Abstract
This case study illustrates the author's narrative of his experience obtaining local research ethics approval in Tanzania. It highlights the additional requirements a foreign researcher in Tanzania can encounter with visa approval which is a separate process from research ethics approval. While fulfilling the visa requirements may not be directly related to the ethical administration of research per se, it is part of the responsible conduct of research (RCR) which, among others, includes respect for the local laws and procedures of the host country. The narrative shows that a responsible access to field data in such cases requires fulfilling two separate but complimentary processes: local research ethics review and proper visa attainment. Further, an example of an 'irresponsible' access to data is also presented for comparison and examination of the consequences.
Highlights
This case study article is a personal narrative of the process of attaining local research ethics approval in Tanzania
It illustrates an example of separate but complementary steps of obtaining all the necessary paperwork in international development field research work conducted by foreign researchers, and how such steps are connected from a research ethics perspective
The study was on agents of technological change in Tanzania, which are organizations that are active in processes of diffusing, supporting and adapting new technological solutions for developing communities
Summary
This case study article is a personal narrative of the process of attaining local research ethics approval in Tanzania. It illustrates an example of separate but complementary steps of obtaining all the necessary paperwork in international development field research work conducted by foreign researchers, and how such steps are connected from a research ethics perspective.
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