The Journal of Co-operative and Business Studies (JCBS) is one of the bi-annual journals of the Moshi Cooperative University (MoCU) publishing articles in the area of co-operative development and business management. The articles include research works, book reviews, book chapters, article reviews and case studies. Publishable articles focus on the co-operative theory, practical experiences in the co-operative fields, and policy issues related to cooperative development and business management.  It is a peer-reviewed journal with a special focus on the associative economy of the economically active low-income producers, distributors, and consumers.