Tanzania Wildlife Research Institute

The history of Tanzania Wildlife Research Institute (TAWIRI) dates back to 1963 when it was first established as the “Serengeti Wildlife Research Institute” (SWRI) with role of providing scientific information related to wildlife management for the Serengeti National Park. Later, the Institute was established by Act of Parliament of the United Republic of Tanzania No. 4 of 1980, with the mandate to conduct, coordinate and oversee wildlife research in the United Republic of Tanzania.

Vision

To be a center of excellence in advising and providing scientific information on biodiversity conservation and management at national and international levels.

Mission

Conducting and coordinating wildlife research and share scientific information with stakeholders for sustainable biodiversity conservation.

Core Values

TAWIRI observes the following core values in the provision of services to different stakeholders

Professionalism: Provide high-quality services based on best practices and experience; maintain the highest degree of expertise and ethical standards, building value-added relationships with customers and stakeholders to deliver quality goods and services,
Efficiency: Ensure timely implementation of plans and programs to achieve the desired objectives stipulated in the SP; to value and use public resources entrusted in an economic, efficient and effective manner,
Transparency: Undertake duties equitably, carefully, openly and responsible to stakeholders/customers
Confidentiality: Determined to treat customers and each other with trust, secrecy and honesty. As a public institution staff will not seek or accept gifts, favour or inducements in terms of financial or otherwise in the course of discharging duties,
Teamwork: Benefit from collective obligations by putting together diverse expertise and experiences to achieve success.

Postal Address: P.O Box 661 ARUSHA