Dr. Romanus Lucian DIMOSO
First name(s) / Surname(s): Dr. Romanus Lucian DIMOSO
Date of Birth: 13.06.1964
Nationality: Tanzanian
Gender: Male
Contact: Mobile:+255 715084266 ||+255787084266 ||+255758084266
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Email:rdimoso@yahoo.co.uk || rdimoso@mzumbe.ac.tz
Postal Address:

P.O Box 1,

Mzumbe, Tanzania.

Dr. Romanus L. Dimoso, a Tanzanian born on 13th June, 1964 in Morogoro, Tanzania, is a PhD holder awarded in 2009 at Wageningen University in the Netherlands. His areas of academic competences and specializations are Environmental and Natural Resource Economics, Agricultural Economics, Econometrics, Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Public Sector Economics, Monetary Economics, and Quantitative Research Methodology. Dr. Dimoso is currently actively engaged in teaching Advanced Econometrics Theory, Applied Econometrics and Advanced Quantitative Research Methods for Masters and PhD students at Mzumbe University inclusive of all its campus colleges and training centres in the country. He is also supervising both PhD and Masters Students in their research and theses writing.

Dr. Romanus L. Dimoso has carried out a wide range of academic, professional and administrative posts. Of recent, he was the Head of Mzumbe University Mwanza Centre. Dr. Dimoso was the Acting Director and later full Director of the Directorate of Research, Publications and Postgraduate Studies of Mzumbe University for six years from January 2012 to December 2017. In between 2015 – 2017, the University Council appointed him to serve as Acting Deputy Vice Chancellor (Administration and Finance) of Mzumbe University.

Dr. Dimoso is an external examiner in economics related programmes to various academic institutions of high learning in the country and abroad including Dodoma based Institute of Rural Development Planning - IRDP and Sokoine University of Agriculture - SUA (local) and University of Zambia and University of Malawi (foreign). Based on his academic expertise and administrative treasury, Dr. Dimoso was involved in a number of profiled consultancies commissioned by the university and outside organizations. Amongst consultancies commissioned by the university are being the chair of various committees including but not limited to the 4th Mzumbe University Corporate Strategic Plan (2017/18-2020/2021), the 14th and 15th Mzumbe University Graduation Committees (2015-2016), Mzumbe University Review Committees of Publication Policy and Postgraduate Guidelines, Mzumbe University Housing Committee, et cetera. Amongst consultancies commissioned by outside organizations are conducting Technical Evaluation for assessing and verifying the readiness of Mkwawa University College of Education (MUCE) to upgrade to the Certificate of Accreditation (CoA) level. In this consultancy, Dr. Dimoso was the chairperson of the Technical Evaluation Committee appointed by Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU). Others of similar nature and the capacity he was performing in brackets are: Reviewing Bachelor of Science in Business Administration offered by Mbeya University College of Science and Technology (MUST) commissioned by Inter University Council of East Africa –IUCEA (Team member), reviewing Bachelor of Arts in Accounting and Finance offered by the then Moshi University College of Business and Cooperatives (MUCCoBs) commissioned by Inter University Council of East Africa-IUCEA (Team member) and being a Chief Adviser and Senior Economist for all Catholic Church Development Projects in the Diocese of Morogoro appointed by his Lordship Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Morogoro.

Tertiary Education
  1. ) PhD in ECONOMICS (2005-2009), Wageningen University, the Netherlands. Researched on “Environmental Degradation and Intra- Household Welfare in the Tanzanian Rural South Pare Highlands.

Specializations:

  • Environmental and Natural Resource Economics, Agricultural Economics, Econometrics, Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Public Sector Economics, Quantitative Research Methodology and Writing skills.

ii) Master of Arts in ECONOMICS (2000-2002); University of Dar-es-Salaam.


With options in:

  • Monetary Economics, Public Finance and Industrial Economics
  • Bachelor of Arts Degree Course in Economics (1997- 2000); University of Dar -es-salaam.
  • Baccalaureate Degree in Theology: (1992), Pontifical Urbanian University, Rome-Italy
  • Diploma in Theology (1987-1992), Kipalapala Theologicum, Tabora. Tanzania.
  • Certificate in Philosophy (1985-1987), Kibosho Theologicum, Kilimanjaro. Tanzania.

Secondary Education 1979 - 1985

  • Form V and VI (1983-1985); St. Peter’s Seminary, Morogoro. Tanzania.
  • Forms I- IV; (1979-1982); Soni Seminary, Lushoto. Tanga.

