AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoTelecommunications: Tanzanian regulators and alumni from the ITU’s iPRIS programme met at the Doha conference to strengthen regional cooperation, as delegates discuss connectivity and resilient digital infrastructure. Smart Cities: Dodoma City Council selected South Korea’s Heerim to study and master-plan a 10,000-hectare satellite city near Hombolo Lake, with proposed eco-friendly technology and advanced ICT infrastructure. Research and Innovation: Tanzania has invested 103.63bn/- in research and innovation through COSTECH over 40 years; officials say the funding is helping turn local ideas into products, businesses and jobs. Skills and Technology: Tanzania and Italian stakeholders are exploring stronger cooperation in technical training and innovation, including support for four Tanzanian institutions and efforts to commercialise research. Digital Readiness: Tanzania ranked 25th of 56 Commonwealth countries for youth AI readiness, scoring 45.5—below the index’s readiness benchmark.
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