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CHAPTER 226
THE TANZANIA COMMISSION FOR SCIENCE
AND TECHNOLOGY ACT
[PRINCIPAL LEGISLATION]
Arrangement of Sections
Section Title
part i
PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS
1. Short title.
2. Application.
3. Interpretation.
part ii
TANZANIA NATIONAL COMMISSION FOR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
4. Establishment of Tanzania National Commission for Science and Technology.
5. Functions of Commission.
6. Director General of Commission.
7. Duties of Director General.
8. Staff of Commission.
9. Delegation of power of appointment.
10. General powers of Commission.
11. Directions by Minister.
12. Certain institutions to be affiliated to Commission.
13. Commission may call for information.
part iii
COMMITTEES
14. Establishment of committees.
part iv
CENTRE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY
15. Commission to establish Centre for Development and Transfer of Technology.
16. Registration of contract.
17. Evaluation of agreements.
18. Restrictive business practices not to be included in agreement or contract.
19. Cancellation of registration.

tract.
17. Evaluation of agreements.
18. Restrictive business practices not to be included in agreement or contract.
19. Cancellation of registration.

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20. Sanction.
21. Termination of contracts.
22. Confidential character of certain information.
part v
THE NATIONAL FUND FOR THE ADVANCEMENT
OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
23. Establishment and purposes of Fund.
24. Sources of Fund.
25. Management of Fund.
26. Accounts and audit.
part vi
FINANCIAL PROVISIONS
27. Funds and resources of Commission.
28. Estimates of income and expenditure.
29. Accounts and audit.
30. Report of Commission.
part vii
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
31. Institution of award for Science and Technology.
32. Awards Committee.
33. Power to make regulations.
34. Disclosure of information.
35. Protection to inventors.
36. Offences.
37. Protection from personal liability.
part viii
REPEAL AND SAVINGS
38. Repeal.
39. Savings and transitional provisions.
SCHEDULES

ors.
36. Offences.
37. Protection from personal liability.
part viii
REPEAL AND SAVINGS
38. Repeal.
39. Savings and transitional provisions.
SCHEDULES

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PART I
PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS
1. This Act may be cited as the Tanzania Commission for
Science and Technology Act. 2. This Act shall apply to Mainland Tanzania as well as Tanzania
Zanzibar. 3. In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires-
“Award” means the Tanzania Award for Scientific and
Technological Achievement instituted by section 31;
“Awards Committee” means the Tanzania Scientific
and Technological Achievement Awards Committee
established by section 32;
“Centre” means the Centre for Transfer of Technology
established by section 15;
“Commission” means the Tanzania Commission for Science
and Technology established under section 4(1);
“Fund” means the National Fund for the Advancement of
Science and Technology established by section 23;
“Minister” means the Minister responsible for matters
relating to science and technology.

ncement of
Science and Technology established by section 23;
“Minister” means the Minister responsible for matters
relating to science and technology.

Short title
Application
Interpretation
CHAPTER 226
THE TANZANIA COMMISSION FOR SCIENCE
AND TECHNOLOGY ACT
An Act to establish the Tanzania Commission for Science and Technology
and to provide for its structure, functions and procedures and for matters
connected therewith. [1st January, 1987]
Act No. 7 of 1986
GN. No. 577 of 1998

to provide for its structure, functions and procedures and for matters
connected therewith. [1st January, 1987]
Act No. 7 of 1986
GN. No. 577 of 1998

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PART II
TANZANIA NATIONAL COMMISSION
FOR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
4.–(1) There is hereby established a Commission which
shall be known as the Tanzania Commission for Science and
Technology and which shall-
(a) have perpetual succession and a common seal;
(b) be capable of suing and being sued; and
(c) subject to this Act, be capable of purchasing and
otherwise acquiring movable or immovable property. (2) The provision of the First Schedule shall have effect
with respect to the composition and proceedings of the
Commission. (3) Save for the provisions relating to the appointment of
the Chairman, the Minister may, by order published in the
Gazette, amend, add to, vary, revoke or replace any of the
provisions of the First Schedule. (4) The Commission may co-opt additional members for a
specified meeting or other purpose but co-opted member shall
not have the right to vote.

edule. (4) The Commission may co-opt additional members for a
specified meeting or other purpose but co-opted member shall
not have the right to vote.

5.–(1) The Commission shall be the principal advisory organ
of Government on all matters relating to scientific research
and technology development. (2) Without prejudice to the generality of subsection (1) the
functions of the Commission shall be-
(a) to formulate policy on the development of science and
technology and recommend its implementation by the
Government;
(b) to monitor and co-ordinate the activities relating to
scientific research and technology development of
all persons or body of persons concerned with such
activities;
Establishment of
Tanzania National
Commission
for Science and
Technology
Functions of
Commission

ns or body of persons concerned with such
activities;
Establishment of
Tanzania National
Commission
for Science and
Technology
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Commission

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(c) to acquire, store and disseminate scientific and
technological information, and may, for that purpose
hold or sponsor conferences, symposia, meetings,
seminars or workshops, or publish any newspaper,
journal or periodical or do any other act or thing
designed to promote interest in science and technology
development;
(d) to advise the Government on-
(i) priorities in scientific research;
(ii) the allocation and utilisation of research funds
according to priorities referred to in subparagraph
(i);
(iii) regional and international co-operation in
scientific research and transfer of technology;
(iv) matters relating to the training and recruitment of
research personnel;
(v) instruction on scientific subjects in educational
institutions within the United Republic;
(vi) the initiation, formulation and implementation of
research policies and programmes;
(vii) the establishment and maintenance of national
scientific standard; and
(viii) science and technology policy;
(e) after acceptance by the Government of any advice given
to it by the Commission pursuant to paragraph (d)-
(i) to consult, co-ordinate and supervise the
determination, planning and allocation of funds
by national research institutions to research
projects and programmes within their respective
fields of research; and
(ii) to examine the research and development
programmes of national research institutions,
whether or not affiliated to the Commission, and
advise on the best ways of achieving the objectives
of those researches;

ional research institutions,
whether or not affiliated to the Commission, and
advise on the best ways of achieving the objectives
of those researches;

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(f) to evaluate existing and proposed policies and
the activities of the Government directed at the
development of science and technology;
(g) to promote the carrying out of research in the area of
science and technology;
(h) to mobilise funds for support and promotion of
scientific research and technological development
from both the Government and other sources;
(i) to popularise science and technology at all levels
including the general public;
(j) to foster co-operation in all matters relating to science
and technology at regional and international levels;
(k) to advise the Government on better and more efficient
ways of implementing the national science and
technology policy;
(l) to facilitate the full and advantageous application of
research results for the purposes of the better social
and economic development of the United Republic;
(m) to carry out independently or in co-operation with any
appropriate person, body, agency or institution such
surveys and investigations as the Commission may
consider necessary for the proper performance of its
functions; and
(n) to perform such other functions as the Minister may
assign to the Commission, or as are incidental or
conducive to the exercise by the Commission of all or
any of the preceding functions.

e Minister may
assign to the Commission, or as are incidental or
conducive to the exercise by the Commission of all or
any of the preceding functions.

