Summary
The Tanzania Commission for Science and Technology (COSTECH) and the Research Council of Zimbabwe (RCZ) have launched a joint call for proposals aimed at enhancing bilateral research cooperation between Tanzania and Zimbabwe, particularly in manufacturing and industrialisation. This initiative is part of the Science Granting Councils Initiative (SGCI), which includes seventeen Sub-Saharan African countries. The call focuses on improving productivity and value addition in various sectors, specifically:
1. Agricultural Products: Enhancing the value of forestry, livestock, fisheries, and tobacco through the development of value-added products.
2. Mineral Beneficiation: Optimizing extraction and processing methods to foster sustainable economic growth.