World Wide Diplomatic Archives Index: Tanzania

Legislation

A government circular of 1980 legislates that any research conducted in mainland Tanzania requires prior approval from the Tanzania Commission for Science and Technology. Zanzibar has separate requirements.

Location

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Permanent Secretary, Kivukoni Road P.O. Box 9000, Dar es Salaam

The Director General Tanzania Commission for Science and Technology, Ali Hassan, Mwinyi Road Kijitonyama Area, P.O Box 4302, Dar es Salaam

Procedures

Researchers must submit an application, CV, three photographs, and a fee of US$50 to the Tanzania Commission for Science and Technology approximately two months before commencing research. There are further fees for foreigners if permission is granted.