DODOMA, Nov. 11 -- FROM agricultural technologies to digital education and biological crop protection, four decades of government investment in research and innovation have helped Tanzanians develop local solutions, build businesses and create jobs.

Through Tanzania Commission for Science and Technology (COSTECH), the government continues to support researchers, scientists and young entrepreneurs in turning ideas into practical solutions that address everyday challenges and drive economic growth.

Over the past 40 years, the government has invested a cumulative 103.63bn/- in research and innovation through COSTECH, reflecting a strategic commitment to building national research capacity, encouraging technological development and empoweri...