TCRA makes strides in driving digital economy
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- TCRA is actively implementing programmes to cultivate digital skills, including the establishment and coordination of digital clubs in schools and universities.
Dar es Salaam. The Tanzania Communications Regulatory Authority (TCRA) has made significant strides in fostering the growth of the digital and blue economies in Tanzania, demonstrating its commitment to fulfilling its mandate.
That was revealed during the on-going 48th Dar es Salaam International Trade Fair (DITF) yesterday, where the TCRA’s director general, Dr Jabiri Bakari, elaborated on the drive to enhance communications infrastructure, promote digital skills, and encourage the adoption of digital technology across various sectors.
Dr Jabiri said TCRA’s was determined to ensure that Tanzania possesses a modern communication infrastructure that supports the burgeoning digital economy in various aspects of life.
The TCRA chief highlighted the provision of resources for high-speed 4G and 5G internet as one of the key measures undertaken by TCRA to accelerate the country’s digital transformation.
In the realm of education, TCRA is actively implementing programmes to cultivate digital skills, including the establishment and coordination of digital clubs in schools and universities.
The head explained that these clubs empower students to grasp digital technologies and their practical applications, urging students from all levels of education to actively participate in these initiatives.
Recognising the importance of nurturing young innovators, Dr Jabiri underscored TCRA’s partnership with the Tanzania Commission for Science and Technology (Costech) to provide digital technology innovators with free communication resources, namely numbering resources, frequency spectrum and dot-tz domains.
“TCRA is unwavering in its commitment to empowering young innovators in the digital technology domain by providing them with the resources they need to develop and implement digital solutions that can positively impact healthcare, agribusiness, entrepreneurship, education, social services, and businesses,” he stated.
The TCRA DG further emphasised TCRA’s public education campaigns, which advocate for the utilisation of digital technology in various sectors, including agriculture, tourism, and education.
In a call to action, Dr Jabiri urged media editors to strengthen collaboration in disseminating information about the digital and blue economies.
He highlighted the crucial role of mass media in raising awareness about the transformative potential of these technologies and mobilising the public.
