Tanzania
has launched a multi-partner Development
Information Centre, the Tanzania Development
Information Centre – TDIC. The TDIC
becomes a one-stop-shop for development
information thus providing economies of
scale to information dissemination and
access. The TDIC established as an adjunct
to the Tanzania Development Learning Centre,
a member of over 120 GDLN Centres (www.gdln.org)
using interactive distance learning techniques
for development creates complimenting
pivotal hub for development information.
During the Launching Ceremony held on
26th May 2005, the guest of Honour, the
Chief Secretary Mr. Marten Lumbanga assured
the Tanzanian Government support to the
initiative.
The Tanzania Development Information
Centre (TDIC) is a partnership initiative
of multilateral and bilateral agencies,
administered by Tanzania Global Development
Learning Centre (TGDLC) at The Institute
of Finance Management (IFM). The TDIC
has been established to promote the use
and access to knowledge in order to improve
the effectiveness of development programs
in Tanzania. Using the Centre’s
resources, the public, students, researchers
and policy makers have access to a wide
range of information on development.
The TDIC involves collaboration with
individuals, groups and institutions,
through direct Contribution, conducting
development dialogues at TDIC or connect
to partners worldwide through the Global
Development Learning Network (GDLN - www.gdln.org).
Partners can also sell publications on
consignment, donate books, CD-ROM &
Videos to the Library, or place their
brochures for free distribution, and can
exhibit their displays on TDIC display
panels.
The TDIC is expected to create a one-stop
centre for public access to information
on development issues. It will provide
a better understanding of development
projects, facilitate effective engagement
of stakeholders by enhance openness and
effective feed-back. The Centre is also
expected to enhance informed decision
making, enable wider dissemination of
achievements and lessons learnt and provide
further capacity for more participants
through video-conference.
Timing
The Centre opens its services as follows:
Monday – Friday
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Saturday – Sunday and Public Holidays
(remain closed)
Referencing
The TDIC books,periodicals and all publications
are for reference only. Libraries may
borrow through its inter-library exchange
loan system.
