Digital technology will increase access and improve the quality of secondary education in
This week, the
government announced plans to implement a new initiative aimed at
improving the quality of secondary education across Tanzania.
Speaking at an
education stakeholders' forum in Dar es Salaam, Permanent Secretary for
the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology Dr Leonard Akwilapo,
emphasised the government's commitment to Tanzania's education system.
In particular he
stressed the government's plans to both increase access to and improve
the quality of secondary education across the country. Notably, Dr
Akwilapo highlighted how the project will place an emphasis on digital
technology.
This emphasis was
two-fold: working to provide schools with the necessary tools to improve
the learning environment and ensuring that Tanzanian children are
subsequently equipped with the technological skills that will allow them
to thrive in a technological world, Dailynews website has reported
recently. The government's commitment to develop schools will be
welcomed.
The importance of
ensuring the next generation has access to technology and is armed with
the necessary digital skills to excel in a technology-driven world
should not be underestimated.
This fact is something that both the government and the private sector are aware of and have been working towards for some time.
The issue of
improving access to technology is one that is high on the agenda within
the telecommunications sector in particular, especially in ways that
benefit the younger generations. Tanzanian telecom firms are taking an
active role in this field and Tigo Tanzania, in particular, has made
strides in this area.
In 2016, Tigo
entered a partnership with the Ministry of Works, Transport and
Communications to facilitate the roll-out of internet access points in
the country's secondary schools to complement the Government's eSchools
project.
To date, Tigo has
provided over 64,000 students with free internet access across Tanzania.
Through connecting public secondary schools with fast internet
connectivity. In doing so, Tigo is actively investing in Tanzania's
future.
Further, Tigo is
committed to ensuring students are educated across this field. The
company works in partnership with Apps and Girls to help young girls and
women gain and develop skills in technology to bridge the tech gender
gap in Tanzania.
The partnership has supported Apps and Girls' interventions in schools and the community where more than 3,000
girls have been
impacted. The initiative has led to the birth of tech entrepreneurs,
tech creators, tech role models and leaders driving change across
Tanzania.
The work of Tigo
and the telecommunication sector more widely should not be
underestimated. They are helping turn the promise of future digital
technology into reality.
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