Primary Education

1972 - 1978

  • Standard V- VII (1975-1978), Mgolole Primary School. Morogoro. Tanzania.
  • Standards I –IV (1972-1974); Bigwa Boarding Primary School. Morogoro. Tanzania.
  • Pedagogical Leadership in Africa (PedaL) organized by PASGR conducted in Nairobi, Kenya, August 06 – 17, 2018.
  • Books Publishing Workshop organized by COSTECH, VSO Tanzania and INASP, in collaboration with the Elsevier Foundation, Dar es Salaam, 18-20 November, 2014
  • Journals Publishing Workshop organized by COSTECH, VSO Tanzania and INASP, in collaboration with the Elsevier Foundation, Dodoma, 15-17October, 2014
  • Peer Reviewing training for University Academic Programmes in East Africa, March 9th – 20th, 2014. Nairobi Kenya
  • OSSREA Gender Mainstreaming Training 2013-2, 19th – 30th August 2013. Nairobi, Kenya.
  1. Various academic and professional posts:

January 13th, 2018 – January 19th, 2019

  • Head, Mzumbe University – Mwanza Campus Centre

April 30th, 2015 – March 13th,2017

  • Acting Deputy VICE CHANCELLOR (Administration and Finance) of Mzumbe University
January 2012 – December 31st, 2017

  • Director, Directorate of Research, Publications and Postgraduate Studies (DRPS) of Mzumbe University.
  • Acting Director, Directorate of Research, Publications and Postgraduate Studies (DRPS) of Mzumbe University
  • Associate Director, Directorate of Research, Publications and Postgraduate Studies (DRPS) of Mzumbe University

January 2011 – todate

  • External Examiner in Economics Programmes and Courses at the Institute of Rural Development Planning (IRDP), MIPANGO – DODOMA.

May 2010 – January 2012

  • Head of Research and Publications Department of Mzumbe University, Tanzania.

August 2009 – to date

  • Senior Lecturer at Mzumbe University – Economics Department (Econometrics, Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, International Economics, Public Finance, Monetary Economics, Environmental and Natural Resources Economics, and other related economics subjects including Research Methodology Courses)

July, 2004-Feb 2005

  • Member of the University Management Board at St. Augustine University of Tanzania. Mwanza. Tanzania
  • Member of the University Academic Senate at St. Augustine University of Tanzania. Mwanza. Tanzania
  • First Head of the newly established Economics Department at St. Augustine University of Tanzania. Mwanza. Tanzania

February-July, 2004

  • Establishing the Economics Department at St. Augustine University of Tanzania, Mwanza. Tanzania.

October, 2002

  • Facilitator – Environmental Journalism Workshops at St. Augustine University of Tanzania. Mwanza. Tanzania.

October, 2002 – June 2009

  • Assistant Lecturer at St. Augustine University of Tanzania – SAUT (Taxation, Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, and other related Economics Subjects)

Oct. 2001-June 2002

  • Tutorial Assistant at University of Dar es Salaam(Micro/Macroeconomics, Econometrics, Quantitative Methods, Public Finance and Monetary Economics).


1997:

  • Consultant – Tushikamane Vocational Training Centre. Morogoro. Tanzania.
  • Diocesan Economist, Morogoro Catholic Diocese. Tanzania

1992-1997

  • Managing Director – Mhonda Diocesan Furniture Factory. Morogoro. Tanzania

1990-1991

  • Teaching Mathematics, Geography and History at Mzumbe Preparatory Seminary Morogoro, Tanzania.
2. Consultancy work undertaken

April 2018

  • Chairman of the Team to write a Proposal to establish Mzumbe University – Mwanza Campus Centre appointed by the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic)

July 2017

  • Chairman of the Review Committee of the Mzumbe University Publication Policy

appointed by the Deputy vice Chancellor (Academic)

  • Chairman of the Review Committee of the Mzumbe University Guidelines for

Postgraduate Programmes appointed by the deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic).

November 2016

  • Chairman of Mzumbe University 15th Graduation Committee appointed by Mzumbe University Chancellor
  • Chairman of the 4th Mzumbe University Corporate Strategic Plan appointed by the Vice Chancellor.
  • Chairman of Mzumbe University Housing Committee.
  • Chief Adviser and Senior Economist for all Catholic Church Development Projects in the Diocese of Morogoro appointed by his Lordship Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Morogoro

November 2015

  • Chairman of Mzumbe University 14th Graduation Committee appointed by Mzumbe University Chancellor.

November 2014

  • Conducting Technical Evaluation for assessing and verifying the readiness of Mkwawa University College of Education (MUCE) to upgrade to the Certificate of Accreditation (CoA) level. I was the chairperson of the Technical Evaluation Committee appointed by Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU).

