THE government has reiterated its commitment to investing significantly in promoting Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education to cultivate critical thinking, problem-solving skills and innovation to prepare young minds for the competitive future.

Speaking in Dar es Salaam yesterday during the 10th anniversary of 'Projekt Inspire,' an initiative focused on nurturing curiosity and creativity through engaging, hands-on activities, Minister for Education, Science, and Technology, Prof. Adolf Mkenda, emphasised the importance of STEM education.

 Prof. Mkenda highlighted that the government has implemented reforms in the education sector, including the introduction of a new curriculum that prioritises skills development.

 "The focus is to instil essential skills in young minds, enabling them to embrace innovation at an early age and ignite their thinking capacity," he said.

 Project Inspire, through its boot camps, aims to address the gap in the current education system, particularly in public primary schools, which tend to rely heavily on a theory-based curriculum.

 Lwidiko Mhamilawa, director general of ‘Projekt Inspire’, explained that the initiative emphasises the practical application of knowledge, which is often missing from the traditional approach.

 "Our learning strategy helps learners understand the science behind phenomena, rather than merely studying to pass exams," he said.

 The project seeks to fundraise more than 800m/- to fund its activities in the coming years with plans to establish a huge STEM camp in     Dodoma City.

 The project also aims to equip teachers with practical knowledge and STEM-related skills, ensuring they meet the growing demands of modern education in an era of rapid technological advancement and industrial growth.