Education stakeholders in Tanzania have been urged to translate resolutions and recommendations from the Sixth National Education Conference (IQEC 2026) into practical actions. This call was made by Commissioner for Education Lyambene Mutahabwa, representing the Minister for Education, Adolf Mkenda, at the closing ceremony of the three-day conference in Dar es Salaam. The conference aimed to improve education financing, delivery, and learning outcomes in the country.
Mutahabwa emphasized that the value of the conference depends on how its recommendations are implemented through institutional decisions, resource allocation, and coordinated efforts among stakeholders. He urged the Tanzania Education Network (TEN/MET) to consolidate conference recommendations into clear priorities, with responsible institutions, realistic implementation timelines, and mechanisms for monitoring progress. This will ensure that the conference discussions translate into lasting improvements in the education sector.
The country needs to strengthen domestic resource mobilisation and ensure efficient utilisation of available funds to build a sustainable, equitable, and accountable education financing system. Mutahabwa also called for stronger planning, budgeting, monitoring, and reporting systems to ensure resources allocated to education translate into tangible benefits for learners, teachers, and institutions. This will help to improve education quality and outcomes.
To improve education quality, Mutahabwa emphasised the need to invest in foundational learning, teacher development, inclusive education, digital learning, science and technology, technical and vocational training, and entrepreneurship. Preparing young people for a changing world requires an education system that develops creativity, critical thinking, problem-solving skills, innovation, and a sense of national responsibility. This will enable Tanzanian students to compete globally.
Mutahabwa stressed that sustainable education financing is a shared responsibility involving government, families, communities, civil society organisations, development partners, universities, and the private sector. He commended TEN/MET for providing a platform for stakeholders to exchange experiences, share evidence, and advocate for improved education outcomes. This collaboration is essential for advancing education in Tanzania.
The government has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing education as a foundation for national development. Mutahabwa urged stakeholders to maintain collaboration and ensure that conference discussions translate into lasting improvements in the education sector. This will help to achieve the country's education goals and improve learning outcomes.
The Sixth National Education Conference was attended by various stakeholders, including education experts, policymakers, and development partners. The conference provided a platform for stakeholders to discuss challenges and opportunities in the education sector and develop strategies for improvement. The implementation of conference resolutions will be crucial in shaping the future of education in Tanzania.
Key points
- Education stakeholders in Tanzania must work together to implement resolutions from the Sixth National Education Conference to improve education financing, delivery, and learning outcomes.
- The government has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing education as a foundation for national development.
- Sustainable education financing is a shared responsibility involving government, families, communities, civil society organisations, development partners, universities, and the private sector.
