Tanzania Commission for Science and Technology

Tanzania Commission for Science and Technology

The Tanzania Commission for Science and Technology (COSTECH) is a parastatal organization affiliated with the government of Tanzania. It was created by an act of the Parliament of Tanzania in 1986 as a successor to the Tanzania National Scientific Research Council. The Commission is a subsidiary institution to the Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology. Main offices are located in Dar es Salaam.

The function of COSTECH is that of "co-ordinating and promoting research and technology development activities in the country."[1] Government-funded science activity in the country is governed by the commission, and duties include the administration of research grants, maintenance of research registry and science information services, setting research policy and creating incentive for invention and innovation. Areas of activity include the internet, biotechnology, energy, telecommunications, the development of multimedia teaching material and more.

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Organization and operations

COSTECH works with corporations, universities and other parastatals including the Tanzania Industrial Research and Development Organization and the Tanzania Traditional Energy Development and Environment Organisation.

Affiliated organizations

Institutions affiliated with COSTECH include:[2]

Industrial Research

  • Tanzania Industrial Research and Development Organisation (TIRDO)
  • Tanzania Engineering Manufacturing and Design Organisation (TEMDO)
  • Tanzania Bureau of Standards (TBS)
  • Building Research Unit (BRU)
  • National Construction Council (NCC)
  • Tanzania Industrial Studies and Consulting Organisation (TISCO)
  • Tanzania Automotive Technology Centre (TATC)
  • Institute of Production Innovation of the University of Dar es Salaam (IPI)

Health and Medical Research

  • National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR)

Food and Agricultural Research

  • Centre for Agriculture Mechanisation and Rural Technology(CAMARTEC)
  • Tropical Pesticides and Research Institute (TPRI)
  • Tanzania Food and Nutrition Centre (TFNC)
  • Tanzania Fisheries Research Institute (TAFIRI)

Natural Resources Research

  • Tanzania Forestry Research Institute (TAFORI)
  • Tanzania Wildlife Research Institute (TAWIRI)

Energy Research

  • Tanzania National Radiation Commission (NRC)

Social Sciences Research

  • National Social Welfare and Training Institute

Environmental Research

  • National Environmental Management Council

References

  1. ^ http://www.costech.or.tz/about.htm
  2. ^ http://www.msthe.go.tz/Ministry_institutions.asp

See also

  • Government of Tanzania

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