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  • Prof. Joel Nobert with IRA female PhD graduates
  • IRA New Doctors in Town (Dr. Sophia Kizigo and Dr. Amani Rweyendela) with their Supervisor (Dr. Noah Makula Pauline at the middle)
  • IRA PhD and Msc graduates 2023 at the 53rd Graduation Ceremony 2nd cluster at Mlimani City Conference Hall

Current Research Projects

ESIA MKULAZI SUGAR FACTORY

To undertake Social and Environmental Impact Assessment (SEIA), establish significant impacts, and propose mitigation measures for sustainable development of the project.

Researchers: Prof. Agnes Mwakaje, Dr. Florian Silangwa, Dr. George Sangu

SPECIES STATUS, GENETIC DIVERSITY AND CONSERVATION IMPLICATIONS OF NEGLECTED AND UNDERUTILIZED PLANTS FROM ARID AND SEMI-ARID REGIONS OF TANZANIA
  • Identify the NUS in the study areas.
  • Determine which of the NUS is more frequently utilized by locals than others.
  • Explore the indigenous knowledge of the various NUS in the study areas.
  • Compare the level and patterns of genetic diversity between and within populations of the most widely and least utilized NUS species.
  • Assess whether discernable genetic groups exist within Cleome gynandra of Tanzania, Uganda, and Nigeria.

Researcher: Dr. Catherine Masao

WEST INDIAN OCEAN DELTAS EXCHANGE AND RESEARCH NETWORK (WIODER) 2017 – 2019

Research network on West Indian Ocean Deltas.

Researchers: Dr. Simon Mwansasu (IRA University of Dar es Salaam), Dr. Craig Hutton (Southampton University), Dr. Katherine Vincent (Southampton University), Dr. Stephenie Duvail (IRD)
 
CLIMATE LEADERSHIP PROGRAM: BUILDING AFRICA'S RESILIENCE THROUGH RESEARCH, POLICY AND PRACTICE
The overall objective of the Recipient to the Project is to develop the leadership capacity of African scientists, policy advisers, and practitioners for advancement in current climate knowledge, long-term adaptation, decision-making, and climate action to improve the effectiveness of science-policy-practice interface for climate resilience and positive impact in society.

Researchers: Dr. Madaka Tumbo, Dr. Elikana Kalumanga

TRAINING FOR RESOURCE EFFICIENCY AND CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION IN AFRICA (TRECCAFRICA)
  • Contribute to improving the quality of higher education by promoting internationalization and harmonizing programs and curricula within participating institutions.
  • Enhance the international cooperation capacity of Higher education Institutes in ACP countries.
  • Enable students, academics, and staff to benefit linguistically, culturally, and professionally from the experience gained in mobility to another country.

Researcher: Dr. James Lyimo