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Tanzania, like many African countries, experiences a slow development process since its research capacity is not strong enough to address social and economic challenges. This calls for the need to…
Tanzania, like many African countries, experiences a slow development process since its research capacity is not strong enough to address social and economic challenges. This calls for the need to improve research management in its institutions of higher learning as well as the private sector, focusing on science, technology and innovation.
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FONSTI launches climate-smart rice farming initiative
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