Tanzania seeks leadership role in Africa’s data protection, digital economy

The director of ICT Systems Development at the Ministry of Communication and Information Technology, Mr Mohamed Mashaka, addresses a delegation of experts at a data governance framework stakeholder engagement meeting in Dar es Salaam. PHOTO|COURTESY

Dar es Salaam. Tanzania has stepped up efforts to position itself as a regional leader in data governance with the development of a National Data Governance Framework.

Experts say the initiative will not only safeguard the country’s digital sovereignty but could also make Tanzania a role model across Africa.