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Destination Digital Africa: Preparing our Youth for the Future COUNTRY DELEGATION PRESENTATION TO FINAL PLENARY SESSION. Country Name: TANZANIA _________________________. 5 th PASET Forum Kigali, Rwanda| May 22, 2019.
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Destination Digital Africa: Preparing our Youth for the FutureCOUNTRY DELEGATION PRESENTATION TO FINAL PLENARY SESSION Country Name: TANZANIA _________________________ 5th PASET Forum Kigali, Rwanda| May 22, 2019
Changes in Higher Education and TVET courses to prepare for the Fourth Industrial Revolution and Digital Economy • New Courses for the Fourth Industrial Revolution and Digital economy: • Artificial Intelligence Engineering; Data Science Engineering; Internet of Things Engineering; Cyber Security Engineering; Pharmaceutical Engineering; Automotive Engineering; Biomedical Engineering; GeoICT; and Computer aided manufacturing, Mechatronics; nanotechnology and Biotechnology. • Stakeholders Consultative meetings to identify needs and capacity followed by Establishing a roadmap for implementation of identified courses and resource require. • Changes to be introduced: • Adopt industry driven curriculum development and strengthen partnership in training • Innovative and flexible teaching methods e.g. learner centred approach, simulation etc. • Increase frequency of tracer studies to evaluate performance of graduates; establish strong alumni associations, establish advisory boards & self evaluation, • Enhance partnership between HE and TVET and the industry in training & research. • Adopt Project teaching approach remove redundant courses/modules (USA, Singapore), focus on applied researches, dynamic curriculum (China) • Enhancement of teaching and learning infrastructure , retooling, of staff, innovative teaching
ICT Connectivity for Higher Education and TVET Systems • National Information and Communication Broadband Backbone(NICTBB) with 7450 Km and The URT - VIETTEL MoU to develop 20,000 km of Fibre Optic cable to cover to connect Government Institutions will increase HE and TVET access to content • Higher Education and Research Institutions Network (HERIN) offer reliable internet connectivity services to HE • Connect TVET to the NICTBB • Supply of ICT facilities for Schools, Teachers Colleges and TVET • Lessons from the Forum: Digital economy and 4IR require reliable last mile connectivity
Using Technology to Transform Higher Education and TVET • Introduce data science, artificial intelligence, blockchain, GEOICT and Cybersecurity • Establishment of E-learning platforms in all HE and TVET institutions, to improve access to the global knowledge and promote digital technologies • Strategic ICT Leadership and Human Capital Development, through short and long term training • Enabling environment, appreciation and rewarding of certificates • Transformation will be accessed by evaluating performance of graduates through regular tracer studies, employability and feedback from the industrial • Capacity building for local content development, a comprehensive collaboration framework between Government, Private Sector and Academia • Knowledge-sharing, Technical assistance ( financial support, human capacity development and infrastructure development). This could be achieved through collaboration and outsourcing
Planning ahead Government policies and regulations: Review the 2014 Education and Training policy and other relevant sectoral policies to embrace emerging digital technologies for the 4IR; Take stock of existing legal and regulatory frameworks Develop new and relevant legal and regulatory frameworks to address emerging digital technologies Capacity building: Human capacity building at different levels (Primary, secondary, TVET and HE), Digital infrastructure , Local content development, Establish centres of Excellency to promote digital technologies, Stakeholders awareness and sensitization Preparation of a costed action plan: Situation analysis , Needs assessment for 4IR, Determine priority areas of investment for the 4IR and digital economy, Develop priority activities and set targets, Develop a budget based on activities and target (Appr. USD 400Million) Other Ministries: Communication; Finace & Planning; Public Service Management & Good Governance; Trade & Industries; Labour & Employment, Environment Knowledge sharing: Develop digital Communication Platforms, Forum, Technical appraisal meetings, and Exchange programmes Monitoring and Evaluation framework