Africa-Press – Tanzania. GOVERNMENT has pledged to effectively use research findings to bring evidence-based decisions.
The pledge was made by the Minister of Industry and Trade, Prof Kitila Mkumbo during his opening remarks at the 3rd Annual Conference on Research and Inclusive Development organized by the University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM).
Prof Mkumbo told the gathered researchers that the government recognized the importance and contributions made by them in solving various problems in the society toward sustainable development and creating problem-free societies.
“I want to assure you all; the sixth phase government led by President Samia Suluhu Hassan is keen on what you are doing in finding solutions to challenges facing our communities and that means we wouldn’t dare to leave you alone,” he expressed.
Furthermore, he called upon other universities to collaborate with their stakeholders to invest in research to foster development projects, advising them to research on topics that have a direct impact on people’s life.
He said the move will put Tanzania on the global map of top countries that contribute to world scientific research.
The minister, however, admitted that there is poor collaboration between the researchers and industry sector, which contributes to the underdevelopment of the sector.
“We need them (researchers), we need to use their experience in the industrial sector; we also need their research findings to boost our businesses. So we require strong collaboration between the two cadres for industrial development,” he stressed.
The Vice-Councilors of UDSM Prof William Anangyise commended the Swedish government, through Sweden International Development Agency (SIDA), for aiding the university in carrying out the numerous researches that ultimately help in solving the problems in communities.
Prof Anangysise revealed that UDSM and SIDA together have implemented the UDSM-SIDA Research Cooperation program worth 47bn/-.
The program also provides scholarships for PhD candidates in Swedish universities.
“Our doors are open to bind with anyone in the research field. We are open to receiving any call (issues) especially for those areas where our people are not there,” he noted.
The conference brought together over 300 local and international participants with a wide range of interests and expertise including the researchers, members of diplomatic corps, policy makers and selected readers of the civil organizations.
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