Kevin Hall, vice-president (research), and Prof. Rumina Dhalla, College of Management and Economics, had a private meeting with Tanzanian president Jakaya Kikwete this week in Dar es Salaam. They talked about U of G’s East Africa Initiative as well as issues such as agriculture, food security, water and health.
“We also discussed our interacting with researchers in the country and doing vocational training,” Hall said. “He outlined his priorities. He is very engaged and really understands with great depth and sincerity what the big issues are in his country.”
The meeting followed a successful workshop hosted Jan. 28 to 30 by Hall, Dhalla and U of G president Alastair Summerlee for academics, government leaders, industry, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), alumni and others. Seven U of G leaders also attended.
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