(3) The Commission shall, in the performance of its
functions, be guided by and comply with the provisions of the
national policy on science and technology as declared. (4) For the purposes of the better performance of its
functions, the Commission shall establish and maintain a
system of collaboration, consultation and co-operation with
any person or body of persons within or outside United
Republic, established by or under any written law and having
functions related to those specified in subsection (1) or which
relate to transfer and development of technology generally.

any written law and having
functions related to those specified in subsection (1) or which
relate to transfer and development of technology generally.

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(5) A person who without reasonable excuse, hinders
or obstructs the Commission or an authorised officer in
carrying out any functions under subsections (1) and (2) or
under section 15 commits an offence and on conviction, shall
be liable, to a fine not exceeding ten thousand shillings or to
imprisonment for a term not exceeding two years or to both. 6.–(1) There shall be a Director General and a Deputy Director
General of the Commission who shall be appointed by the
President on such terms and conditions as the President may
determine. (2) The Director General shall be the Chief Executive
Officer of the Commission and shall, subject to the provisions
of this Act and any directions which may be given to him
by the Minister or the Commission, be responsible for the
implementation of all decisions of the Commission and for
carrying out all the day to day activities of the Commission.

ission, be responsible for the
implementation of all decisions of the Commission and for
carrying out all the day to day activities of the Commission.

(3) The Director General shall be the secretary of the
Commission, and he or the Deputy Director General
shall attend and act in that capacity at all meetings of the
Commission. 7. Without prejudice to the generality of subsection (2) of
section 6, it shall be the duty of the Director General under the
direction of the Commission-
(a) to carry out investigations, into the problems of transfer
of and development of science and technology;
(b) to obtain the advice of persons having special
knowledge, experience, or responsibility in regard to
development of science and technology;
(c) to keep under review the progress made in the
attainment of the objects and purposes of this Act
and to publish reports and provide information for
the purpose of enhancing public awareness of such
progress and of the problems and remedies that exist in
relation to the development of science and technology;
Director General
of Commission
Duties of Director
General

e problems and remedies that exist in
relation to the development of science and technology;
Director General
of Commission
Duties of Director
General

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(d) to promote, encourage, co-ordinate and carry out
short term and long term planning and projects in
the development of science and technology with or
separate from other public bodies and other organs;
and
(e) generally to administer and give effect to the provisions
of this Act and to carry out other functions as may be
prescribed by the Commission. 8.–(1) The Commission may appoint on such terms and
conditions as it may determine, such number of persons
to serve as officers of the Commission as it may consider
appropriate or necessary for the performance of the functions
of the Commission. (2) The Commission may engage, either temporarily or
on such terms as it may think fit, persons who are experts in
matters relating to science and technology. 9. The Commission may, subject to such conditions as it may
impose, delegate to any person or body of persons the powers
of appointment to any office or offices of the Commission. 10.

such conditions as it may
impose, delegate to any person or body of persons the powers
of appointment to any office or offices of the Commission. 10.

The Commission may, for the purpose of carrying out its
functions under this Act, do all such things as appear to it to
be requisite, advantageous or convenient for or in connection
with the carrying out of such functions or to be incidental to
their proper discharge and may carry on any activities in that
behalf either alone or in association with any other person or
body of persons and may set up committees for the purpose of
conducting any scientific and technological research. 11. The Minister may give to the Commission directions of
a general nature as to the exercise and performance by the
Commission of its functions, and it shall be the duty of the
Commission to give effect to any such directions. Staff of
Commission
Delegation
of power of
appointment
General powers of
Commission
Directions by
Minister

sion to give effect to any such directions. Staff of
Commission
Delegation
of power of
appointment
General powers of
Commission
Directions by
Minister

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12.–(1) Notwithstanding the provisions of any Act,
establishing national research and development institutions,
but subject to the provisions of this Act, with effect from the
date of commencement of this Act, all the institutions enlisted
in the Second Schedule to this Act, shall be affiliated to the
Commission. (2) For the purposes of the better performance of its
functions, the Commission shall maintain a system of
collaboration, consultation and co-operation with the national
institutions enlisted in the Second Schedule and such other
similar institutions as may, be formed. 13.–(1) The Commission may require in writing any person or
body of persons engaged in research, or engaged in an activity
affecting or relating to science and technology within United
Republic to furnish to it such information related to that
research or activity as the Commission may specify.

to science and technology within United
Republic to furnish to it such information related to that
research or activity as the Commission may specify.

(2) Every person who or body of persons which is required
to furnish information under subsection (1) shall comply with
the requirement and any person who or body of persons which
fails or refuses to comply with that requirement commits an
offence and on conviction, shall be liable to a fine not exceeding
five thousand shillings or to imprisonment for a term not
exceeding six months or to both. PART III
COMMITTEES
14.–(1) The Commission shall establish an Executive
Committee and subject to this Act, may delegate to such
Executive Committee the exercise of any of the functions
conferred upon the Commission. (2) The Commission shall establish standing committees
to be known as Research and Development Advisory
Committees and may establish such other standing and
occasional committees as it considers necessary or desirable
for the discharge of its functions. Certain
institutions to
be affiliated to
Commission
Commission
may call for
information
Establishment of
committees

or the discharge of its functions. Certain
institutions to
be affiliated to
Commission
Commission
may call for
information
Establishment of
committees

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(3) Without prejudice to the generality of subsection (2)
the Commission shall establish the following Research and
Development Advisory Committees-
(a) Agriculture and Livestock;
(b) Natural Resources;
(c) Environmental Research;
(d) Industrial and Energy Research;
(e) Public Health and Medical Research;
(f) Basic Sciences; and
(g) Social Sciences. (4) The Commission shall have power to prescribe the
composition of each committee established under this section
and may, for that purpose, amend the Third Schedule.

on shall have power to prescribe the
composition of each committee established under this section
and may, for that purpose, amend the Third Schedule.

