UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA ENGINEERS REGISTRATION BOARD 15TH ANNUAL ENGINEERS DAY Dr. Jakaya Kikwete Convection Centre - DODOMA September 7– 8, 2017 CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS THEME “Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics for Industrialization towards Socio-economic Development” TABLE OF CONTENTS Contents TABLE OF CONTENTS ................................................................................................................................ I PREFACE ...................................................................................................................................................... II 1.0 OPENING SESSION ................................................................................................................................ 1 1.1 INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................................................................. 1 1.1.1 Greetings from the Dodoma Regional Commissioner .......................................................................... 1 1.1.2 Introduction from the ERB Acting Registrar......................................................................................... 1 1.2 INTRODUCTORY REMARKS ............................................................................................................................ 2 1.3 STATEMENT FROM ONE OF THE FOREIGN DELEGATES ................................................................................... 4 1.4 OATH TAKING CEREMONY ............................................................................................................................ 4 1.5 PRESENTATION OF AWARDS TO BEST GRADUATING STUDENTS AND FOREIGN DELEGATES ......................... 4 1.6 SIGNING OF THE MOU BETWEEN ERB AND THE EGYPTIAN SYNDICATE OF ENGINEERS (ESE) ..................... 5 1.7 WELCOMING SPEECH .................................................................................................................................... 6 1.8 OPENING SPEECH BY THE CHIEF GUEST ........................................................................................................ 6 1.9 VOTE OF THANKS .......................................................................................................................................... 7 1.10 GROUP PHOTOGRAPHS AND TOUR OF EXHIBITIONS .................................................................................... 8 2.0 LEARNED DISCOURSE ......................................................................................................................... 9 2.1 SESSION1: PLENARY................................................................................................................................ 9 2.1.1 Chairperson Eng. Prof. Ninatubu M. Lema .......................................................................................... 9 2.1.2 Keynote Address: The Role of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics for Industrialization towards Socio-economic Developments ............................................................................. 9 2.1.3 Discussions ........................................................................................................................................... 9 2.2 SESSION 2: SKILLS DEVELOPMENT, EDUCATION, RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT .................. 10 2.2. 1 Chairperson Eng. Col (Rtd.) Joseph L. Simbakalia ........................................................................... 10 2.2.2 Paper on the Role of Education for Industrial development in Tanzania –by Hon. Prof. Joyce L. Ndalichako (MP) .......................................................................................................................................... 11 2.2.3 Discussions ......................................................................................................................................... 11 2.3 SESSION 3: INNOVATION, MARKETING & ENTREPRENEURSHIP ................................................ 12 2.3.1 Chairperson: Eng. Dr. Leonard Chamuriho ....................................................................................... 12 2.3.2 Paper on Innovation, Marketing and Entrepreneurship – by Prof. Elisante Ole Gabriel .................. 12 2.3.3 Entrepreneurship Talk – by Eng. Juma Rajabu .................................................................................. 13 2.3.4 General Discussions ........................................................................................................................... 14 2.4 SESSION 4: ENVIRONMENT & ICT IN EDUCATION .......................................................................... 14 2.4.1 Chairperson: Eng. Prof. Esnati O. Chaggu ........................................................................................ 14 2.4.2 Enhancement of Industrial Development While Ensuring Sustainable Environmental Protection In Tanzania: The Need To Balance The Opposing Demands........................................................................... 14 2.4.3 Paper on ICT for fostering industrialization and socio – economic development in Tanzania – by Eng. Prof. Justinian Anatory (UDOM) ........................................................................................................ 16 2.4.4 General Discussions ........................................................................................................................... 17 3.0 PRESENTATIONS BY EXHIBITORS ................................................................................................. 18 4.0 RESOLUTIONS & RECOMMENDATIONS........................................................................................ 19 5.0 SESSION 5: CLOSSING SESSION ....................................................................................................... 20 5.1 REMARKS FROM THE ERB BOARD CHAIRMAN ............................................................................................ 20 5.2 VOTE OF THANKS – BY ENG. ZENA SAID, REGIONAL ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARY, TANGA .................... 21 5.3 CLOSING SPEECH – BY ENG. JOSEPH NYAMHANGA, PERMANENT SECRETARY (WORKS) ............................ 22 i PREFACE The Engineers Registration Board has been organizing an annual event namely the Annual Engineers Day (AED) since 2003. The main purpose of AED is to provide a forum for engineers to exchange experiences through discussion in a Learned Discourse, exhibit engineering related products and services to the public, as well as awards to best final year engineering students from various institutions in the country. The latter is intended to encourage Tanzanian engineering students to excel in their studies and also encourage young generation to study engineering programmes. Each year, a theme is selected to guide the AED conference and in particular the learned discourse, depending on the major engineering challenges facing the nation in realizing its development agenda. The theme for AED 2017 is “Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) for Industrialization towards Socio-economic Development.” This document provides a compilation of the papers presented and discussed in the Learned Discourse on the selected theme. The papers cover areas related to Skills Development, Education System for Industrialization, Entrepreneurship, Small, Medium & Micro Enterprises Development, Environmental Issues and ICT for Fostering Industrialization. Participants had the opportunity to discuss and contribute to the papers during the conference aiming at enriching and enhancing their content. Sessions were arranged to suit the theme wherein 2588 engineers including foreign delegates from Egypt, Malawi, Rwanda, Uganda and representative from the Royal Norwegian Embassy attended. The Chief Guest, Ambassador Eng. John W.H. Kijazi officiated the opening of the event that was held at the Dr. Jakaya Kikwete Convention Centre, in Dodoma on September 7, 2017. Ambassador Kijazi as well presented awards to best graduating engineering students, presented certificates of appreciation to foreign delegates and finally visited exhibitions of technologies and products. The various events including photos have been included in this document. ii 1.0 OPENING SESSION 1.1 Introduction The event started with the National Anthem. After the National Anthem, the Event Manager, Eng. Dr. Richard Masika welcomed participants to the 15th Annual Engineers Day and introduced engineers in groups. He then welcomed Hon. Simon Odunga (the Chemba District Commissioner) to deliver greetings on behalf of the Dodoma Regional Commissioner. 1.1.1 Greetings from the Dodoma Regional Commissioner Honourable Simon Odunga, Chemba District Commissioner gave greetings to the high table and to all participants in attendance on behalf of the Dodoma Regional Commissioner. He explained the apology of the Regional Commissioner who could not attend due to other national commitments. He assured the Chief Guest and all delegates on the security of the region and thanked ERB for their decision to hold the event in Dodoma. “Engineers are professionals who are working according to the code of ethics. The Dodoma city is depending on you to construct the Capital city,” He said that the engineers have the role to ensure that our factories produce quality and affordable products. He particularly welcomed the Guest of Honour, Ambassador Eng. John Kijazi and said that he was the catalyst for the capital to move to Dodoma. He finally wished all participants good and fruitful deliberations. 1.1.2 Introduction from