About COSTECH

Tanzania Commission for Science and Technology (COSTECH) is a parastatal organisation with the responsibility of co-ordinating and promoting research and technology development activities in the country. It is the chief advisor to the Government on all matters pertaining to science and technology and their application to the socio-economic development of the country. Mission Statement COSTECH's mission is to seek appropriate means of utilising selected research results; to promote technology development; to co-ordinate research endeavours; and to mobilise financial and academic support in favour of research; in order to implement/advise the Government on most efficient methods of achieving sustainable socio-economic development in Tanzania. COSTECH was established in 1986 by Act of Parliament No. 7 as a successor to the Tanzania National Scientific Research Council (UTAFITI). It became operational in 1988. Through the Act, COSTECH has been empowered to include in its operations the services of policy and decision-makers, and scientists who form its advisory committees. All major National Research and Development (R&D) institutions are affiliated to COSTECH. COSTECH advises the Government on all matters relating to scientific research and technology development in its capacity as the principal advisory organ of the Government. As a science and technology ?umbrella? organisation, COSTECH is also involved in co-ordination and promotion of research activities in the country