Tanzania's Institute of Education and the Universal Communications Service Access Fund have signed a strategic partnership agreement to strengthen the use of information and communication technology and educational technologies across the country. The two bodies signed the deal on October 23, 2026, in Dodoma, marking a significant step in the country's digital education agenda.
TIE Director General Dr Aneth Komba said the partnership would strengthen the use of technology in teaching and learning, with the expected outcome of improving access to and delivery of education. Under the five-year cooperation framework, the initial phase will focus on updating four Form Three textbooks and converting them into digital content, as well as developing curriculum guidelines for training programmes designed to build digital skills and competencies.
UCSAF Chief Executive Officer Mulembwa Munaku emphasised that having communications infrastructure alone was insufficient to drive digital transformation without relevant content and the skills needed to use technology for citizens' benefit. He explained that the partnership seeks to bridge the gap between the availability of communications infrastructure and access to digital educational content, enabling technology to be used more effectively in teaching and learning.
Through the five-year agreement, the two bodies are expected to strengthen their efforts to advance digital education by promoting relevant learning content and developing the skills required to use modern technologies effectively. The partnership reflects growing recognition that closing Tanzania's digital divide in education requires not just infrastructure investment but also content development and skills training.
For savers and investors, this partnership signals commitment to building human capital through digital education, which can support long-term economic productivity and competitiveness in the region.