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19 July 2022
UNHCR-supported community centres giving hope to young Tanzanian women
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13 July 2022
Government and Development Partners’ Dialogue Platform Meeting
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07 July 2022
The Vice President of the United Republic of Tanzania, Hon. Dr Isidori Mpango explaining receiving the Message of the President of the United Republic of Tanzania,
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The Sustainable Development Goals in Tanzania
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a global call to action to end poverty, protect the earth’s environment and climate, and ensure that people everywhere can enjoy peace and prosperity. These are the goals the UN is working on in Tanzania:
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27 June 2022
UN Tanzania Key Developments (Jan-May 2022)
What is presented in this publication are some key developments of the UN’s collective work in Tanzania covering the period January-May 2022. This is the final edition of this publication under our current development plan (the UN Development Assistance Plan II), as we have recently launched the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF), 2022-2027, which commences on July 1st, 2022, and will guide the work of the UN system in Tanzania for the next five years.
The four overarching priorities of the UNSDCF are built around the five Ps of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): People, Prosperity, Planet, Peace and Partnerships. Guided by the underlying principle of ‘leaving no one behind’, the UNSDCF puts a renewed emphasis on enhancing collaboration and expanding partnerships to drive transformative change and accelerate the SDGs in Tanzania.
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16 May 2022
United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) - 2022-2027
The United Nations (UN) system, in collaboration with the Government of the United Republic of Tanzania (GURT), presents the 2022-2027 United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) for Tanzania. It outlines a coherent plan of action and enables a coordinated UN response to contribute more efficiently and effectively to achieve the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the national development goals of the third National Five-Year Development Plan (FYDP III) and the 2021-2026 Zanzibar Development Plan (ZADEP). The framework also aims to contribute towards achieving Tanzania’s regional commitments and aspirations, including the East Africa Community Vision 2050 and the Africa Agenda 2063.
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26 May 2022
Diplomatic Community Visits Refugee Camps in Tanzania
Diplomatic Community Visits Refugee Camps in Tanzania
Members of the diplomatic community from the embassies of Belgium, the European Union, France, Japan, Great Britain, United States of America, and Switzerland in Tanzania, visited two refugee camps in North-western Tanzania from 16 to 19 May 2022.
During the visit, which aimed to raise the profile of the Tanzanian refugee operation, the delegation had insightful meetings with refugee leaders, government officials, United Nations Agencies, and Partners from Non-Governmental Organizations.
They observed refugees receiving some essential services and visited specific projects benefitting both refugees and the host community in the areas of energy and environment, birth registration and certification, water, sanitation and hygiene, health, education, livelihoods, prevention and response to gender-based violence, and food and nutrition, among others.
The mission members paid tribute to the Government and people of Tanzania for its long tradition of keeping its doors open and providing safe harbor to populations forced to flee their countries for over 60 years. They further commended Tanzania and its leaders for always being at the forefront of regional peacebuilding efforts, allowing thousands of refugees to return home safely, where possible, or find other durable solutions. Currently, Tanzania hosts some 248,000 refugees and asylum seekers, predominantly from Burundi and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
The mission noted the need for a strengthened enabling policy environment to provide protection and assistance for refugees while in asylum while pursuing concrete, long term solutions for the entire population. It further noted that if refugees had more formal access to livelihood and income generation opportunities, it would benefit Tanzania. This would ultimately lead to increased tax revenues and additional employment opportunities, and it would further enhance supply and market processes in the country, further boosting the economy. Currently, a strict encampment policy renders refugees almost entirely dependent on humanitarian assistance.
Acknowledging that providing asylum comes with environmental concerns and administrative and economic challenges, the mission members underlined the International Community’s commitment to continue supporting the Government’s efforts as guided by the principles embodied in the Global Compact on Refugees (GCR).
The GCR calls for the needs of both refugees and their host communities to be taken into consideration in an integrated manner. The UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, has described this as an approach “that recognizes that these communities have their own economic challenges and security concerns, and their hospitality must be matched with development investment.”
For several decades, with the International Community’s support, the United Nations family and other humanitarian partners have brought this international solidarity to improve the welfare of Tanzanians as an important refugee-hosting nation. These resources continue to impact the local community positively in the refugee-hosting area and beyond.