(5) Every Research and Development Advisory Committee
shall be the principal organ of the Commission responsible for
the co-ordination of all scientific and technological research
carried out in the country in its field and shall, in that respect,
be responsible for advising in relation to-
(a) research policy and priorities;
(b) allocation or distribution of research funds;
(c) co-ordinator of research and extension services;
(d) manpower development; and
(e) national and international co-operation. (6) The Research and Development Advisory Committees
may, subject to any direction of the Commission, meet at such
intervals as they consider necessary for the transactions of their
business and shall act in accordance with the directions of the
Commission and report on their activities to the Commission
in such manner as the Commission may direct. (7) The Commission shall determine the functions of any
Committee established by it and may delegate to any such
Committee either absolutely or conditionally the power to
discharge any function of the Commission on behalf of the
Commission.

y delegate to any such
Committee either absolutely or conditionally the power to
discharge any function of the Commission on behalf of the
Commission.

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PART IV
CENTRE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND
TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY
15.–(1) The Commission shall establish a National Centre for
the Development and Transfer of Technology. (2) The Centre shall be the principal organ of the
Commission responsible for matters relating to the transfer,
adaptation and development of technology including the
assessment and choice of imported technology.

responsible for matters relating to the transfer,
adaptation and development of technology including the
assessment and choice of imported technology.

(3) Without prejudice to the provisions of subsection (2),
the functions of the Centre shall be to-
(a) identify, within the framework of national, social,
economic and political constraints technological need
for utilisation in the different sectors of the economy;
(b) acquire and analyse information on alternative sources
of technology and its delivery to users;
(c) make an evaluation and selection of technologies with
a view of developing a capacity of decision making in
the area of science and technology;
(d) play a major role in the unpackaging of imported
technology including the assessment of the suitability
of the technology as well as the direct and indirect
costs of importing technology or development of such
technology;
(e) assist institutions importing technology in the
negotiation of contracts for the supply of technology
with the view of securing favourable terms under
which technology may be supplied;
(f) maintain a registry of imported technology and register
of domestic technological resources and manpower;
(g) act as a catalyst for the development of indigenous
technology;
(h) provide training for technical personnel in various
fields of analysis of transfer of technology;
(i) register all technology transfer agreements;
Commission to
establish Centre
for Development
and Transfer of
Technology

of transfer of technology;
(i) register all technology transfer agreements;
Commission to
establish Centre
for Development
and Transfer of
Technology

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(j) prepare plans for development of technology in the
critical sectors of the economy;
(k) monitor on a continuous basis the execution of any
contract or agreement registered pursuant to this
section; and
(l) perform such other functions as the Commission may
determine. (4) For the purpose of paragraph (i) of subsection (3)
“technology transfer agreement” means an agreement between
a local industry and a foreign investor with respect to the
following considerations-
(a) the use or exploitation of technological rights formulae
and specifications, processes, patents or technical
know-how of foreign origin;
(b) the licensing of the use or exploitation of foreign owned
trade-marks; and
(c) the furnishing of foreign technical consultancy,
management and marketing services.

g of the use or exploitation of foreign owned
trade-marks; and
(c) the furnishing of foreign technical consultancy,
management and marketing services.

(5) A person who, without reasonable excuse, hinders or
obstructs the Centre or an authorised officer in the carrying
out of any functions under this part commits an offence and on
conviction, shall be liable to a fine not exceeding ten thousand
shillings or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding two
years or to both. 16.–(1) Every technology transfer agreement which, on the
date of the coming into operation of this Act had been entered
into by any person in the United Republic and which still has
effect on the commencement of this Act in relation to any
matter referred to in subsection (4) of section 15 of this Act
shall be registered with the Centre in the prescribed manner
not later than six months after the commencement of this Act. (2) As from the coming into operation of this Act, every
technology transfer agreement entered into by any person in
the United Republic in relation to any matter referred to in
Registration of
contract

very
technology transfer agreement entered into by any person in
the United Republic in relation to any matter referred to in
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contract

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subsection (4) of section 15 shall be registered with the Centre
in the prescribed manner, not later than sixty days from its
execution or conclusion. (3) Every application for registration of a technology transfer
agreement shall be addressed to the Director General and shall
be accompanied by such number of certified true copies of such
contract and agreement and by all other related documents
including annexures thereto and such other documents and
information as may be specified, in any particular case, by the
Director General. (4) Where the Director General is satisfied that none of the
specifications mentioned in section 18 has been contravened
he shall issue to the applicant a registration certificate.

is satisfied that none of the
specifications mentioned in section 18 has been contravened
he shall issue to the applicant a registration certificate.

17.–(1) The technical staff rendering assistance to the
Commission shall evaluate the terms and conditions of all
agreements or contracts taking into consideration the legal,
technical and economic aspects of the agreement in the light
of policies and guidelines prescribed by the Commission. (2) In evaluating any agreement or contract for transfer
of technology the following factors shall be taken into
consideration:
(a) that the technology or industrial property right is
appropriate;
(b) that the payment for the technology in relation to
the value of the technology to recipient and national
economy is reasonable;
(c) that no restrictive business practices are included
in the agreement or contract for transfer of the
technology;
(d) that the agreement or contract for transfer of technology
stipulates the duration of such agreement or contract;
and
(e) that the technology is not freely available in the United
Republic. Evaluation of
agreements

lates the duration of such agreement or contract;
and
(e) that the technology is not freely available in the United
Republic. Evaluation of
agreements

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18.–(1) A contract or agreement for transfer of technology to
the United Republic shall not contain any restrictive business
practices.

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18.–(1) A contract or agreement for transfer of technology to
the United Republic shall not contain any restrictive business
practices.

(2) The restrictive business practices referred to in
subsection (1) are provisions in the agreement or contract for
transfer of technology which-
(a) permit the supplies to regulate or intervene directly
or indirectly in the administration of any undertaking
belonging to the transferee of the technology;
(b) provide for an enormous or gratuitous obligation
on the transferee of the technology to assign to the
transferor or any other person designated by the
transferor patents, trademarks, technical information,
innovations or improvements obtained by such
transferee with assistance from the transferor or such
person;
(c) impose limitation on technological research or
development by the transferor;
(d) impose an obligation to acquire equipment, tools, parts
or raw materials exclusively from the transferor or any
other persons or given source;
(e) provide for the exportation of the transferees products
or services and is prohibited or unreasonably restricted
or which provides for an obligation on such transferee
to sell the products manufactured by it exclusively to
the supplier of the technology concerned or any other
person or source designated by the transferor;
(f) prohibit the use by the transferee of complementary
technologies;
(g) require the transferee to use permanently or for any
unconscionable period personnel designated by the
supplier of the technology;
(h) limit the volume of production for sale;
(i) require the transferee to appoint the supplier of
technology as the exclusive sales agent or representative
in the United Republic or elsewhere;
Restrictive
business practices
not to be included
in agreement or
contract

xclusive sales agent or representative
in the United Republic or elsewhere;
Restrictive
business practices
not to be included
in agreement or
contract

