Tanzania is at the dawn of a cultural awakening: An important and unique cultural heritage rescued
I see Tanzanian art beginning to gain recognition as our society starts to appreciate art more and more these days.
Five questions with Laterite’s Sachin Gathani
Laterite is a research firm currently operating in Rwanda, Malawi and Burundi. It is primarily run by young people, so…
Evidence Based Educational Management: A Cautionary Tale for Tanzania
“It is my belief that some people are pushing this narrowed view of education assessment for alternative goals besides the improvement of quality in education…”
Rage Against the New NECTA Grade Ranges
“The new grade system is opening a national conversation about how national exams are graded. Time to go into the kitchen and see just how the sauce is made.” An opinion piece by Niwa Elisante.
Response to “Education in the Developing World” (blogpost)
This is a friendly response to a blog post written recently by a Peace Corps volunteer teacher and coach on the Tanzanian education system.
Uwezo’s 2012 numeracy and literacy report
In East Africa, less than one third of pupils possess basic literacy and numeracy skills. Here is a round-up of the critical facts, suggestions and questions from the Uwezo 2012 numeracy and literacy report for the region.
Learning and independence
A short exploration of what independent learning could mean in lieu of the teachers’ strike which began yesterday.
Infographic: Ubiquity and opportunity
An infographic from the World Bank highlights recent trends in the growth of mobile technology use.
Mimi ni mtumishi wa Umma!
The “Tuwachore Tu” animated series is a collaboration between the cartoonist Masoud Kipanya and the organization Hivos Twaweza.
Online assets: Deathless data
What happens to our digital property after we die? Article written by The Economist on April 21st 2012.
Five questions on the State of East Africa 2012
In April 2012, the Society for International Development launched a report, The State of East Africa: Deepening Integration, Intensifying Challenges. We asked co-author Ahmed Salim (who also writes for Vijana FM) five questions about the report.
Per diems and Open Government possibilities
This post briefly summarizes a recent report published by NORAD on per diem usage and abuse in Tanzania, Malawi and Ethiopia. Much of what has been recommended in the report is not new, and the significance of public communication systems has yet to be explored fully.
Unlocking an economy: Can we dare to dream? – Part III
I do not wish to discuss the challenges of investing in Tanzania or more politically inclined challenges. I, however, wish to discuss why investment makes sense.
Scheduling in the Sublime
This piece by Alain de Botton comes from a small pocket guide on Time by The School of Life. It compares two concepts of time; one from the physical world, and the other from the soul.
The State of Education and Literacy in Tanzania 50 Years After Uhuru
A policy dialogue on 50 years of Independence: reflecting on the state of education and literacy in Tanzania, now and beyond.
Unlocking an economy: Can we dare to dream? – Part II
I look at the inputs and outputs of the Tanzanian economy in an attempt to contemplate on what has become of it.
Unlocking an economy: Can we dare to dream?
I look at the inputs and outputs of the Tanzanian economy in an attempt to contemplate on what has become of it.
Uwezo Tanzania presents ALA 2011 report
Only 3 in 10 Standard 3 pupils can read a basic story in Swahili, only 1 in 10 can read a basic story in English. See the full report here for more details.
Hivi rushwa bado ni adui wa haki?
Tulifundishwa kuwapinga maadui hawa kwa nguvu zote maana maendeleo yetu, ya nchi yetu na ya watu wetu yanategemea sana ushindi wetu dhidi ya maadui hawa.
Report: Doing business in East Africa
Doing Business, an initiative formed by the World Bank and the International Finance Corporation, has released its 2011 survey of doing business in the East African Community.
Entrepreneurship summit for youth in September 2011
The Tanzania Youth Entrepreneurship Summit will be held on 29th and 30th September 2011 at Ubungo Plaza in Dar-es-Salaam.
The undeciding bought Tanzania government
We are in this situation because our government has firmly decided to be an undeciding government when it comes to serious issues for the advantage of common citizens.
Sgolbew Truths: Nick’s story
Vijana FM received a letter yesterday from Nick, a character from “Sgolbew: A story about newspapers and opinions” and “Sgolbew Leaks: Information flow and secrecy”.
Wawepo, wasiwepo, mambo safi!
Mbunge atakoma kuwa Mbunge ikiwa atakosa kuhudhuria vikao vya “mikutano” mitatu ya Bunge mfululizo bila ruhusa ya Spika.
Uwezo Report – Numeracy and Literacy across East Africa
Unfortunately, it does not look good…
Literacy and Numeracy Across East Africa
The Uwezo East Africa Report presents data comparing literacy and numeracy levels across East Africa…
Sitting allowances and other treats
Last week Hon. Zitto Kabwe (MP Kigoma North) requested the parliament to cancel all future payments of his sitting allowances as he believes they are a waste of Government of Tanzania’s (GOT) resources. Should others follow suit?
Education (II)
The findings of this report reveal both the condition of the education, and the attitude of the children towards the education.
Youth and their well being (I)
This brief looks at the challenges that the environment inflicts on the Tanzanian youth.
Drowning Fish: Solutions for a hopeful future
Gaure says: Let’s imagine a situation where we start from scratch with absolutely nothing — no law, no illusions of fame and definitely no political parties, just simple survival. With this scenario what would be needed first — resources…