One such initiative is the Kigoma Joint Programme, a five-year programme being implemented by 16 UN Agencies in collaboration with the regional and district authorities. The delegation was able to visit some of the Joint project sites to witness the impact on the lives of Tanzanians. When the programme started in 2017, Kigoma was the last-ranking region in socio-economic indicators in the country. According to recent reviews, Kigoma now outperforms five other regions in some respects. By expanding and increasing support to host communities, the programme also enhances peaceful co-existence between refugees and host populations.
The international solidarity and funding to support the refugee operation in Tanzania over the past several years has been commendable. However, more funding is required to meet the ever-growing needs. Of the US$114.5 million needed by UNHCR to assist refugees and host communities in Tanzania this year, only a fraction has been received from donors so far.
In Tanzania, UNHCR works with the Government, the Diplomatic Community, humanitarian and development partners, and other stakeholders to fulfill the Agency’s core mandate - to support the Government to provide refugees, asylum seekers, and other people of concern with international protection, assistance, and durable solutions.
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08 September 2021
E-Journal: KJP Steering Committee Meeting & Monitoring Missions
The Kigoma Joint Programme held its 6th Steering Committee meeting co-chaired by the Kigoma Regional Commissioner (RC), Honourable Thobias Andengenye and UN Resident Coordinator (UNRC), Mr. Zlatan Milišić. The meeting was attended by UN Agencies, Government Officials and Development Partners from Embassies of Norway, Ireland and Sweden to review the progress of the Kigoma Joint Programme. During the meeting, the Embassy of Ireland announced an additional disbursement of EURO 4.15 million (approx. Tsh. 11.5 billion) of funding for the UN in Tanzania which will support the Kigoma Joint Programme Health, HIV/AIDS and Nutrition pillar.
The Steering Committee was preceded by monitoring missions to KJP projects in the region by Regional Secretariat, UN and Development Partners.
The Steering Committee was preceded by monitoring missions to KJP projects in the region by Regional Secretariat, UN and Development Partners.
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28 May 2021
From commitment to action: Breaking down barriers to menstrual hygiene management in Kigoma
“It’s difficult to talk about menstruation and sanitary pads openly because it’s not something we do. I try to save money for pads, but if this runs out I use pieces of cloth,” says Bupe.* Pieces of cloth, she adds, that have to be dried out of sight.
She is not alone. Managing menstruation is often challenging for adolescent girls in Tanzania – and around the world – where privacy and access to affordable materials and water to manage periods are often lacking.
Persistent inequalities and perceptions that menstruating is somehow ‘dirty’ or ‘shameful’ can also mean that menstruation and puberty mark the start of restrictions to girls’ mobility and behaviour – a time when their opportunities can radically diminish; a time when they start to miss out.
“I used to miss one week of school every month,” says Glory.* “I didn’t want to shame myself in front of my peers.”
Her narrative is echoed by her friends. The silence and stigma that exists around menstruation continue to disempower girls globally, negatively affecting their education and health. But in Kasulu District, Kigoma Region, Tanzania, this is changing.
Empowering girls
Today, as Menstrual Hygiene Day is commemorated around the globe, with a call for increased investments and action to realize the collective vision of a world where women and girls can manage their menstruation with dignity and respect, UNFPA handed over-improved latrines that have been built at 10 primary schools in Irish Aid-supported Ujana Wangu Nguvu Yangu – My Youth, My Power – project districts in Kigoma. The latrines include a dedicated changing room for girls with an attached incinerator for the disposal of used sanitary pads.
Five thousand Dignity Kits, complete with reusable sanitary pad, were also distributed to school girls attending the celebrations, in tandem with menstrual hygiene education sessions – over 10,000 pads have been distributed since the project began in 2018.
Asma,* one of the recipients of the Dignity Kits, and a student at KumKata primary school, could barely hide her delight. She described the kit, and access to period-friendly sanitation facilities at her school, as “a golden opportunity”; a chance to compete as an equal with her male peers. “The drums are roaring for the girls of Kigoma now,” she added with a smile.