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(j) provide for a duration for agreement or contract
exceeding ten years;
(k) require the consent of the transferor before any
modification to products, processes or plant can be
affected by the transferee;
(l) impose an obligation on the transferee to introduce
unnecessary design changes;
(m) by means of quality controls or prescription of standards
seek to impose unnecessary and onerous obligation on
the transferee;
(n) provide for payment in full by the transferee for
transferred technology which remains unexploited by
him;
(o) require the transferee to accept additional technology or
other matter, such as consultancy services, international
subcontracting, turn-key projects and similar package
arrangements, not required by the transferee for or
in connection with the principal purpose for which
technology is to be or has been acquired by him; and
(p) impose an obligation to submit to foreign jurisdiction
in any controversy arising for decision concerning the
interpretation or enforcement in the United Republic
of any such agreement or contract or any provision
thereof.

y arising for decision concerning the
interpretation or enforcement in the United Republic
of any such agreement or contract or any provision
thereof.

(3) Notwithstanding the provisions of this section, the
Commission may, in any case where it is satisfied that it
would be in the national interest so to do, direct the Director
General to issue a certificate of registration to an applicant
notwithstanding any convergence between the terms and
conditions of a contract or agreement and the specifications
laid down in subsection (2) of this section. (4) Where the parties, on the direction or advise of the
Director General, subsequent to a refusal by the Director
General to issue a certificate of registration, make required
adjustments in respect of any agreement or contract or terms
and conditions thereof, the Director General may issue the
requisite certificate of registration.

nts in respect of any agreement or contract or terms
and conditions thereof, the Director General may issue the
requisite certificate of registration.

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19. Where after investigation by the Commission it is
established that the terms and conditions of the agreement
have been amended or modified without prior approval of
the Commission, the Commission may cancel the registration
of the agreement or contract and require the surrender of
the certificate of registration except that cancellation shall be
made under this section only after the party in whose name
the certificate of registration is issued is given an opportunity
to be heard. 20. The Commission shall determine the appropriate sanction
to be imposed for the breach of any provision of this Part. 21. When an agreement is terminated by the parties thereto
prior to the expiration of its term, notice of such termination
shall be filed with the Commission not later than five days
from the date of such termination.

the expiration of its term, notice of such termination
shall be filed with the Commission not later than five days
from the date of such termination.

22.–(1) Upon written request therefor, information and
documents received by the Commission for registration of
agreements and contracts shall be treated as confidential and
shall not be divulged to any private party without the consent
of the parties concerned. (2) Any person who divulges any information and document
contrary to this section commits an offence and on conviction
shall be liable to a fine not exceeding ten thousand shillings or
to a term of imprisonment not exceeding six months. PART V
THE NATIONAL FUND FOR THE ADVANCEMENT
OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
23.–(1) There is hereby established a Fund which shall be
known as the National Fund for the Advancement of Science
and Technology. Cancellation of
registration
Sanction
Termination of
contracts
Confidential
character
of certain
information
Establishment
and purposes of
Fund

ology. Cancellation of
registration
Sanction
Termination of
contracts
Confidential
character
of certain
information
Establishment
and purposes of
Fund

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(2) The sources of the Fund shall be utilised for the purposes
of-
(a) financing, by way of loan or grant, any research or
study carried on by or for the benefit of persons or
organisations engaged in research in matters relating
to the development of science and technology;
(b) financing by way of loan or grant, the training of
citizens of the United Republic by or for the benefit of
organisations engaged in research in the development
of science and technology;
(c) making an award or awards to a person or body of
persons qualified for the grant of an award under this
Act;
(d) providing support for scientific research and technology
development and the application of the results in
compliance with the national priorities determined by
the Government upon advice by the Commission; and
(e) commissioning the carrying out by an institution or
individual of any specific research which is of special
national importance. 24.

mmission; and
(e) commissioning the carrying out by an institution or
individual of any specific research which is of special
national importance. 24.

The funds and sources of the Fund shall consist of-
(a) such sums as may be provided for the purpose by
Parliament; and
(b) such sums or property as may in any manner become
payable to or vested in the Fund by virtue of the operation
of any other law or as a result of its administration by
the Commission. 25.–(1) The Fund shall be administered by the Commission. (2) For the purposes of this section, the Commission shall
maintain the Fund in a separately designated bank account
or accounts, which it shall operate in accordance with such
directions as the Minister may give in that behalf, save that
the Commission shall not make any payment out of the Fund
except in accordance with the agreed annual expenditure
programme. Sources of Fund
Management of
Fund

ssion shall not make any payment out of the Fund
except in accordance with the agreed annual expenditure
programme. Sources of Fund
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Fund

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(3) Without prejudice to the preceding provisions of
this section, the Commission may, where circumstances so
require, maintain and administer as part of the Fund any
special account or accounts for the purposes of any project
or programme carried on jointly with a foreign institution,
department or organisation for the advancement of science
and technology development in the United Republic. (4) The Minister may, by regulations published in the
Gazette, provide for the regulation and administration of the
Fund. (5) A person who authorises the making of any payment out
of the Fund in contravention of any provision of this section
commits an offence and on conviction, shall be liable to a fine
not exceeding fifty thousand shillings or to imprisonment for
a term not exceeding five years or to both. 26.–(1) The Commission shall cause to be provided and kept
proper books of account of the payments made into and out of
the Fund.

ve years or to both. 26.–(1) The Commission shall cause to be provided and kept
proper books of account of the payments made into and out of
the Fund.

(2) The accounts of the Fund shall be audited annually by
the Controller and Auditor-General and the audited accounts
of the Funds shall be published at the same time as the audited
accounts of the Commission are published. PART VI
FINANCIAL PROVISIONS
27. The funds and resources of the Commission shall consist
of-
(a) such sums as may be appropriated by Parliament for
the purposes of the Commission;
(b) any sum or loan granted to the Commission by any
other person, bodies or institution with the approval of
the Minister; and
Accounts and
audit
Funds and
resources of
Commission

the Commission by any
other person, bodies or institution with the approval of
the Minister; and
Accounts and
audit
Funds and
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Commission

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(c) any sums or property which may in any manner
become payable to or vested in the Commission as the
result of the performance of its functions. 28.–(1) The Commission shall, prior to the commencement
of each financial year, prepare and submit for the Minister’s
approval, an estimate, in such form and containing such
matters as he may require of its income and expenditure for
such financial year. (2) The Commission shall not incur any expenditure
exceeding that provided for in the estimates except with the
specific approval in writing of the Minister. 29.–(1) The Commission shall keep proper accounts and other
records in relation thereto and shall prepare in respect of each
financial year a statement of accounts in accordance with the
best accounting standards. (2) Subject to any direction to the contrary given by the
Minister, accounts of the Commission shall be audited by the
Controller and Auditor-General.