April 2014

  • Reviewing Bachelor of Science in Business Administration offered by Mbeya University College of Science and Technology (MUST) commissioned by Inter University Council of East Africa (IUCEA).
  • Reviewing Bachelor of Arts in Accounting and Finance offered by Moshi University College of Business and Cooperatives (MUCCoBs) commissioned by Inter University Council of East Africa (IUCEA).
  • Assessment of Postgraduate Theses at Main Campus and Dar es Salaam Campus College

February 2011-June 2011

  • Conducting a Market Study of Sugar/Fertilizer and Corrugated Iron Sheet Sectors in Mainland Tanzania under Fair Competition Commission.

July – September 2010

  • Local Supervisor of Ms. Jorieke Kloek, a Dutch National and Master Student at Wageningen University, the Netherlands doing research on “Rural-Urban Migration in Morogoro, Tanzania.”

May 2010

  • Designing and writing an MSc. Economics and Finance for Development Programme to be offered jointly by Mzumbe University of Tanzania and Bradford University of United Kingdom.
  • Resolving the Contradiction in Communication Skills Department of Mzumbe University– acted a member/secretary of the reconciliation team.

April 2010

  • To consolidate and put into a framework Mzumbe University Academic Staff Workload Policy – acted as a member.

January 2010

  • Writing Self-Assessment Report on Masters of Science in Economics Programme offered by Mzumbe University- acted as a convener.

October 2009

  • Reviewing Bachelor of Science in Economics Degree Programme offered by Mzumbe University- acted as a convener.

2003/4

  • Writing of “ B.A. Economics Degree Programme” to be offered by St. Augustine University of Tanzania. Mwanza.
  • Writing a book “ Kiongozi cha Usimamiaji Miradi Vijijini” organised by UNDP –Mwanza, Tanzania
  • Writing a book “ Namna ya kusimamia Miradi Vijijini” organised by UNDP –Mwanza, Tanzania
  • Writing a book “ Teaching Manual for the VPIM Project” organised by UNDP –Mwanza, Tanzania
  • Facilitator/Instructor in a workshop on “ Village Projects Implementation Modality for the Districts core group” organised by UNDP – Mwanza. Tanzania
  • “Evaluation of Tanganyika Mission Press – Printing and Book Departments” organized by the Communications Department of the Tanzania Episcopal Secretariat (TEC), Dear es Salaam.
  • Writing a Proposal on “Implementation of the Poverty Alleviation Strategy at Misungwi “ organized by Catholic Services Relief, an International Organization based in Mwanza. Tanzania
  • “Evaluation of the Tushikamane Vocational Training Centre” organized the Catholic Diocese of Morogoro, Tanzania.
  • Co-designer of the “SAUT’s Development Office Proposal”


(i) Journal articles

Title

Authorship

Journal Title

Relationship Between SMEs Sources of Funds and Investment Evaluation Techniques

1. Romanus L, Dimoso

2. Rose Katabi

Business and Management Studies, Vol. 4, No. 4, December 2018

ISSN 2374-5916 (Print) ISSN 2374-5924 (Online)

http://redfame.com/journal/index.php/bms/issue/view/173

Influence of Business Characteristics on Selection of Investment Evaluation Techniques: The Case of Tanzanian SMEs

1. Romanus L, Dimoso

2. Rose Katabi

Journal of Management Research

ISSN 1941-899X

2018, Vol. 10, No. 4

Macrothink Institute

URL: https://doi.org/10.5296/jmr.v10i4.13634

The Nexus Between Export and Economic Growth in Tanzania.

1. Romanus L, Dimoso

2. Dickson Utonga

International Business & Economics Studies

ISSN 2640-9852 (Print) ISSN 2640-9860 (Online)

Vol. 1, No. 2, 2019

www.scholink.org/ojs/index.php/ibes

Access to Livelihood Resources and Choices of Development Strategies

1. Romanus L, Dimoso

2. Christina Shitima

Submitted to the East African Journal of Science, Technology and Innovation.: (Not yet published) http://www.eajsti.org/index.php/EAJSTI/authorDashboard/submission/40

The Effect of Small Business Characteristics on the Choice of Investment Evaluation Techniques for SMEs in Tanzania

1. Romanus L, Dimoso

2. Rose Katabi

IOSR Journal of Business and Management (IOSR-JBM) e-ISSN: 2278-487X, p-ISSN: 2319-7668. Volume 18, Issue 4 .Ver. V (Apr. 2016), PP 11-18 www.iosrjournals.org

Re-examining Stability of Money Demand in Tanzania: Evidence from ARDL Approach.

