Africa-Press – Tanzania. THE government has vowed to ensure that the Digital Tanzania Project (DTP) benefits all citizens, including children and other special groups, as part of efforts to realise the National Development Vision 2050.
Under the Vision, more than 80 per cent of government services are expected to be accessed through secure, inclusive and userfriendly digital platforms within the next 25 years. To achieve the goal, the state is working to ensure that no group is left behind in the country’s digital transformation.
Assistant Director of Social Inclusion from the President’s Office – Public Service Management and Good Governance, Ms Mwanaamani Mtoro, said the government plans to extend digital services to children in order to build their capacity for proper and safe use of technology from early age.
Ms Mtoro made the remarks in Dodoma after inspecting ongoing improvement at the Dodoma Regional Post Office and the University of Dodoma incubation centre ahead of full implementation of the project.
She explained that introducing children to digital services early would help protect them from misuse of technology while equipping them with skills needed for personal and national development.
“The government plans to reach children by providing education on proper use of technology from early age. This will protect them from negative effects of misuse and lay a strong foundation for the nation’s development,” she noted.
Services under the project will be delivered through integrated service centres operated by the Tanzania Posts Corporation as well as through educational institutions, supported by modern equipment and trained professionals.
Dodoma Regional Post Office Manager, Mr Dongwe James Dongwe, said plans are underway to introduce sign language services to improve access for customers with hearing impairment.
He noted that reliance on written communication has often proved inefficient and insecure. “We once had to serve a customer through written notes, which limited privacy and efficiency. Strengthening sign language services will enable us to serve such customers more effectively,” he said.
Mr Dongwe added that staff will be trained on best practices for serving special groups, including persons with disabilities, children, women and the elderly.
Technical Advisor for the Digital Tanzania Project on Social Inclusion, Ms Caroline Ndosi, said standards applied at the Dodoma Integrated Service Centre adequately address the needs of diverse communities.
She urged the public to take advantage of the project, noting that the Sixth Phase Government is determined to build a strong and inclusive digital economy that benefits all citizens.
