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Dar es Salaam. The Tanzanian Commission for Science and Technology (Costech) will clarify today a letter it allegedly wrote to Twaweza about his recent findings
According to the letter, which began circulating on social media Wednesday, July 11, Costech gave Twaweza seven days to explain why "appropriate action" should not be taken against her for allegedly conducting a study without permission.
Developments came a few days after Twaweza released study results showing that President John Magufuli's approval rating dropped from 71 percent last year to 55 percent. . The report noted, however, that President Magufuli would still be re-elected if elections were held at the time of his release.
Findings from the study entitled True Truth in Power? Citizen views on Tanzanian politics show that Dr. Magufuli's popularity rating dropped by 96 percent in his first year in power in 2016, a 41 percentage point drop.
Costech Acting General Manager, Amos Nungu, clarify the authenticity of the letter and also describe the procedures to be followed to conduct the research.
"Everything will be clarified at a press conference to be held in Costech offices starting at 9am tomorrow (today)," he said. 19659002] Yesterday, the letter bearing the reference number CST / SC.186 / 1145/2018, dated 9 July 2018 and allegedly signed by Dr. Nungu and addressed to Twaweza's Executive Director, Aidan Eyakuze, began to circulate on social networks.
asked the explanation of the organization for which a lawsuit should not be brought against it for conducting an investigation under the platform Sauti za Wananchi without registering the project.
Hereby, it is requested to show within seven days from the date of this letter why the proper authorities should not bring legal action against your organization, "says the communication. [19659002] Twaweza had requested research authorization for four projects, noting that one project had been completed and that three were in progress.
He adds that there is information on the new project of Twaweza, Sauti za Wananchi, noting that the commission, which is mandated to register and give its authorization to all research activities taking place in the country, had no record of having granted a license to Twaweza or to receive a request to do so.
"The publication is in violation of Article 11 of the National Research Registration and Research Guidelines by default to record a research project with Costech, "the
An official of Twaweza, who asked not to be named because she was not allowed to speak to the media, confirmed that the organization had received the letter from Costech.
"Unfortunately, the executive director is out of the country, and the person who acts in the post is out of the"
Analysts say Costech's research mandate was limited to scientific, technological, and related fields such as energy, conservation, and medicine
. According to them, governance, human rights, and political dispensation generally fall outside Costech's mandate or purpose.
"Even in scientific and technological research, it is limited to certain fields. Wildlife research is part of Tanzania Wildlife Research Institute (Tawiri); medical research within the framework of the National Institute of Medical Research (NIMR); fisheries under the Fisheries Research Institute of Tanzania (Tafiri); Forestry in the framework of the Forestry Research Institute of Tanzania (Tafori) and agricultural research is supervised by agricultural organizations. Costech is only engaged as a collaborative organization, "said one analyst yesterday.
According to him, universities and NGOs could conduct research without consulting Costech. [19659002] Additional report by John Namkwahe
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