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Research on performance of Microfinance Institutions (MFIs) has attracted a great attention as the demand for microfinance services increases. One of the popular microfinance models is reaching the poor through Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies (SACCOs). A critical area is to assess what drives the SACCOs performance. Most research on SACCOs concentrate on assessing their performance without looking at the contribution of key performance drivers such as growth strategies. Little research has been done on the influence of intensive growth strategies (product development and market development) particularly on the SACCOs outreach performance in Tanzania. This study investigates the contribution of both product development and market development on outreach performance (increased number of SACCOs’ members). Through a multiple regression analysis, the study tests seven hypotheses which are geared towards finding the contribution of both product development and market development on outreach performance. A cross-sectional survey design and multistage probability sampling technique enabled the participation of 167 key SACCOs’ managers (loan officers) from three zones of Tanzania whose views were collected through questionnaires. The study has revealed the significant contribution of both product development and market development on outreach performance. SACCOs need to design growth strategies which suit the needs of their clients and their characteristics. Although an outreach performance can be driven by intensive growth strategies, we suggest that, the SACCOs’ growth should also be harmonized with their financial performance.

Intensive Growth Strategies and Outreach Performance of Tanzania-Based Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies