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What You Need to Know<\/h4>\n

Tanzania and Ireland have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to expand the Samia Scholarship program, focusing on advanced skills in Data Science and AI. This initiative aims to empower Tanzanian youth through quality education and international exposure, with the government supporting tuition waivers for students at the University of Limerick.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Africa-Press – Tanzania. <\/strong> <\/span>TANZANIA and Ireland have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at expanding opportunities for Tanzanian youths with advanced skills in emerging technologies through the Samia Scholarship extended programmes in Data Science, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and related fields.<\/p>\n

The MoU was signed on Thursday between the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology and the University of Limerick, Ireland, at the University of Dar es Salaam.<\/p>\n

Speaking during the signing ceremony, Minister for Education, Science and Technology, Prof Adolf Mkenda, said that currently 32 Tanzanian students are enrolled at the University of Limerick with tuition fee waivers, supported significantly by the government.<\/p>\n

Prof Mkenda said the partnership is designed to build a knowledge-based, innovation-driven economy and empower young people through quality education and international exposure.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe expect this MoU to expand opportunities, promote Tanzanian youth, strengthen joint research areas such as Artificial Intelligence, facilitate academic exchanges, and contribute to sustainable development,\u201d Prof Mkenda said.<\/p>\n

He noted that the partnership aligns with Tanzania\u2019s mission to develop a highly skilled workforce and position the country strategically for future academic partnership. Prof Mkenda also reaffirmed the government\u2019s commitment to supporting the partnership, urging stakeholders to collaborate in translating the agreement into tangible outcomes.<\/p>\n

For her part, Ireland\u2019s Ambassador to Tanzania, Ms Nicola Brennan, urged Tanzania to invest heavily in quality education to equip young people with skills needed not only to secure employment but also to create new jobs, as the country\u2019s population is expected to double by 2050.<\/p>\n

She encouraged Tanzania to focus on human capital development, similar to Ireland\u2019s approach, expressing confidence that with the right investments and strategies, the country could compete effectively in the global digital economy.<\/p>\n

Ambassador Brennan highlighted Ireland\u2019s economic success, attributing it to significant investments in education, noting that the country\u2019s workforce has attracted substantial foreign direct investment from multinational companies.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, Vice-President for Global and Community Engagement at the University of Limerick, Professor Colin Fitzpatrick, said the scholarship is designed to attract outstanding and talented students.<\/p>\n

Prof Fitzpatrick highlighted the university\u2019s close ties with industry, offering students up to nine-month fully paid internships, which can be with major American multinationals or dynamic Irish startups. He further emphasised that the university aims to foster a global campus environment with students from around the world, including Tanzania.<\/p>\n

The Samia Scholarship program is part of Tanzania’s broader strategy to enhance education and skill development among its youth. With a growing population and a focus on technology, the partnership with Ireland aims to equip students with necessary skills for the global digital economy. Historically, Tanzania has sought international collaborations to improve its educational framework and foster innovation-driven economic growth. This MoU represents a significant step in that direction, aligning with global trends in education and workforce development.<\/p>\n

Find more news and analyses on Tanzania<\/span> on the Africa Press<\/span> website<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

What You Need to Know Tanzania and Ireland have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to expand the Samia Scholarship program, focusing on advanced skills in Data Science and AI. This initiative aims to empower Tanzanian youth through quality education and international exposure, with the government supporting tuition waivers for students at the University of Limerick. 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