The University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM) has intensified its call for stronger partnerships with public and private sector institutions, inviting stakeholders to collaborate in transforming research and innovation into practical solutions that drive Tanzania's socio-economic development.

Dar es Salaam City Mayor, Hon. Nurdin Bilal Juma, has commended the University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM) for strengthening partnerships with industry and successfully translating research and innovation into commercially viable products that are creating jobs, supporting local industries and contributing to Tanzania's economic transformation.

The University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM) has spearheaded high-level discussions on strengthening research governance, innovation ecosystems and the commercialisation of research outputs, bringing together experts from academia and government to chart a more coordinated approach to advancing Tanzania's knowledge-based economy.

The University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM) is using the 50th Dar es Salaam International Trade Fair (DITF), popularly known as Sabasaba, to demonstrate its commitment to inclusive higher education by showcasing the services offered through its Special Needs Support Centre.

Research conducted through postgraduate and doctoral programmes should generate practical solutions that address Tanzania's development challenges rather than remain confined to academic publications, Minister of State in the Prime Minister's Office responsible for Policy, Parliamentary Affairs, Coordination and Persons with Disabilities,