ICT_Commission_Tanzania

Name

ICT_Commission_Tanzania

Legal name

Information and Communication Technologies Commission

Website

https://ictc.go.tz

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

ICT Regulatory Services

NAICS

Regulation, Licensing, and Inspection of Miscellaneous Commercial Sectors (926150), Computer Training (611420), Professional and Management Development Training (61143), Public Administration (92)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Digital Development & ICT4D / GovTech Technical Assistance (BPADAEAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Vendor/Authorized Certification Training (Microsoft/AWS/Cisco, etc.) (BPAEANAA), Technical & Digital Skills Training (BPACANAB), Digital Literacy, ICT & Computer Science Standards Authorities (EDADAEAK)

Keywords

• ICT professional registration
• ICT regulatory services
• Government digital services
• ICT training accreditation
• Startup ecosystem support

Headquarters

HQ city

Dar es Salaam

HQ country

Tanzania

HQ region

Africa

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Government Budget Allocation: Primary funding through government budget allocations from the Ministry of Communication and Information Technology under the United Republic of Tanzania.
2. Professional Registration Fees: Application fees, registration fees, license fees, stamp fees, and annual retention fees for ICT professionals, consulting firms, and training institutions.
3. Event Participation Fees: Registration fees for conferences, forums, and professional training events. TAIF-2026 participation fees: TZS 300,000 for registered ICT professionals, TZS 350,000 for non-registered professionals, with additional fees for foreign participants.
4. Sponsorship Revenue: Corporate sponsorship packages for events including Tanzanite (TZS 200 million), Platinum (TZS 100 million), Gold (TZS 50 million), and Silver (TZS 25 million) tiers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

ICT Commission Tanzania is a government regulatory body that registers and certifies ICT professionals, accredits ICT training institutions, registers ICT startups, and implements national ICT policy. It operates digital platforms (IPRS, EMS, Startup Registration System) to deliver registration, examination, and startup-support services, and runs training programs and national events to develop the country's ICT ecosystem.

Product overview

ICT Commission Tanzania operates a platform-based portfolio of interconnected digital services for the ICT ecosystem. The core offerings include the Professional Management Information System (for ICT professional registration and development), Event Management System (for organizing conferences and forums), ICT Startup Registration System (for startup ecosystem support), and ICT Professional Training platform. These systems are complemented by major annual events including the Tanzania Annual ICT Conference (TAIC), Tanzania Artificial Intelligence Forum, and Cyber Security Forum. The ITU Acceleration Centre provides startup acceleration services. Additional planned services include ICT Service Providers Registration and National ICT Programs portals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ICT Professional Registration System (IPRS) A digital platform that enables individual ICT practitioners in Tanzania to register as recognized ICT professionals, submit their credentials, and obtain official certification from the government. Intended for ICT professionals, graduates, and practitioners seeking government-recognized standing.
• Examination Management System (EMS) A digital platform for administering and managing ICT professional competency examinations used to assess and certify ICT professionals in Tanzania. Intended for ICT professionals seeking certification and for the commission to manage examination administration.
• Startup Registration System A digital platform that enables ICT startups and innovation ventures in Tanzania to formally register with the commission and gain access to the national ICT startup ecosystem, including acceleration and recognition programs. Intended for ICT startup founders and innovation-driven companies.
• ICT Professional Training and Capacity Building Programs Training programs and capacity-building initiatives delivered by ICT Commission to develop the skills and competencies of ICT professionals in Tanzania. Intended for ICT professionals seeking continuing professional development and for new entrants into the ICT sector.
• National ICT Conferences and Events (e.g., Digital Tanzania) National ICT conferences and events convened by ICT Commission, including the Digital Tanzania conference, that bring together ICT professionals, startups, private sector firms, and government stakeholders to showcase innovations, share knowledge, and build the national ICT ecosystem. Intended for ICT professionals, startups, private sector companies, sponsors, and government stakeholders.
• ICT Training Institution Accreditation Accreditation service under which ICT Commission evaluates and accredits ICT training institutions and universities in Tanzania to ensure their programs meet national ICT training standards. Intended for universities, colleges, and training providers offering ICT programs.

Quantifiable outcome

• 769+ registered ICT professionals and 10+ registered consulting firms managed through professional registration system
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability1 record

Feature4 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major, significant and supporting.

