I do support the COSTECH research clearance idea: As a researcher you have to submit a research proposal for scrutiny by the Tanzanian scientific community and COSTECH. In my case, and I suppose this is general practice, a quarterly progress report to COSTECH shall make sure that I do not just run away with my research data/results, turning the Tanzanian field into a pure research laboratory.
Now, I am glad to see that my research project is cleared by COSTECH. Thanks to those who supported this process, Yusufu Lawi of UDSM's Department of History and Mr. Mashuhuri at COSTECH.
