Strengthening TIE's capacity and training programmes for primary and secondary school teachers for private sector development in Tanzania

Sector

Private sector development

Project budget

The maximum budget for this project is € 800,000.

Organisations

This project has been developed by the Tanzania Institute of Education (TIE). The tender for this project expired on 24 May 2011. Nuffic has awarded this tender to TSM Business School.

Project description

This NICHE project will address the core functions of TIE, involving both curriculum review and development, improved teacher training with a focus on life skills, gender and entrepreneurship. The project is part of a wider programme supporting private sector development in Tanzania.

It is TIE's mandate to:

• develop, review and evaluate school curricula;
• conduct pre-service and in-service teacher training programmes;
• provide quality assurance of educational materials and equipment used in schools and teacher training colleges;
• conduct examinations and issue certificates, diplomas and other awards;
• provide professional advice to achieving high standards and competence in teaching and learning and curriculum reform.

Tanzania has a rapidly growing proportion of young people. Despite strong economic growth, the formal sector is unable to create enough jobs. Most young Tanzanians survive by working in the informal sector, particularly in urban areas.

The majority of indigenous private businesses are informal and they are not doing very well in terms of growth and competitiveness. This is particularly the case among women-owned businesses. In order to tackle youth unemployment entrepreneurship and life skills should be integrated into all levels of education, starting at primary school.