Seoul, Republic of Korea — Deputy Minister for Communication and Information Technology Dr Switbert Mkama is leading a Tanzanian delegation at an international conference on artificial intelligence and digital technologies in Seoul to solicit investors and development partners for the proposed Nala Techno Valley project.
Nala Techno Valley: plan and priorities
Tanzania has allocated approximately 400 acres of land in Nala, Dodoma Region, for the project, which is planned as a technology and innovation hub focused on artificial intelligence, robotics, data processing, startup development and digital skills training.
Tanzania’s pitch at the Seoul AI conference
The conference brings together government leaders and technology experts to discuss how AI and digital technologies can drive economic growth, create jobs and improve public service delivery. Tanzania is using the event to attract investment, expertise and technological partnerships to support its digital transformation.
Contributing to a discussion on the use of AI in public services, Dr Mkama outlined Tanzania’s efforts to promote technology that responds to citizens’ needs and takes into account the country’s local context. He said Tanzania would continue to collaborate with other countries, international institutions and technology companies to attract investment, expertise and technological solutions to support the country’s digital transformation.
