| dc.description.abstract | This paper examines different areas which are the prerequisites of industrialization. It focuses on
the issues of research and innovation as imperatives in industrialization from historical point of
view, the paper utilizes the case study of Tanzania Industrial Research and Development
(TIRDO) as a research institution established for the purpose of advancing industrialization in
Tanzania. The paper focuses on the circumstances which prompted the establishment of the
institution and the purpose for which it was established. The functions and roles of the institution
have been reviewed and dissected from the historical point of view. The successes, challenges
and future prospects have been discussed in line with industrialization. Methodologically the
paper has been designed from historical exploratory design utilizing a case study strategy. The
approach engaged in this paper is that of qualitative nature utilizing both primary and secondary
historical sources to gather information through in depth interviews, oral histories, observation
and intensive archival documentary review. Research instruments such as interview guides and
checklists were designed to facilitate smooth collection of the required data. Most of the
secondary data were generated from libraries at SAUT, MWECAU, UDSM, National Library
DSM, Mwanza Regional Library and Kilimanjaro Regional Library. The findings revealed that
TIRDO was created with very strong ambitions to advance industrialization in Tanzania.
However, the functions of which were marred by lack of commitment and unnecessary
bureaucratic bottlenecks. Budgetary problems and structural organizational inconsistencies
crumbled the smooth functioning of the institution. | en_US |
