ETHICAL FORM

Research Title: Exploring Local Content Dynamics in the Tanzanian Mining Sector: A Comprehensive
Analysis.

Date of Ethical Form Submission:

I. Informed Consent:
a. Participants will be informed about the purpose and nature of the research, their
rights as participants, and their voluntary participation in the study.
b. Participants will be assured that their responses will be treated with strict
confidentiality and that their anonymity will be maintained.
c. Participants will be informed that their participation is voluntary, and they have the
right to withdraw at any time without penalty or consequences.
II. Data Collection and Storage:
a. Data collected during the research will be kept confidential and stored securely.
b. Data will be accessible only to the researchers involved in the study, and any
personal identifiers will be removed to maintain participant anonymity.
c. Data will be stored for a specified period, after which it will be securely destroyed.
III. Privacy and Confidentiality:
a. Participant information, responses, and any personal identifiers will be kept
confidential.
b. Data will be used solely for research purposes and will not be shared with any third
parties without explicit consent from participants or as required by law.
IV. Data Analysis and Reporting:
a. Data analysis will be conducted collectively to identify patterns, themes, and trends,
ensuring that individual participants cannot be identified in the research findings.
b. Research reports, publications, or presentations will present aggregated data to
ensure participant anonymity.
V. Potential Risks and Benefits:
a. Participants may experience minimal risks associated with providing sensitive
information or discussing their experiences. Efforts will be made to minimize any
potential discomfort or emotional distress.
b. The potential benefits of participating in the research include contributing to the
understanding and improvement of local content participation in the mining sector.
VI. Ethical Considerations and Compliance:
a. The research will adhere to the principles of research ethics, including respect for
participants, beneficence, justice, and minimizing harm.
b. The study will comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and ethical guidelines
concerning research involving human subjects.
VII. Participant Consent: I have read and understood the information provided in this ethical
form. I voluntarily agree to participate in the research study described above. I understand
that my participation is entirely voluntary, and I have the right to withdraw from the study
at any time without penalty or consequences. I understand that my responses will be
treated with strict confidentiality and that my anonymity will be maintained.

Participant Name:

Participant Signature: