Abstract
Broadband, as a high-speed Internet connectivity, is an essential enabler for digital preparedness. However, little is known, in the case of Tanzania, about the nexus between broadband diffusion and digital preparedness, particularly in the facilitation of the teaching and learning process. This study, therefore, aimed at investigating the nexus between broadband diffusion and digital preparedness in Tanzania by focusing on the country’s readiness to leverage the same for formal education. The study employed a systematic review, guided by the PRISMA framework, to obtain the empirical evidence from existing literature. Thematic analysis was used to identify themes, analyze, and interpret qualitative data from the reviewed literature. Findings show that, although Tanzania instituted several policies and initiatives regarding broadband diffusion, it still missed a few key policy documents that would help to foster the rollout of broadband. In addition, legal instruments tailored to promote and support broadband diffusion were still lacking. Furthermore, more infrastructural improvements and support for digital literacy were needed. Based on the study’s findings, a conclusion has been made that Tanzania still faces considerable work ahead to effectively leverage digital technologies in formal education. Among other suggestions, the study recommended that relevant policies on broadband diffusion should be established and operationalized throughout the country.
Keywords
broadband, Internet, digital preparedness, formal education, Tanzania
ORCID Identifiers
George Matto: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8014-8667
John J. Iwata: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4491-650X
DOI
10.5038/2577-509X.10.2.1424
Recommended Citation
Matto, G., & Iwata, J. J. (2026). Broadband diffusion and digital preparedness in Tanzania: Harnessing the role of technology in formal education. Journal of Global Education and Research, 10(2), 167-181. https://www.doi.org/10.5038/2577-509X.10.2.1424
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