Francis, B.S.Mwakalobo, A.Nguyahambi, A.M2024-08-162024-08-162022Francis, B. S., Mwakalobo, A., & Nguyahambi, A. M. (2022). The Influence of Cluster Development Initiatives on Small and Medium Enterprises Performance in Tanzania. In Sustainable Education and Development–Making Cities and Human Settlements Inclusive, Safe, Resilient, and Sustainable: Proceedings of the Applied Research Conference in Africa (ARCA), 2021 10 (pp. 443-451). Springer International Publishing.URL: https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-030-90973-4_37https://repository.udom.ac.tz/handle/20.500.12661/4552Abstract available, also available at URL: https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-030-90973-4_37Abstract Purpose: This research article aimed to examine the influence of Cluster Development Initiatives on SMEs performance in the regions of Mbeya, Morogoro and Singida -Tanzania, explicitly on technological, training, networking, capital, marketing and working premises. Design/Methodology/Approach: This research employed a cross-sectional research design with a mixed approach whereby 150 SMEs owners were randomly selected from clusters. Survey, interview, observation and review of documents were employed to obtain information. The quantitative information was analyzed by SPSS using multiple linear regression models whereas qualitative data were analyzed using thematic analysis.enCluster developmentSMEsSmall Medium Enterprisescapital support policyArticle