(2) Subject to any direction to the contrary given by the
Minister, accounts of the Commission shall be audited by the
Controller and Auditor-General.

(3) As soon as the accounts of the Commission for the
financial year have been audited, the Commission shall cause
to be sent to the Minister a copy of the statement of accounts
prepared in respect of that year together with a copy of any
report made by the auditors thereon. (4) The Minister shall, within a period of six months,
or such longer period as the National Assembly may, by
resolution, appoint, after the end of the financial year to which
the accounts relate, cause to be laid a copy of every statement
and auditor’s report before the National Assembly. 30. The Commission shall, within six months after the end
of each financial year, make a report to the Minister on the
conduct of its business during that year, and the Minister shall
cause to be laid a copy thereof before the National Assembly. Estimates of
income and
expenditure
Accounts and
audit
Report of
Commission

nister shall
cause to be laid a copy thereof before the National Assembly. Estimates of
income and
expenditure
Accounts and
audit
Report of
Commission

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PART VII
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
31.–(1) There is hereby instituted an award to be known as the
Tanzania Award for Science and Technological Achievement. (2) The award may be conferred upon any person who, or
institution or body corporate which within the United Republic
makes an invention or discovery which, in the opinion of the
Awards Committee, is likely to promote and accelerate the
social and economic progress of the United Republic. 32.–(1) There is hereby established an Awards Committee
which shall be known as the Scientific and Technological
Achievement Awards Committee and shall consist of-
(a) a Chairman, who shall be appointed by the Minister
from among the members of the Commission;
(b) the Director General, who shall also be the Secretary;
and
(c) six other members who shall be appointed by the
Minister.

embers of the Commission;
(b) the Director General, who shall also be the Secretary;
and
(c) six other members who shall be appointed by the
Minister.

(2) In appointing persons to the Awards Committee,
the Minister shall give consideration to persons who have
knowledge and experience of the application of science and
technology. (3) A member of the Awards Committee shall, unless he
sooner ceases to be a member, hold office for a period of three
years from the date of his appointment, and shall be eligible for
reappointment. (4) The Awards Committee may co-opt any person whose
knowledge and experience in the application for science
and technology may be of assistance to it in considering any
application or proposal for the conferment of an award under
this Act. (5) The Awards Committee shall consider all applications
or proposals for the conferment of awards under this Act
Institution of
award for Science
and Technology
Awards
Committee

ll consider all applications
or proposals for the conferment of awards under this Act
Institution of
award for Science
and Technology
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Committee

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and make appropriate recommendations to the Commission
regarding the grant of an application or proposal. (6) In deciding whether or not any application or proposal
for the conferment of an award under this Act may be granted,
the Awards Committee shall consider the importance of the
invention or discovery in its application to the search for the
solution of various social and economic problems obtaining in
the United Republic.

the
invention or discovery in its application to the search for the
solution of various social and economic problems obtaining in
the United Republic.

33.–(1) The Minister may, if he considers it necessary or
expedient for the better performance of the Commission’s
functions, make regulations-
(a) requiring persons engaged in the scientific and
technological research within the United Republic to
furnish to the Commission information relating to
such research and to make available to the Commission
copies of any relevant records or findings; and
(b) prescribing the form and manner in which and the
period within which, such information, record, or
findings shall be kept, furnished or made available to
the Commission. (2) Regulations made under this section may be expressed
to be applicable to-
(a) the whole or any part of the United Republic;
(b) any branch of scientific and technological research;
(c) any category or categories of persons; or
(d) any other such persons as may be requested by the
Government, public authorities or institutions with
respect to science and technology.

rsons; or
(d) any other such persons as may be requested by the
Government, public authorities or institutions with
respect to science and technology.

34.–(1) Where any person furnishes the Commission with
any information or makes available to the Commission any
record or findings pursuant to the regulations made under
section 33, the Commission shall not, save for the purposes of
proceedings under this Act, disclose such information on the
contents of records or findings to any person not employed in
the execution of a duty under this Act. Power to make
regulations
Disclosure of
information

tents of records or findings to any person not employed in
the execution of a duty under this Act. Power to make
regulations
Disclosure of
information

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(2) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (1),
the Commission may publish or cause to be published any
information furnished to the Commission or the contents
of any record or findings available to the Commission
pursuant to regulations made under section 33 in a form of a
summary which does not enable identification of the source of
information, record or findings. 35. Where any person to whom regulations made under
section 33 apply satisfies the Commission that the research
being carried out by him is likely to lead to a scientific and
technological invention by him, or that he is the grantee,
proprietor or assignee of a patent duly registered under the law
in force relating to registration of patents, he shall be exempted
from disclosing any information relating either directly or
indirectly to such invention or patent or to make available any
record or findings relating to such invention or patent.

n relating either directly or
indirectly to such invention or patent or to make available any
record or findings relating to such invention or patent.

36.–(1) A person being a person employed in the execution of
any duty under this Act who-
(a) by virtue of such employment becomes possessed of
any information which might influence or affect the
market value of any share or other security, interest,
product or article and who, before such information is
made public in accordance with the provisions of this
Act, directly or indirectly uses such information for
personal gain;
(b) without lawful authority publishes or communicates
to any person otherwise than in accordance with the
provisions of this Act any information acquired by him
in the course of such employment; or
(c) knowingly compiles for issue any false statistics, records
or information,
commits an offence and on conviction shall be liable to a fine
not exceeding twenty thousand shillings. Protection to
inventors
Offences

information,
commits an offence and on conviction shall be liable to a fine
not exceeding twenty thousand shillings. Protection to
inventors
Offences

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(2) A person who being in possession of any information
which to his knowledge has been disclosed in contravention
of the provisions of this Act, publishes or communicates to
any other person such information, commits an offence and
on conviction, shall be liable to a fine not exceeding twenty
thousand shillings.

nicates to
any other person such information, commits an offence and
on conviction, shall be liable to a fine not exceeding twenty
thousand shillings.

(3) Subject to the provisions of section 13 of this Act, any
person who, being a person to whom the provisions of any
regulations made under section 33 apply-
(a) fails to furnish to the Commission any information
or to make available to the Commission any record
or findings relating to any scientific or technological
research within such period as may be prescribed in
the regulations or, where no such period is prescribed,
within one month of the receipt by him of a notice
from the Commission requiring him to furnish such
information or make available such record or findings;
(b) knowingly furnishes any false information or makes
available any false record or findings; or
(c) hinders or obstructs any officer of the Commission
in the lawful performance of his duties or in a lawful
exercise of his powers imposed or conferred upon him
by this Act,
commits an offence and on conviction, shall be liable to a fine
not exceeding twenty thousand shillings. 37.

mposed or conferred upon him
by this Act,
commits an offence and on conviction, shall be liable to a fine
not exceeding twenty thousand shillings. 37.

