The Tanzania Institute of Education (TET) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) are scaling up their strategic collaboration to strengthen the quality of education delivery, with a particular focus on in-service teacher training and expanding access to digital learning resources.
This renewed commitment comes at a time when Tanzania is aggressively reforming its curriculum and investing in technological tools to improve teaching and learning outcomes—especially in underserved regions.
Speaking during a working visit by UNICEF officials at TET headquarters in Dar es Salaam on August 7, 2025, TET Director General Dr. Aneth Komba said the partnership with UNICEF has been instrumental in actualizing education reforms, particularly through the implementation of Mafunzo Endelevu kwa Walimu Kazini (MEWAKA), an ongoing professional development programme for teachers.
“TET and UNICEF have jointly facilitated the rollout of curriculum reforms through structured in-service training and the establishment of a national digital library to enhance access to instructional materials,” said Dr. Komba, adding that such interventions are critical in bridging teaching capacity gaps across the country.
The visit, led by UNICEF Tanzania’s Education Specialist Ms. Simone Vis, sought to assess progress made in the integration of technology into education and to explore additional areas of collaboration.
Ms. Vis emphasized that UNICEF’s support will remain focused on addressing educational disparities, particularly those affecting teachers working in rural and disadvantaged environments.
“Improving the capacity of teachers in remote areas is essential for narrowing the equity gap in learning outcomes. UNICEF will continue to work with TET to ensure that every teacher is empowered, regardless of location,” she noted.
The UNICEF delegation, which included members of TET's management team, toured various digital learning facilities at the institute, including the smart classroom, digital television and audio production studios, and the computer lab—all of which are designed to enhance teacher training and instructional content delivery.
The TET–UNICEF collaboration is emerging as a model for how targeted partnerships can drive innovation in public education.
By combining curriculum development with technology-enabled training and digital resource access, the initiative aligns with broader national goals of transforming Tanzania’s education system to meet the demands of the 21st century.
As Tanzania continues to roll out new curriculum standards, education stakeholders view initiatives like MEWAKA and the digital library as pivotal to ensuring that reforms are not just policy statements but practical tools that empower teachers and improve learning outcomes across the country.