American multinational technology and consulting corporation IBM plans to offer Tanzania support in accelerating the country’s adoption of information technology in government departments.
IBM has signed an agreement with the Tanzanian ministry of communication, science and technology that will see the firm offer support to government agencies in various sectors such as education, communication, health services and the police department to enhance efficiency.
As part of the agreement, IBM plans to introduce innovative technologies at the port of Dar es Salaam to assist with efficiency, transforming revenue collection processes and strengthening regional trade links.
The port which handles Tanzania's imports and exports also serves the neighbouring landlocked countries of Zambia, Malawi, Burundi, Rwanda, Uganda, and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Other government bodies that could benefit from the partnership include the Tanzania Traffic Police, Tanzania Library Services, Tanzania Postal Corporation, the Tanzania Education and Research Network, the Registration, Insolvency and Trusteeship Agency, the University of Dodoma, the Africa Wildlife Foundation, the Tanzanian Association of Tour Operators and the Arusha Institute of Accountancy.
"IBM is a long-standing partner to the Tanzanian government and we are committed to supporting the country's economic growth and technical advancement,” said Dr. Mark Dean, chief technology officer, IBM Middle East and Africa.
“A key part of our strategy in Africa is to build skills and a culture of innovation across the continent, " said Dean.
Tanzania's minister for communication, science and technology, Professor Makame Mbarawa, said the partnership forms part of Tanzania’s vision to become regionally and internationally competitive.
"This agreement supports the goals of the National ICT Commission to use innovative technologies and approaches to transform our infrastructure, build national data centers, increase cyber-security and invest in IT talent development," said Professor Mbarawa.
IBM is present in over 20 African countries including South Africa, Ghana, Nigeria, Kenya, Tanzania, Mauritius, Angola, Morocco, Egypt, Tunisia and Algeria.
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