DAR ES SALAAM, Dec. 6 -- TEAMS of young scientific entrepreneurs will assemble at the University of Dar es Salaam Physics Department, to pitch their scientific innovations to a team of esteemed expert judges.
The event is the finale of the Future STEM Leaders Programme, a partnership initiative funded by the UK's Institute of Physics that aims to enhance future career prospects of young people in Tanzania, while simultaneously addressing local problems through innovative solutions.
It is estimated that by 2030 the labour force in Tanzania will reach 50 million, increasing the need for jobs and the risk of increasing unemployment.
The Institute of Physics (IOP) Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Rachel Youngman, said one solution to this is t...