Committed to change
Over 10,000 girls and boys have attended education sessions on menstrual hygiene management (MHM) in the five Ujana project districts since 2018. They are now championing efforts to spread the message that menstruation is a normal and healthy part of life. Extensive advocacy with school committees, teachers, parents and caretakers for period-friendly sanitation facilities in schools has also secured commitment for the replication of the 10 latrines built under the project at more schools in the future.
Leaving no one behind is the central, transformative promise of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, and although there is no specific goal or indicator related to menstrual hygiene, ensuring that all women and girls can manage their periods with dignity is integral to the achievement of Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 3 – good health and well-being – and SDG5 – gender equality and women’s empowerment – as well as several others.
UNFPA in Tanzania will continue to support efforts to build sustainable and effective MHM programmes that expand access to affordable and environmentally-friendly menstrual products and period-friendly facilities and bust myths that periods are a problem, so that girls in Kigoma – and across Tanzania – are not held back and do not miss school, but are empowered to compete as equals and realize their potential and aspirations – period!
Names have been changed.*
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19 July 2022
UNHCR-supported community centres giving hope to young Tanzanian women
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“Malogerwa vocational school changed my life. I am now an entrepreneur, and my future is bright,” asserted 21-year-old Sporah.
“I have a job now with a Non-Governmental Organization. I would not have gotten this position without the knowledge gained from learning computer skills,” voiced Yuditha with a broad smile.
Sporah and Yuditha are two examples of hundreds of young Tanzanian women who have acquired practical skills that enable them to master various trades from the vocational training centres located at the periphery of the refugee camps in Kibondo and Kasulu Districts. The training offered by UNHCR and the Danish Refugee Council include; Information Community Technologies (ICT), tailoring, soap making, phone fixing, bicycle repair, hairdressing, and baking, among others.
Born to a low-income family in Kibondo District, Sporah was unable to go beyond primary school due to poverty. Likewise, 19-year-old Yuditha from Kasulu District finished her secondary education in 2019 but could not continue with tertiary education due to financial difficulties.
Sporah and Yuditha joined classes at Maloregwa and Nyarugusu, respectively, after receiving information from their village leaders. Following a rigorous screening process, Sporah took up tailoring and embroidery classes. “I learnt and developed skills in tailoring, embroidery, design, life skills, and financial literacy that has helped me make informed financial decisions in my business,” she said. After the training, Sporah received a sewing machine as part of a start-up kit, and she has now set up a thriving business where she is also training other young women.
Yuditha, on the other hand, made it to the highly contested ICT course, being one of the three women in a class of 40 students. “Growing up, I was always fascinated watching people typing and moving the computer mouse around at nearby stationery shops. I always wished I could do the same one day,” she laughs. “Today, I am a proud ICT certificate holder, from the only institution offering this course in the entire village, and happily employed,” she adds.
During the 3–6-month skills training at the community Centres, refugees and Tanzanians from nearby villages learn side by side, interact freely, and learn from each other. “I met new people and made new friends among them, refugees. They are people just like you and me; what differentiates us (Tanzanians) from them (refugees) is they are living at the camp while we are at home where we can practice after classes,” said Sporah.
“Access to livelihood reduces refugees’ dependence on humanitarian aid and increases self-reliance among communities,” said Peter Opio, UNHCR Livelihood Officer. “Extending services to the host community contributes to promoting peaceful coexistence and enhances social cohesion between refugees and refugee hosting communities in line with the aspirations of the Global Compact on Refugees,” he added.
Nengo Village leader Mr. Jumanne Rashid added that the training centre has opened doors to many young people in his area and helps them become self-reliant, which is crucial in reducing poverty at the district level. The village leader appealed to UNHCR and partners to continue with the support as it helps them achieve their development goals.
Constructed in 2017 under the United Nations Kigoma Joint Programme (KJP), with funding from the Government of Norway, the Community Centres have contributed positively to the lives of 3,764 (2,017 female) individuals. More than 15 percent (570) of the graduates were Tanzanian nationals from the nearby villages. Through the KJP, UNHCR, and other UN actors have been working towards achieving collective outcomes that reduce the needs, risks, and vulnerabilities of communities in the Kigoma region accrued over multiple years.
