THE government has allocated over 40bn/- for the construction and renovation of education infrastructure in this financial year.

The amount is also meant to bolster teachers' professional development,  introduction of new curricula, and the updating of existing curricula to align with societal and job market needs.

Finance deputy minister, Hamad Chande unveiled   here over the weekend when speaking at  the 26th graduation ceremony of the Arusha Institute of Accountancy (IAA).

Chande stated that government, through the Higher Education for Economic Transformation (HEET) project, has provided more than 40 billion shillings for the implementation of education projects at the institution.

He highlighted that the current agenda for higher education in the country focuses on internationalisation, with an emphasis on improving teaching and learning processes and ensuring that the professionals   are equipped with internationally recognised qualifications.

“I commend the leadership of IAA for prioritising this internationalisation agenda, and the ministry recognises your efforts in its implementation. Our goal is to ensure that curriculum improvements align with global standards and address international needs,” Chande said.

“Internationalisation is one of the key areas in this project, so you must intensify your efforts to achieve your goal of producing graduates who are internationally competitive and aligned with global trends,” he added.

Chande also noted that the government is committed to creating an enabling environment, including building infrastructure, increasing the number of teachers, and providing teaching and learning resources to ensure that Tanzanians receive quality education from primary to higher education levels.

 Prof. Eliamani Sedoyeka, announced that 5,854 graduates had completed their studies, including 3,601 men and 2,253 women, who were awarded certificates, diplomas, degrees, and master’s degrees in various fields.

He also mentioned that, for the first time, IAA had students in three new courses: a degree in cybersecurity, a degree in tourism and hospitality management, and a degree in library and information management.

Prof. Sedoyeka said that the institution’s mission is to continue developing curricula that meet job market demands and equip graduates to tackle the challenges posed by advancements in science and technology.

Dr Mwamini Tulli, chairperson of IAA's Governing Council, expressed gratitude to the government, through the Ministry of Finance, as well as to institutions, organisations, and various stakeholders, for their contributions, which have enabled the institution to fulfil  its core responsibilities of training, research, and offering professional consultancy services.