JICA Sends 14 Tanzanian Scholars to Japan for Advanced Studies

Dar es Salaam. Fourteen Tanzanian specialists are scheduled to go to Japan to continue their education at the master’s and doctoral levels via the Japan International Cooperation Agency’s (JICA) Long-Term Training Programme (LTTP), representing the twelfth group since the program started. During the 2025 ABE/LTTP Reporting, Send-off and Networking Event organized on Wednesday, August 27, JICA Tanzania Head Representative Hitoshi ARA stated that the program seeks to develop upcoming leaders by giving them higher-level expertise and information to support Tanzania’s progress.”This program allows JICA to bring emerging leaders from Tanzania to learn at Japanese institutions for masters and doctorate programs, expecting them to apply what they gain for national advancement,” he mentioned, adding that more than 133 Tanzanians have previously gained advantages from this opportunity.The project corresponds with the TICAD structure, emphasizing young empowerment, lasting cooperation, and innovative expansion.The gathering had accounts from former participants such as Haji Rehani Omary, who pursued a Master of Business Administration (MBA) at Asia Pacific University from 2017 until 2019. He recounted that one major difficulty was dealing with linguistic obstacles and adjusting to Japanese traditions.”I made up my mind to do well; therefore, I took classes in Japanese, which helped me fit better into society and allowed me to create important connections,” he shared with The Citizen. “Those relationships led to big chances, and now I work for a Japanese firm located in Tanzania.”One among those newly selected is Maduhu Shija Sengerema, an officer within the Energy and Water Utilities Regulatory Authority (EWURA), who plans to get a Masters Degree in Water Engineering and Utility Management at TOYO University. He expressed intent towards gaining high level understanding to tackle ongoing issues like Non-Revenue Water (NRW).”Non-revenue water continues to act as a hidden problem affecting numerous water organizations, hindering attempts to reach sustainable development goal six about complete availability of clean water because of financial loss and lower delivery rates,” he clarified. Highlighting his present position, Mr Sengerema noted:”In our capacity at EWURA, we oversee utility services using technological and economical methods. It involves checking facilities, assessing drinking and waste-water standards, offering engineering advice when determining pricing structures, along with solving conflicts between suppliers and clients.”Mr ARA encouraged these incoming students to fully engage in their educational experiences alongside embracing Japanese customs and lifestyle, urging them to make friends and contacts beneficial for contributing toward Tanzania’s progression further ahead.The meeting also involved talks from Japanese firms looking into possible joint ventures with Tanzanian experts, showing how crucial the scheme is in enhancing personal relations and building enduring alliances across countries. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc.
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