Project Coordinator: National Institute for Medical Research (Mansuet Temu)
Location: Tanzania
Budget: € 49,570
Duration of project: April 2011-February 2013

This project aims to strengthen the capacity of LZIRB, which was established by funds from EDCTP in 2008. Being a new organ there are many activities that need to be supported in order to make the IRB strong and independent according to the laid down guidelines. Among the activities that need financial support include training (local and international) of its members and secretariat, purchasing of equipment, furniture and supplies, top up allowance to the members of the secretariat and attendance at an ethics meeting in the country.