Abstract:
Tanzania’s GDP is projected to rise to 6.3% in 2024. Higher public education spending would contribute to boosting human capital and social inclusion in line with the ambition of Tanzania’s Vision 2025 as well as the UN Sustainable Development Goals. World-class scientists and skills development that matches business demand combined with an improved business environment hold promising potential for quality jobs and improved livelihoods.
Tanzania is one of eleven African countries that are active in the Partnership for skills in Applied Sciences, Engineering and Technology (PASET), and has expressed its intention to contribute to the Regional Scholarship and Innovation Fund (Rsif), which is PASET’s flagship initiative. Rsif provides benefits to Tanzania by supporting the building of strong institutions and training the future leaders in the applied sciences, engineering, and technology to drive a science and knowledge-led agenda.
Sokoine University of Agriculture and Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science and Technology are Rsif African Host Universities. There are 60 Rsif PhD students in Tanzania (20 nationalities, 35% women). 11 Tanzanians were awarded Rsif PhD scholarship (73% women). There are 71 research publications to date and 6 research and innovation projects under implementation in Tanzania.
The report turns the spotlight on Tanzania’s Rsif scholars and highlight an Rsif funded project with major contribution in reducing post-harvest losses and environmental remediation from adapting appropriate technology for drying of biomaterials.
