Summary
The growing number of research institutions, innovation centres and industrial research facilities reflects the remarkable progress Tanzania has made in building a vibrant science, technology and innovation ecosystem over the past four decades.
DAR ES SALAAM: Tanzania has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening the country’s global competitiveness by ensuring that knowledge, research and technological innovations generated by research institutions, universities, laboratories, innovation hubs and the private sector are recognised and effectively applied across key sectors of the economy.
The commitment was underscored during the launch of the National Information System for Science, Technology and Innovation (NISSTI) in Dar es Salaam.
Speaking at the event, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, Prof. Carolyne Nombo, said the Sixth Phase Government under President Samia Suluhu Hassan has placed science, technology and innovation at the heart of Tanzania’s national development agenda.
Prof. Nombo said the launch of NISSTI coincides with Tanzania’s 40 years of investment in science and technology through the Tanzania Commission for Science and Technology (COSTECH), noting that the country’s sustained investment has significantly contributed to solving societal challenges, driving innovation and improving productivity across various sectors.
She said the growing number of research institutions, innovation centres and industrial research facilities reflects the remarkable progress Tanzania has made in building a vibrant science, technology and innovation ecosystem over the past four decades.
According to Prof. Nombo, the achievements resulting from research and innovation stand as a testament to the country’s 40-year journey in advancing science and technology.
She added that the newly launched NISSTI platform will enable the Ministry to implement its policies more effectively by identifying, documenting and promoting locally developed technologies, innovations and research findings, making them more accessible for adoption and deployment in addressing national development challenges.
The system is also expected to strengthen coordination among key stakeholders in the science, technology and innovation ecosystem, while enhancing the visibility and utilisation of home-grown innovations to support Tanzania’s sustainable economic transformation and long-term competitiveness.
