School Page 1 of 12

2 PROGRAM - DAY ONE: 10 th August 2017, THURSDAY TIME EVENT RESPONSIBLE 08:00-9:00 Arrival and Registration All delegates Session 1a: Opening ICAESB 2017 (B106) MC Dr. Omar Mbura 09:10-9:20 Welcoming Remarks Conference Chair & Dean of University of Dar es Salaam Business School, Dr. Ulingeta Mbamba 9:20-9:30 ICAESB 2017 Opening Guest of Honor, Vice Chancellor, University of Dar es Salaam, Prof. Rwekaza Mukandala 9:30-10:00 Entrepreneurship and Industrialization Prof. L. Rutashobya 10:00-10:10 Vote of Thanks Associate Dean University of Dar es Salaam Business School Dr. Esther 10:10-11:00 GROUP PHOTO & HEALTH BREAK All Delegates Exhibitions-Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) All Delegates & SMEs Chairperson: Dr. Evelyn Session 1b: Keynote speeches (B106) Richard: Presentation 15 minutes, Discussion 5 minutes Financial Sector Deepening Trust Sosthenes Kewe, FSDT Opportunities and Challenges for Small and Medium Size Enterprises towards Industrialization Zainab Msimbe, Partner, PwC Markets and marketing for Small and Medium Size Enterprises TANTRADE Towards Industrialization in Tanzania: What is the Role of Agricultural Sector? Prospects and Challenges of the 5 th Phase Government 12:20-12:40 Opportunities and Constraints for Small Enterprises Financing Prof. Prosper Ngowi, Mzumber University Prof. Emmanuel Mwanambali Mung ong o, BOT 12:40-13:00 Open Discussions All 13:00-14:00 LUNCH BREAK Chairperson: Dr. Severine Session 1c. Entrepreneurship & Innovation (B106) Kessy Time: Presentation 15 minutes, Discussion 5 minutes 14:00-14:15 Innovation For Growth Of Smes In East Africa Prof. Jan-Erik Jaensson, OUT 14:15-14:30 Small Scale Business Development and Poverty Reduction Among Mustapha Hussaini Women in Jigawa State 14:30-14:45 Assessing The Effect Of Innovation On SME Performance Dr. Hawa Uiso, OUT 14:45-15:00 Service Dominant Logic In Smes Innovation: Implications For The Saganga M. Kapaya & Francis East African Context William, OUT 15:00-15:15 Strategic Orientation, Entrepreneur Innovativeness And Financial Inclusion Among Small And Medium Women Entrepreneurs Judith N. Nguli, MOI University 15:15-15:30 The Role Of Training Resources In Implementation Of Mwanamisha Mkala, Karatina Entrepreneurship Education Programme In Technical Training University, Kenya Institutions In Kenya 15:30-15:45 Innovation determinants among SMEs in developing country: the case of Tanzania Dr. Diana Phillemon Session 1d. Cross-cutting issues (B100) Chairperson: Dr. Henry Challu 14:00-14:20 Factors Influencing Decision Making In International Commercial Terms Used By Importers And Exporters: A Case Study Of Dar Es Salaam Tanzania 14:20-14:40 14:40-15:00 The Influence Of Simplified Income Tax Law On Tax Compliance The Case Of Medium Taxpayers In Tanzania. 15:00-15:20 Convergence of Waste Management and Regulations on Operational Performance ofthird Party Port-Centric Logistics Firms Page 2 of 12 Dr. Lucy M Mboma & Esther F. Mbuya Dr. Evelyn M. Richard & Benedicto Kabala S.S.Khalfan, Prof. E.G. & Dr. H. Chalu Kingsford Rucha, K. Wanjau, Robert Gichira, and James

3 Njihiha 15:20-15:40 Assessment Of The Determinants Of Investment Choice In James Ndegwa & Eric M Investment Clubs In Nairobi County Of Kenya Maanthi, 15:40-16:00 Financial Linkages and Economic Wellbeing: The Case of Microfinance Cooperatives' Clients in Tanzania Dr. Esther Session 1d. SMEs Management (B101) Dr. Theresia Dominic 14:00-14:20 Commercial Debt and Financial Performance of SACCOS in Tanzania Nathaniel Towo 14:20-14:40 Assessment of the Role of E-Marketing on SMEs Performance in Mdathiru Abubakar & David Tanzania Rwehikiza 14:40-15:00 The Influence of Employee Engagement on Employees Brigitha I Tarimo & Severine S. A. Performance: The case of Telecommunication Companies in Kessy Tanzania 15:00-15:20 Assessment of Customer Satisfaction on Complaints Handling Pendo C. Massawe & Severine S. inmicrofinance Institutions: The Case Study Of Tujijenge Tanzania A. Kessy Limited 15:20-15:40 Usefulness of Electronic Banking to SME s: Evidence from Small food vendersbusiness at Kinondoni District 17:00-20:30 NETWORKING EVENT (BLOCK C Entrance) Alice EmilKaale & Ulingeta O. L. Mbamba Page 3 of 12

4 PROGRAM - DAY TWO: 11 th August, 2017, FRIDAY Page 4 of 12

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12 NB: Elecronic Conference Proceeding will be available at five (5) days before the conference ICAESB 2017 Conference Committee Dr. Ulingeta Mbamba Dr. Esther Dr. Theresia Dominic Dr. Jani Dev Dr. Deu Rwehumbiza Ms. Winnie Nguni Mr. David Rwehikiza Mr. Victor Makeno Ms. Ndeninsia, A Mr..Victor Wilson Contacts University of Dar es Salaam Business School, P.O. Box 35046, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. icaesb@udbs.udsm.ac.tz or dean@udbs.udsm.ac.tz, Fax: ; Phone: Mobile Website: Page 12 of 12

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