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04 July 2022
KOICA, the Ministry of Education and Vocational Training and UNOPS launch construction of school science labs in Zanzibar
KOICA, Government of Zanzibar, UNOPS Begin Construction of Science Laboratories
The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), the Ministry of Education and Vocational Training (MoEVT) and the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) have held a groundbreaking ceremony at Jongowe to mark the start of the construction works of science laboratories in 10 secondary schools in Zanzibar. The ceremony took place on 29 June 2022 at Jongowe Secondary School, Tumbatu, Zanzibar. The ceremony was presided by Hon. Ali Abdulgullam Hussein, Zanzibar Deputy Minister of Education and Vocational Training, Mr. Kyucheol Eo, Country Director for KOICA Tanzania, and Mr. John Fofanah, UNOPS Project Manager, who confirmed their commitment towards improving Secondary Education in Zanzibar.
As part of KOICA’s Enhancing the Quality of Secondary School Education through a holistic approach in Zanzibar (EQSSE-Z) project, UNOPS is constructing science laboratory facilities and procuring laboratory equipment for 10 secondary schools in Unguja (5) and Pemba (5).
Each of the multipurpose science laboratories will accommodate a maximum of 40 students, at a time, and will be equipped with equipment and reagents necessary for conducting physics, chemistry, and biology experiments. Starting with Jongowe Secondary School in Tumbatu, construction works commenced in April 2022, aiming to complete all works before the end of 2022. The project is funded by KOICA with a value of USD 3 million.
The overall objective of the EQSSE-Z project is ensuring better teaching and learning in secondary schools through the development of teachers’ capability, improvement of the teaching and learning environment, and quality assurance in education with community-based monitoring. UNOPS’ role is to support KOICA in the delivery of the infrastructure component of the EQSSE-Z project to address the lack of science laboratories for learner-centred teaching and learning. The project contributes to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 4, which seeks to ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and to promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.
Hon. Ali Abdulgullam Hussein, Zanzibar Deputy Minister of Education and Vocational Training, said it is now time to ensure that teaching of science is improved to have graduates with relevant skills required to support the need of this century of Science and Technology. Mr. Kyucheol Eo, Country Director for KOICA Tanzania, said that KOICA is pleased to establish 10 science laboratories in 10 schools to provide quality science education for secondary students in Zanzibar. Science and technology are strong foundations and science will contribute to social and economic development of Zanzibar. Mr. Rainer Frauenfeld, Director of UNOPS Office for East and Southern Africa, expressed appreciation for the collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Vocational Training and KOICA in commencing the construction works in the ten prioritized secondary schools, which marks an important step in achieving the objective of ensuring quality education in physics, chemistry, and biology in Zanzibar.
As part of KOICA’s Enhancing the Quality of Secondary School Education through a holistic approach in Zanzibar (EQSSE-Z) project, UNOPS is constructing science laboratory facilities and procuring laboratory equipment for 10 secondary schools in Unguja (5) and Pemba (5).
Each of the multipurpose science laboratories will accommodate a maximum of 40 students, at a time, and will be equipped with equipment and reagents necessary for conducting physics, chemistry, and biology experiments. Starting with Jongowe Secondary School in Tumbatu, construction works commenced in April 2022, aiming to complete all works before the end of 2022. The project is funded by KOICA with a value of USD 3 million.
The overall objective of the EQSSE-Z project is ensuring better teaching and learning in secondary schools through the development of teachers’ capability, improvement of the teaching and learning environment, and quality assurance in education with community-based monitoring. UNOPS’ role is to support KOICA in the delivery of the infrastructure component of the EQSSE-Z project to address the lack of science laboratories for learner-centred teaching and learning. The project contributes to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 4, which seeks to ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and to promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.