Matter or thing done by any member, officer, servant or
agent of the Commission or of the Executive Committee or
any Committee established under this Act, or of any other
institution affiliated to the Commission shall not, if the matter
or thing is done in good faith for the purpose of carrying out the
provisions of this Act or of any regulations made thereunder,
subject any such person as aforesaid to any action, liability,
claim or demand whatsoever. Protection from
personal liability

lations made thereunder,
subject any such person as aforesaid to any action, liability,
claim or demand whatsoever. Protection from
personal liability

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PART VIII
REPEAL AND SAVINGS
38. [Repeals the Tanzania National Scientific Research Council
Act, No. 5 of 1968.]
39.–(1) Upon the commencement of this Act, all the assets and
liabilities of the Tanzania National Scientific Research Council
shall, by virtue of this Act and without further assurance, be
transferred and vested in the Commission. (2) All other matters arising from the repeal of the Tanzania
National Scientific Research Council Act, and the demise
of the Council, shall be governed by the provisions of the
Interpretation of Laws Act.

nzania
National Scientific Research Council Act, and the demise
of the Council, shall be governed by the provisions of the
Interpretation of Laws Act.

FIRST SCHEDULE
(Made under section 4(2))
COMPOSITION AND PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMISSION
1.–(1) The Commission shall consist of-
(a) the Chairman, who shall be appointed by the President from
among the members of the Commission;
(b) two eminent scientists, one appointed by the Minister and
one by the Minister in the Revolutionary Government of
Zanzibar responsible for matters relating to science and
technology;
(c) Directors of National Research Institutes in-
(i) Agriculture and Livestock;
(ii) Public Health;
(iii) Forestry;
(iv) Fisheries;
(v) Marine Science;
(vi) Minerals;
(vii)Industry; and
(viii) Wildlife;
(d) Director of Agriculture Zanzibar;
(e) Director of Industries Zanzibar;
Repeal
Savings and
transitional
provisions
Act No. 5 of 1968
Cap. 1
Composition

Director of Agriculture Zanzibar;
(e) Director of Industries Zanzibar;
Repeal
Savings and
transitional
provisions
Act No. 5 of 1968
Cap. 1
Composition

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(f) Deans or Directors of Faculties or Institutes of-
(i) Agriculture, Sokoine University of Agriculture;
(ii) Science, University of Dar es Salaam;
(iii) Engineering, University of Dar es Salaam;
(iv) Medicine, Muhimbili University of Health and Allied
Science;
(v) Arts and Social Sciences, University of Dar es Salaam;
(vi) Resources Assessment, University of Dar es Salaam; and
(vii)Building Research Unit; and
(g) Representatives from Ministries of-
(i) Finance, Economic Affairs and Planning;
(ii) Agriculture and Livestock Development;
(iii) Industry and Trade;
(iv) Natural Resources and Tourism;
(v) Education;
(vi) Lands, Housing and Urban Development;
(vii)Water, Energy and Minerals;
(viii) Communications and Works; and
(ix) Two eminent engineers representing the Institution of
Engineers of Tanzania.

vii)Water, Energy and Minerals;
(viii) Communications and Works; and
(ix) Two eminent engineers representing the Institution of
Engineers of Tanzania.

(2) A member of the Commission shall, unless he previously dies
or resigns or his appointment is terminated by the Minister, hold office
for a period of three years from the date of appointment and shall be
eligible for re-appointment. (3) The Minister may fill any casual vacancy occurring in
membership of the Commission and may revoke the appointment of
any member and appoint, a replacement subject, where appropriate, to
the system of nomination specified in subparagraph (1)(b). (4) A member of the Commission may resign by giving notice to the
Minister of his intention to do so. 2.–(1) There shall be a Vice Chairman who shall be elected by the
members of the Commission from amongst themselves. (2) The Vice Chairman shall hold office for a period of three years
from the date of his election and shall be eligible for re-election. (3) The Director General shall be the Secretary to the Commission.

of three years
from the date of his election and shall be eligible for re-election. (3) The Director General shall be the Secretary to the Commission.

3.–(1) Subject to the provisions of paragraph 2, the Commission
shall meet four times in every year and at additional times as may be
necessary or expedient for the efficient performance of its functions and
all meetings of the Commission shall be convened by the Chairman or
in his absence from the United Republic or being incapacitated through
illness, by the Vice-Chairman who shall appoint a suitable place and
date for the holding of each meeting. Vice Chairman
Meetings

ncapacitated through
illness, by the Vice-Chairman who shall appoint a suitable place and
date for the holding of each meeting. Vice Chairman
Meetings

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(2) Except in the case of a special meeting, fourteen days notice in
writing, specifying the business to be transacted at the meeting, shall be
given of each meeting to every member of the Commission. (3) In the absence of both the Chairman and Vice Chairman the
members present at the meeting shall elect one of their number to be
the Chairman for that meeting. 4.–(1) A majority of the members of the Commission shall constitute a
quorum at any meeting of the Commission. (2) All acts, matters and things authorised to be done by the
Commission shall be decided by resolution at a meeting of the
Commission at which a quorum is present. (3) A decision of the majority of members present and voting at a
meeting of the Commission shall be deemed to be a decision of the
Commission. 5. The Minister may, on the advice of the Commission, and by
order published in the official Gazette, vary the composition of the
Commission.

mission. 5. The Minister may, on the advice of the Commission, and by
order published in the official Gazette, vary the composition of the
Commission.

6.–(1) Each of the Executive Committee and the Research and
Development Advisory Committee shall consist of the Chairman of the
Commission and not less than and not more than fifteen members who
shall be elected by the Commission and one of whom may be elected as
its Vice Chairman. (2) A member of the Centre for Transfer of Technology and the
Research and Development Advisory Committee, unless previously he
ceases to be a member of the Commission, shall hold office for a period
of three years from the date of his election and shall be eligible for re-
election. (3) The Committee shall meet at least four times in every year and at
such additional times as may be necessary or expedient for the efficient
performance of its business. (4) A majority of the members of the Committee shall constitute a
quorum of any meeting of the Committees. 7. Minutes in proper form of each meeting of the Commission and the
Committees shall be kept and shall be confirmed by the Commission or
the Committee as the case may be at its next meeting and signed by the
Chairman of the meeting. 8.

be kept and shall be confirmed by the Commission or
the Committee as the case may be at its next meeting and signed by the
Chairman of the meeting. 8.

