THE Ministry of Education, Science and Technology is set to establish technology and innovation desks in primary schools to nurture talents in the country.

Prof Ladslaus Mnyone, Director of Science, Technology and Innovation in the ministry made the remarks in Dar es Salaam during a dialogue organised by the Commission for Science and Technology (COSTECH) to editors and journalists.

He said the ministry was preparing a strategy to identify technologies which are needed and the current needs with the aim of linking technology and other sectors.

He said the government has already completed a strategy to strengthen Information and Communication Technology (ICT) which will go hand in hand with the use of science and creativity.

Prof Mnyone said they plan to involve the diaspora in promoting science, technology and innovation as one of the strategies to increase the speed of development in the sector.

Director of COSTECH Dr Amos Nungu said the theme of this year's creative week is ‘Creativity for the integrated development of human resources’.

"We are proud of the many things that have been done in these 10 years since we started having creative week, including providing opportunities and increasing awareness and spirit for young creative people who, among other things, have had the opportunity for their work to be seen and worked on," he said.

European Union Programme Manager Janeth Martoo said that Tanzania needs innovative works to promote growth of its economy.

Martoo said despite the challenge resulting from climate change, the creative sector has potential for growth, saying that if given priority, it can significantly add strength to economic development.