Hon. Ali Abdulgullam Hussein, Zanzibar Deputy Minister of Education and Vocational Training, said it is now time to ensure that teaching of science is improved to have graduates with relevant skills required to support the need of this century of Science and Technology. Mr. Kyucheol Eo, Country Director for KOICA Tanzania, said that KOICA is pleased to establish 10 science laboratories in 10 schools to provide quality science education for secondary students in Zanzibar. Science and technology are strong foundations and science will contribute to social and economic development of Zanzibar. Mr. Rainer Frauenfeld, Director of UNOPS Office for East and Southern Africa, expressed appreciation for the collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Vocational Training and KOICA in commencing the construction works in the ten prioritized secondary schools, which marks an important step in achieving the objective of ensuring quality education in physics, chemistry, and biology in Zanzibar.
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24 May 2022
About Africa Day
About Africa Day
Africa Day is celebrated on 25 May, in honor of the foundation of the Organization of African Unity (OAU) on 25 May 1963, which later evolved into the African Union (AU). The commemoration of Africa Day in 2022 comes at a time when the world is facing challenges posed by COVID-19 and the impact of the war in Ukraine.
The UN system plays a crucial role in coordinating assistance of all kinds — to help Africa help itself. From promoting the development of democratic institutions, to establishing peace between warring nations, the UN is present on the ground supporting economic and social development and the promotion and protection of human rights.
In this effort, the UN works closely with Africa’s regional cooperation mechanism.
To advance its support for Africa even further, the United Nations Office of the Special Adviser on Africa was established in 2003 to enhance international support for African development and security and to improve coordination of UN system support. It also works to facilitate global deliberations on Africa, particularly with respect to the New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD) — a strategic framework adopted by African leaders in 2001. In 2019, NEPAD's mandate was reformed. It is now serving as the first development agency of the African Union.
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The AU declared 2022, The Year of Nutrition under the theme: "Strengthening Resilience in Nutrition and Food Security on the African Continent: Strengthening Agro-Food Systems, Health and Social Protection Systems for the Acceleration of Human, Social and Economic Capital Development"
In a 2021 report, entitled "Africa, Regional Overview of Food Security and Nutrition," published by the African Union Commission, FAO and the UN Economic Commission for Africa, calls for all of the continent's countries to transform the food industry. Countries will need to invest in agriculture and related sectors, as well as in water, health, and in education services to reduce vulnerabilities and build capacities to withstand shocks.
In 2020, 281.6 million of Africans suffered from hunger. According to the report, the numbers vary across the subregions; the number of undernourished people reaches about 44% in Eastern Africa, 27% in Western Africa, 20% in Central Africa, 6,2% in Northern Africa and 2,4% in Southern Africa.
Join the social media campaign: show your pride, take a selfie showing your love for the continent and invite a friend or two to do the same. Follow or tag our social media platforms on twitter, Instagram and Facebook: @UnitedNationsTz.
The hashtag for the day is AfricaDay#2022
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18 May 2022
Tanzania committed to support the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework
Tanzania commits to UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework
On May 17th, 2022, the Vice President of the United Republic of Tanzania, H.E. Dr. Philip Isdor Mpango officiated the launch of the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework where he affirmed the commitment of The Government of The United Republic of Tanzania to support the Framework. H.E. Dr. Mpango said, “The government is fully committed and pledges to work together with all partners to implement this Framework.” He further “called upon all development partners to participate in the implementation of the Framework.” The Vice President of Tanzania expressed that the government was pleased with the consultative process involved in the development of the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework. A process which he said, “took on board all stakeholders in preparing a document that dovetailed very well into Tanzania’s National Development Plan.” The Minister for Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation, Hon. Liberata Mulamula was also present at the launch. She said, “this Framework of the United Nations has come at a time when the world is faced with several challenges including COVID-19 and Climate Change but Tanzania will ensure that the Framework is successful.” Zanzibar’s Chief Secretary, Engineer Zena Ahmed Said informed that the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework is in line with Zanzibar’s Development Plan (ZADEP) and Vision of transforming Zanzibar into an upper-middle-income economy by 2050. The Chief Secretary said the UN has been a, “dependable and trustworthy development partner in Zanzibar. Having supported government initiatives, contributed