Subject to the provision of this Schedule and, in case of the Committees,
to any directions given to it by the Commission, the Commission and
the Committees shall have power to regulate their own procedures. Quorum
Minister may
vary composition
Composition of
Committees
Confirmation of
minutes
Commission
and Committees
to regulate own
proceedings

ocedures. Quorum
Minister may
vary composition
Composition of
Committees
Confirmation of
minutes
Commission
and Committees
to regulate own
proceedings

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9. The Director General shall act as the Secretary of the Commission,
and he or the Deputy Director General shall attend and act in this
capacity at all meetings of the Commission and the Committees and
shall perform such other functions as may be entrusted to him. 10. All deeds, instruments, contracts and other documents shall be
deemed to be duly executed by or on behalf of the Commission if-
(a) sealed with the seal of the Commission; and
(b) executed in that behalf by one member of the Commission
and an officer of scientific or technology institutions both
of whom have been authorised by the Commission for the
purpose. 11. Subject to the provisions of the Schedule relating to a quorum, the
Commission and the Committees may act notwithstanding any vacancy
in the membership thereof and no act or proceeding shall be invalid by
reason only of some defect in the appointment of a member or a person
who purports to be a member.

hereof and no act or proceeding shall be invalid by
reason only of some defect in the appointment of a member or a person
who purports to be a member.

SECOND SCHEDULE
(Made under section 12)
INSTITUTIONS AFFILIATED TO THE COMMISSION
1.–(a) Tanzania Agricultural Research Organisation;
(b) Tanzania Livestock Research Organisation;
(c) Tanzania Industrial Research and Development Organisation;
(d) National Institute for Medical Research;
(e) Tanzania Engineering Manufacturing and Design
Organisation;
(f) Centre for Agriculture Mechanisation and Rural Technology;
(g) Tanzania Bureau of Standards;
(h) Uyole Agriculture Research Centre;
(i) Building Research Unit;
(j) National Construction Council;
(k) Tanzania Fisheries Research Institute;
(l) Tanzania Forestry Research Institute;
(m) Tanzania Wildlife Research Institute;
(n) Tanzania Food and Nutrition Centre;
(o) Tanzania National Radiation Commission;
(p) Tanzania Industrial Studies and Consulting Organisation;
(q) Institute of Production Innovation of the University of Dar
es Salaam; and
(r) Tanzania Plant Health and Pesticides Authority. Secretary
Execution of
deeds, etc. Commission
and Committee
meetings not
to be invalid by
reason of vacancy

nia Plant Health and Pesticides Authority. Secretary
Execution of
deeds, etc. Commission
and Committee
meetings not
to be invalid by
reason of vacancy

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2. Other regulatory institutions and research and development
centres that may be in existence or come into being after this Act has
been enacted in Parliament. THIRD SCHEDULE
(Made under section 14(4))
COMPOSITION OF THE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
ADVISORY COMMITTEES, TANZANIA AWARD FOR
SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNOLOGICAL ACHIEVEMENTS
COMMITTEE, NATIONAL FUND FOR THE ADVANCEMENT
OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE AND
THE NATIONAL RESEARCH CLEARANCE COMMITTEE
1.

LOGICAL ACHIEVEMENTS
COMMITTEE, NATIONAL FUND FOR THE ADVANCEMENT
OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE AND
THE NATIONAL RESEARCH CLEARANCE COMMITTEE
1.

RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
ON AGRICULTURE AND LIVESTOCK DEVELOPMENT
(i) Representative of a Government Department
responsible for Agricultural Research and Training;
(ii) Representative of a Government Department
responsible for crops Research;
(iii) Representative of a Government department
responsible for livestock Research;
(iv) Representative in charge of postgraduate training and
research in an Agricultural University or College;
(v) Representative of a National Institute responsible for
Research in Tropical Pesticides;
(vi) Representative of the Ministry of Agriculture -
Zanzibar;
(vii) Representative of Private farms;
(viii) An Eminent Scientist; and
(ix) Representative of Farmers Association. 2.

stry of Agriculture -
Zanzibar;
(vii) Representative of Private farms;
(viii) An Eminent Scientist; and
(ix) Representative of Farmers Association. 2.

RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
ON NATURAL RESOURCES
(i) Representative of a National Research Institute in
Fisheries;
(ii) Representative from a Forestry Department of a
National University or College;
(iii) Representative of National Research Institute or
Organisation responsible for forestry research;
(iv) Representative of a National Institute responsible for
Resource Assessment;
(v) Representative of a National Institute or Organisation
responsible for Wildlife Research;
GN. No. 577 of 1998

responsible for
Resource Assessment;
(v) Representative of a National Institute or Organisation
responsible for Wildlife Research;
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(vi) Representative of a Government Department
responsible for Wildlife;
(vii) Representative of a Government Department
responsible for Forest and Bee-keeping;
(viii) Representative of a Department responsible for
Fisheries;
(ix) Representative of a National Institute responsible for
Geological Research;
(x) Representative of a Government Department
responsible for natural resources in Zanzibar;
(xi) Representative of a Ministry responsible for
Community Development, Women and Children;
(xii) Representative of a National Institute or responsible
for training in Marine Sciences;
(xiii) Representative of a National Institute responsible for
demographic studies; and
(xiv) An Eminent Scientist in Natural Resource Studies. 3.

ces;
(xiii) Representative of a National Institute responsible for
demographic studies; and
(xiv) An Eminent Scientist in Natural Resource Studies. 3.

RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTTE
ON ENVIRONMENT-
(i) Representative of a National Environment
Management and Development Institution;
(ii) Representative from a Government Department
responsible for environmental management and
development;
(iii) Representative of a research Institution responsible
for nature conservation and management of natural
resources;
(iv) Representative of an Environment department of an
academic Institution;
(v) Representative of an Industrial or Chemical and
Pollution control and monitoring Centre;
(vi) Representative of Geology or Mining Department of
an Academic institution;
(vii) Representative of a Government Department
responsible for Conservation management and
development of natural resources;
(viii) Representative of a Government department
responsible for Land use Development, Planning and
Survey;
(ix) Representative of an NGO responsible for
environmental management;
(x) Representative of a Government Department
responsible for demography; and
(xi) Commissioner of Director responsible for water in the
Ministry of Water Energy and Minerals.

overnment Department
responsible for demography; and
(xi) Commissioner of Director responsible for water in the
Ministry of Water Energy and Minerals.

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(xii) Representative of a Government Department
responsible for pollution control; and
(xiii) one eminent scientist in environmental issues. 4.

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(xii) Representative of a Government Department
responsible for pollution control; and
(xiii) one eminent scientist in environmental issues. 4.

RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
ON PUBLIC HEALTH AND MEDICINE
(i) Representative of the National Institute for Medical
Research;
(ii) Representative of the Ministry of Health;
(iii) Representative of the National Institute dealing with
Food and Nutrition Research;
(iv) Representative of the Zanzibar Ministry of Health;
(v) Representative of a National Institute responsible for
Traditional Medicine Research;
(vi) Representative of National Institute for Public Health;
(vii) Representative of Regional Health Services;
(viii) Representative of a National University or College for
Health Science;
(ix) Representative of a National Institute responsible for
Pharmacological research;
(x) Representative from Community Health Department
of National University or College for Health Sciences;
(xi) Representative from a Private Health Sector Services;
(xii) An eminent Scientist in Medicine or Public Health;
(xiii) Representative Tanzania Medical Association; and
(xiv) Expert in Child and Maternal Health. 5.

eminent Scientist in Medicine or Public Health;
(xiii) Representative Tanzania Medical Association; and
(xiv) Expert in Child and Maternal Health. 5.

RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
ON INDUSTRY AND ENERGY
(i) Representative of Energy, land, Rural Technology
Research and Development Institutes;
(ii) Representative of Industrial Technology Research and
Development Institutes;
(iii) Representative of technology Research and
Development Institutes;
(iv) Representative of Industrial Policy Body;
(v) Representative of Energy policy body;
(vi) Representative of Industrial Policy Body, Zanzibar;
(vii) Representative of Energy and Technology Extension
Services Policy Body;
(viii) Representative of Energy or Industrial NGO;
(ix) Representative of the University in Energy or Industrial
matters; and
(x) Representative of Industrial Standards Bureau or
Bodies.

ndustrial NGO;
(ix) Representative of the University in Energy or Industrial
matters; and
(x) Representative of Industrial Standards Bureau or
Bodies.

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6. RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
ON BASIC SCIENCES
(i) Representative of Mathematical Research and
Development Institutes;
(ii) Representative of Physics Research and Development
Institutes;
(iii) Representative of Chemistry Research and
Development Institutes;
(iv) Representative of Zoology Research and Development
Institutes;
(v) Representative of Botanical Research and development
institutes;
(vi) Head of Department of Anatomy Muhimbili College
of Health Sciences;
(vii) Not more than two eminent Scientists one of whom
should be a lady; and
(viii) Scientist from Sokoine University of Agriculture. 7.

lth Sciences;
(vii) Not more than two eminent Scientists one of whom
should be a lady; and
(viii) Scientist from Sokoine University of Agriculture. 7.

RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
ON SOCIAL SCIENCES
(i) Representative from a Government Department
responsible for Economic Affairs and Planning;
(ii) Representative of an Institution or Department in a
University dealing with Development studies;
(iii) Representative of the Directorate of Culture-Zanzibar;
(iv) Representative of a Social Welfare or Sociology
Department in an academic Institution;
(v) Representative of an NGO which conducts research in
Social-economic Research Policy;
(vi) Representative of an Institution involved in continuing
Education;
(vii) Commissioner for Education in the Ministry of
Education;
(viii) Representative of a Government Department
responsible for Children, Youth and Women Affairs;
(ix) Representative of the Ministry of Finance;
(x) Representative of an Institution engaged in Economic
Research Matters;
(xi) Not more than two eminent scholars one of whom
should be a lady;
(xii) Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Social Science of a
University; and
(xiii) Representative of the Prime Minister’s Officer.

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should be a lady;
(xii) Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Social Science of a
University; and
(xiii) Representative of the Prime Minister’s Officer.

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8. RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
ON DEVELOPMENT AND TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY
(i) Representative from the Ministry responsible for
Planning;
(ii) Representative from the Ministry responsible for
Science and Technology;
(iii) Representative of a Zanzibar Government from the
Ministry responsible for Industry;
(iv) Representative of a National Institution responsible
for investment Promotion;
(v) Representative of an Investment Institution in
Zanzibar;
(vi) Representative of the Patents Officer;
(vii) Representative of the Chamber of Commerce, Industry
and Agriculture;
(viii) Representative of private Institutions involved in
transfer of Technology;
(ix) Women Representative of Technology and users; and
(x) Representative of Information Technology Institutions. 9.

volved in
transfer of Technology;
(ix) Women Representative of Technology and users; and
(x) Representative of Information Technology Institutions. 9.

THE TANZANIA AWARDS FOR SCENTIFIC AND
TECHNOLOGICAL ACHIEVEMENTS (TASTA) COMMITTEE
(i) An eminent Technologist or Engineer who should also
be a member of the Commission;
(ii) The Registrar of Patents;
(iii) Representative of Institutions responsible for Invention
or Innovation;
(iv) Representative of the Tanzania Association of
Inventors (TAI);
(v) Representative of the Policy and Decision makers
conversant with issues of Invention and Innovation;
(vi) Eminent Scientist from Zanzibar; and
(vii) Representative of the International Village for Science
and Technology. 10. THE NATIONAL FUND FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (NFAST) COMMITTEE
(i) Representative of the President’s Office;
(ii) Representative of the Treasury;
(iii) Representative of the Planning Commission;
(iv) Representative of the Ministry of Science, Technology
and Higher Education;
(v) Representative of the Bank of Tanzania;
(vi) Representative of the National University;

the Ministry of Science, Technology
and Higher Education;
(v) Representative of the Bank of Tanzania;
(vi) Representative of the National University;

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(vii) Representative of the Tanzania Business Council
(private sector);
(viii) Representative of a Science Professional Association;
(ix) Two eminent Scientists one of whom shall be a lady;
(x) Representative of the NGOs; and
(xi) Representative from the Government of Zanzibar. 11.

(ix) Two eminent Scientists one of whom shall be a lady;
(x) Representative of the NGOs; and
(xi) Representative from the Government of Zanzibar. 11.

THE NATIONAL RESEARCH CLEARANCE COMMITTEE
(i) Representative of the President’s Office;
(ii) Representative from the Ministry of Health;
(iii) Representative from Immigration Department
Ministry of Home Affairs;
(iv) Representative from the Prime Minister’s Office;
(v) Representative from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs;
(vi) Representative from the Tanzania People Defence
Forces;
(vii) Representative from the Office responsible for Regional
Administration (President’s Office), Zanzibar;
(viii) Representative of the Tanzania Police Force, Ministry
of Home Affairs;
(ix) Two representatives from Institutions of Higher
Learning in the area of Basic Sciences research and
Social Sciences Research; and
(x) Two eminent Scientists one of whom shall be a lady.

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