DAR ES SALAAM, June 5 -- INVESTING in youth innovation is a critical step towards building a competitive economy driven by knowledge, technology and value-added products, the Director General of the Tanzania Trade Development Authority (TanTrade), Dr Latifa Khamis, has said.

Dr Khamis made the remarks during a special exhibition for University student entrepreneurs held at the Sabasaba grounds in Dar es Salaam recently.

The event brought together young innovators from different higher learning institutions to showcase their products, services and business ideas with commercial potential.

“The government recognises innovation and entrepreneurship as important pillars for economic transformation and sustainable growth, particularly...