Call for Strengthening Links Between Universities, Government, and Private Sector
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- The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has called for Tanzanian universities to transform research findings into viable businesses to address job crises and drive economic growth.
- UNDP Resident Representative Shigeki Komatsubara made this call during the 10th convocation ceremony at the Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science and Technology in Arusha on August 19, 2026.
- He emphasized the need for a shift towards a knowledge-based economy, moving away from reliance on traditional sectors.
- Komatsubara urged higher learning institutions to ensure that research is not only published but also developed into market-ready solutions.
- He highlighted the potential for the current generation to create new jobs and economic opportunities through innovation and technology.