to an overall reduction of poverty rates, malnutrition rates, improved social protection and strengthened government systems.” She reassured the UN that, “the Government of the Revolutionary Council in Zanzibar was fully committed to work with the UN in the implementation of this Framework.” The Chief Secretary congratulated the UN for launching this Framework adding that Zanzibar was leveraging the UN’s support to bring more partners on board. Participants at the launch included senior dignitaries including government line ministers, the regional commissioner of Dar es Salaam and other government officials. Also present were members of the diplomatic corps, UN officials, private sector representatives, civil society, media and youths. The Development Partners Group was represented by their Chair H.E Pamela O’Donnell, the High Commissioner of Canada to Tanzania. She reiterated the support of the DPG to support the UNSDCF. In his address, Tanzania’s Minister for Finance and Planning Hon. Mwigulu Lameck Nchemba, “thanked UN agencies for continuing to support Tanzania’s development and planning and for its commitment to building a strong partnership with government.” The Finance and Planning Minister reiterated that the, “UN is truly a reliable partner fostering economic growth” in the country and that “The Ministry of Finance and Planning will take all necessary measures to ensure the implementation of the Framework as it was planned.” The Finance and Planning Minister praised youth students from Lumumba secondary school in Zanzibar and Kibasila Secondary school in Dar es Salaam who entertained the audience with songs and poems that were enriched with messages on the UN’s normative work and progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals. In his remarks, the UN Resident Coordinator Zlatan Milisic thanked the Government for sustained cooperation in designing the framework and emphasized that the UNSDCF was developed with the underlying principle of leaving no one behind, which aims to ensure that the most vulnerable and marginalized groups are prioritized. “I thank the Government and the development community in Tanzania for being with us every step of the way in formulating the UNSDCF,” said Mr. Milisic. The Resident Coordinator reminded the audience that, “This launch comes at an important time with just eight years remaining to achieve the SDGs and Agenda 2030.” Mr. Milisic assured that “the UN will continue working closely with the government to deliver the commitments agreed to in the UNSDCF and counts on the support of all partners in its implementation.” The UNSDCF will govern the work of the UN in Tanzania for the period of July 2022 to June 2027. The Cooperation Framework will guide the entire programme cycle, driving planning, implementation, monitoring, reporting, and evaluation of the collective UN support to the government of Tanzania. It focuses on four themes: People, Prosperity, Planet and Enabling Environment.
On May 17th, 2022, the Vice President of the United Republic of Tanzania, H.E. Dr. Philip Isdor Mpango officiated the launch of the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework where he affirmed the commitment of The Government of The United Republic of Tanzania to support the Framework. H.E. Dr. Mpango said, “The government is fully committed and pledges to work together with all partners to implement this Framework.” He further “called upon all development partners to participate in the implementation of the Framework.” The Vice President of Tanzania expressed that the government was pleased with the consultative process involved in the development of the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework. A process which he said, “took on board all stakeholders in preparing a document that dovetailed very well into Tanzania’s National Development Plan.” The Minister for Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation, Hon. Liberata Mulamula was also present at the launch. She said, “this Framework of the United Nations has come at a time when the world is faced with several challenges including COVID-19 and Climate Change but Tanzania will ensure that the Framework is successful.” Zanzibar’s Chief Secretary, Engineer Zena Ahmed Said informed that the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework is in line with Zanzibar’s Development Plan (ZADEP) and Vision of transforming Zanzibar into an upper-middle-income economy by 2050. The Chief Secretary said the UN has been a, “dependable and trustworthy development partner in Zanzibar. Having supported government initiatives, contributed to an overall reduction of poverty rates, malnutrition rates, improved social protection and strengthened government systems.” She reassured the UN that, “the Government of the Revolutionary Council in Zanzibar was fully committed to work with the UN in the implementation of this Framework.” The Chief Secretary congratulated the UN for launching this Framework adding that Zanzibar was leveraging the UN’s support to bring more partners on board. Participants at the launch included senior dignitaries including government line ministers, the regional commissioner of Dar es Salaam and other government officials. Also present were members of the diplomatic corps, UN officials, private sector representatives, civil society, media and youths. The Development Partners Group was represented by their Chair H.E Pamela O’Donnell, the High Commissioner of Canada to Tanzania. She reiterated the support of the DPG to support the UNSDCF. In his address, Tanzania’s Minister for Finance and Planning Hon. