Tanzania Dojo

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Making open-source more accessible.
To learn more about open-source technology in Tanzania, you can explore the following resources:

  1. Tanzania Open Data Initiative: This is a government-led program that aims to provide citizens with access to government data in machine-readable formats. The initiative has a portal where you can access various data sets and learn more about open data in Tanzania.

  2. Open Source Tanzania: This is a community of open-source enthusiasts in Tanzania. The group organizes events, workshops, and training programs to promote the use of open-source software in Tanzania.

  3. Tanzania Linux Users Group: This is a community of Linux users in Tanzania. The group provides support, training, and resources for individuals and organizations that use Linux.

  4. Tanzania Developers Community: This is a community of software developers in Tanzania. The group organizes events and provides resources for developers to learn and collaborate.

Some notable technologists from Tanzania throughout history include:

  1. Dr. Salim Ahmed Salim: He is a Tanzanian diplomat and politician who served as the Secretary-General of the Organization of African Unity (OAU) from 1989 to 2001. He was also the Prime Minister of Tanzania from 1984 to 1985.

  2. Dr. Asha-Rose Migiro: She is a Tanzanian politician who served as the Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations from 2007 to 2012. She was also the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Tanzania from 2006 to 2007.

  3. Prof. Mbarawa M. Mbarawa: He is a Tanzanian engineer and politician who served as the Minister of Works, Transport, and Communication from 2014 to 2019. He is also a professor of engineering at the University of Dar es Salaam.

  4. Dr. Precious Lunga: She is a Tanzanian computer scientist and entrepreneur. She is the founder and CEO of Baobab Circle, a company that provides digital health solutions for chronic disease management in Africa.

  5. Dr. Ally Possi: He is a Tanzanian computer scientist and entrepreneur. He is the founder and CEO of Vijana Reloaded, a company that provides IT solutions and training for young people in Tanzania.


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