• International Telecommunication Union (ITU)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024ITU Acceleration Centre in Tanzania is hosted by ICT Commission, serving as a catalyst for inclusive digital transformation. The centre supports startups, entrepreneurs, and innovators tackling local and global development challenges, aligned with ITU's global acceleration network.
• Ministry of Information, Communication and Information Technology (MICIT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent ministry providing policy direction and oversight for ICT Commission mandate. Supervises national ICT policy implementation and digital transformation initiatives.
• TIRDO (Tanzania Industrial Research and Development Organization)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSigned MoU to establish ICT Refurbishment and Assembly Centre for electronics. Partnership aims to build laboratory facilities, provide technical training for ICT professionals, and refurbish outdated equipment for reintegration into the market.
• Turku University (Finland)significantTechnology or IntegrationCollaboration with President and Director of Turku University to introduce new internet technology using Metaverse, enabling creation of tangible digital content and direct user interaction.
• UNESCOmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for AI ethics assessment and Tanzania's Readiness Assessment Methodology (RAM). UNESCO supports national AI strategy development and ethical framework implementation.
• European Union (EU)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEU participation in TAIC 2024 with delegation and support for digital transformation initiatives. Part of Team Europe digital partnerships and Global Gateway Strategy implementation.
• UNOSA (United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs)significantStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for satellite launch research project with DIT and Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JACSA) for space technology development.
• FSDT (Financial Sector Deepening Tanzania)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDevelopment partner supporting digital financial inclusion and ICT sector development programs.
• TTCL (Tanzania Telecommunications Company Limited)majorTechnology or IntegrationState telecom operator providing infrastructure support and participating in national ICT development initiatives.
• Liquid TechnologiessupportingTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner providing connectivity solutions and participating in ICT exhibition activities.
• Finland (via Team Europe)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-leading EU Informal Digital Hub in Tanzania. Finland twinning project with Haaga-Helia institution supports digitalization through cybersecurity, connectivity, and data protection programs.
• Smart Africa GroupsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPan-African initiative supporting digital transformation across African nations, collaborating on ICT development initiatives.
• AUDA-NEPADmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAfrican Union Development Agency organizing continental AI and robotics competition, with Tanzania selected as first host country.
• Innovation Hubs and Academic InstitutionssupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork of innovation hubs and academic institutions collaborating with ITU Acceleration Centre for ecosystem development.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Smart Africa Alliance: Pan-African initiative driving ICT-enabled development across member states. Comparable as an ecosystem partner for ICT Commission and as a continental coordination body for digital transformation mandates.
• International Telecommunication Union (ITU): UN specialized agency for ICTs. Comparable as a strategic parent of the ITU Acceleration Centre hosted by ICT Commission and as a global reference body for cybersecurity index rankings where ICTC has achieved regional recognition.
• Nigeria's National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA): Nigeria's federal ICT development and regulatory authority. Comparable as a larger national ICT commission with broader mandate covering professional regulation, innovation hubs, and IT industry development across a larger economy.

Direct peers

• e-Government Authority of Tanzania (eGA): Government body responsible for e-government services and ICT infrastructure in Tanzania. Comparable as a peer government ICT agency operating digital platforms and policy implementation under the same parent ministry ecosystem.
• Tanzania Communications Regulatory Authority (TCRA): Tanzania's primary telecommunications and broadcasting regulator. Comparable as a domestic ICT regulatory authority with overlapping sectoral oversight and joint infrastructure development initiatives with ICT Commission.
• Data Protection Commission (Tanzania): Tanzania's data protection regulatory authority. Comparable as a domestic regulatory peer operating under similar government ICT architecture and cross-referenced on ICT Commission's own website as a sister agency.
• Tanzania Commission for Science and Technology (COSTECH): Government body coordinating research, science, and technology in Tanzania. Comparable as a domestic peer agency for ICT research, innovation policy, and cross-referenced partner on ICT Commission's official site.
• Tanzania Industrial Research and Development Organization (TIRDO): Tanzania's industrial R&D body. Comparable as a domestic government counterpart with whom ICT Commission signed an MoU for the ICT Refurbishment and Assembly Centre, indicating overlapping innovation and capacity-building mandates.

Regional players

• Kenya's ICT Authority: Kenya's state corporation for ICT development under the Ministry of ICT. Comparable as a regional peer with overlapping mandates in professional capacity building, innovation ecosystems, and government digital services.
• Rwanda ICT Chamber: Industry chamber supporting Rwanda's ICT sector development. Comparable as an East African peer focused on ICT professional development, startup support, and policy advocacy.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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