Institutional growth of TzSIG
The Tanzania School of Internet Governance (TzSIG) was established in 2020 as a national capacity-development initiative within the Tanzania Internet Governance Forum (TzIGF) framework. The School was created to strengthen informed and effective participation in Internet governance processes by building foundational and advanced knowledge among diverse stakeholder groups.
Since its inaugural edition in 2020, TzSIG has been convened annually and has completed six editions between 2020 and 2025. Over this period, the School has trained more than 700 individuals from across Tanzania and awarded Certificates in Internet Governance to successful participants.
The implementation of TzSIG has been supported by key partners, including the ISOC Foundation, Organization for Digital Africa, and Zaina Foundation. Their support has contributed to the institutional strengthening and sustainability of the School.
Over successive editions, TzSIG has evolved into a structured national platform for preparing current and emerging leaders to engage meaningfully in Internet governance discussions at national, regional, and global levels.
Strengthening national multistakeholder IG engagement
The purpose of the Tanzania School of Internet Governance (TzSIG) is to strengthen the national multistakeholder Internet governance ecosystem by equipping participants with the knowledge, analytical skills, and practical understanding necessary for effective engagement in Internet governance processes. The School enhances the quality, inclusivity, and sustainability of dialogue within the Tanzania IGF framework while not exercising decision-making authority.
Core outcomes of the School
- Build foundational and advanced understanding of Internet governance principles, institutions, and policy processes.
- Strengthen comprehension of the multistakeholder model and its practical application at national, regional, and global levels.
- Develop analytical, negotiation, and policy communication skills among participants.
- Prepare participants to contribute effectively to Tanzania IGF, regional IGF initiatives, and global Internet governance processes.
- Promote inclusive participation by ensuring representation of youth, women, academia, civil society, the private sector, the technical community, and government actors.
- Establish and sustain a national pool of trained Internet governance practitioners and future leaders.
Within Tanzania Internet Governance Week
Within the Tanzania Internet Governance Week architecture, TzSIG serves as the capacity-development pipeline that strengthens the depth and effectiveness of engagement across all stakeholder platforms. By preparing participants prior to major dialogue processes, the School contributes to informed, constructive, and policy-relevant discussions.