1. Romanus L. Dimoso

2. Mwoya Byaro

UONGOZI

Journal of Management and Development Dynamics

Vol. 25, Issue No. 2 December 2014

Published by Mzumbe University.

Government Expenditure and Economic Growth in Tanzania: ARDL Approach and Granger Causality Test.

1. Romanus L. Dimoso

2. Mwoya Byaro

UONGOZI

Journal of Management and Development Dynamics

Vol. 25, Issue No. 1 June 2014

Published by Mzumbe University.

Analysis of Inflation on Export Performance in Tanzania: Granger Causality Analysis (1971-2012)

1. Romanus L. Dimoso

2. Frank Mika

UONGOZI

Journal of Management and Development Dynamics

Vol. 24, Issue No. 2 December 2013

Published by Mzumbe University.

Determinants of Households’ Willingness to Pay for Public Higher Education in Dodoma Municipality, Tanzania

1. Romanus L. Dimoso

2. Mussa Ally

UONGOZI

Journal of Management and Development Dynamics

Vol. 24, Issue No. 2 December 2013

Published by Mzumbe University.

(ii) Book Manuscript

Title

Authorship

Status

Modern Econometrics: A Tool of Scientific Data Analysis

Romanus L. Dimoso

In Press

  • Africa-Asia University Dialogue for Education Development Network sponsored by the Center for the Study of International Cooperation in Education, Hiroshima University, June 11th, 2 to June 13th, 2019 at Hiroshima University, Japan.
  • PhD Public Defense (Viva Voce) as PhD panel member and the External Examiner, School of Public Health, The University of Zambia.
  • PhD Public Defense (Viva Voce) as PhD panel member and the candidate’s co-supervisor, Institute of Development Policy, University of Antwerp, Belgium. November 16th, 2018.
  • Pedagogical Leadership in Africa (PedaL): September 6th – 17th , 2018 in Nairobi, Kenya
  • Third General Assembly of the Africa-Asia University Dialogue for Educational Development Network Phase IV at Hiroshima University, Japan, from June 14th to June 17th, 2017.
  • Socio-economic enquiries in three countries (3) of Africa and Middle East (Egypt. Jordan and Israel: April 27th – May 11th, 2017.
  • Resource utilization and environmental protection discussion forum with scholars of Jiangxi academy from April 26th to April 28th, 2016
  • Second General Assembly of the Africa-Asia University Dialogue for Educational Development Network Phase IV at Hiroshima University, Japan, 2015
  • Lake Victoria Basin Commission: December 13th – 14th, 2012 at City Royal Hotel in Bugolobi, Kampala, Uganda.
  • Lake Victoria Basin Research Initiatives: October 22nd – 24th , 2012 at Botanical Imperial Hotel, Entebbe, Uganda.
  • Dissemination Conference on Sero-Behavioural Studies for Universities, Review Gender and Right Based Approaches Mainstreaming Toolkit and Plan for Implementation of Model Interventions organized by Inter University Council of East Africa (IUCEA) from 13-14 March 2012 in Entebbe, Uganda
  • AFRIQ’UNIT final workshop on Learning Outcome and Impact of AFRIQ’UNIT Project in East African Universities from 2-5 March. 2011 in Kampala, Uganda.
  • The East African Chapter of the Research and Innovation Management Association (EARIMA) from 16-18 March 2011 in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
  • Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) Reform Programme in Tanzania from 12-14 April, 2011 at Bagamoyo, Tanzania.
  • The 8th International Conference organized by the International Society for

Intercommunication of New Ideas (ISINI) from 24-27 August 2005 in Wageningen, the Netherlands.

  • The 12th Congress of European Association of Agricultural Economists (EAAE) from 26 – 29 August, 2008 in Ghent, Belgium – I presented a paper on “Environmental degradation and intra-household labour allocations in the Tanzanian rural south Pare highlands.”
  • The Colloquium - Financial capability and household financial management, organized by the chair group of Economics of Consumers and Households (ECH) of Wageningen University, in collaboration with the International Association for Research in Economic Psychology (IAREP) and CentiQ, a Dutch group of institutions aiming at improving consumer financial decision making, from 11 – 13 December, 2008 in Wageningen, the Netherlands .
  • Joint conference by International Association for Research in Economic Psychology (IAREP) and Society for the Advancement of Behavioral Economics (SABE) on "Behavioural Economics, Economic Psychology: Theory and Policy" at Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada; from 7 – 11 July 2009.
– I presented a paper on “Environmental Degradation, Subjective Economic Welfare and Well-Being of Households in Rural South Pare Highlands, Tanzania.”

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