How can Africa’s Generation Z turn its growing digital influence, social awareness and capacity for mobilisation into meaningful participation in leadership, governance and decisions shaping their future?

The University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM)  has earned recognition from the World  Bank for strengthening student welfare,inclunsivity, campus safety, and graduate employability, demonstrating its commitment to creating a supportive and equitable environment.

Financial literacy plays a critical role in helping people make informed decisions about income, savings, borrowing and investment. As Tanzania seeks to strengthen financial inclusion and economic participation, equipping citizens with practical financial knowledge has become increasingly important.

Small-scale miners in Nzega District are set to gain greater access to scientific expertise, modern technology and professional training following a new partnership with the University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM) aimed at improving mining practices and unlocking the area's mineral potential.

The ability of young people to turn creative ideas into practical solutions and viable businesses is increasingly important to Tanzania’s digital economy. However, unlocking this potential requires opportunities to connect academic knowledge, technological expertise and industry experience.

With more students gaining workplace experience, academic programmes aligning more closely with employers’ needs, and digital learning expanding across the University, the Higher Education for Economic Transformation (HEET) Project is translating investment in higher education into practical opportunities for students and staff at the University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM).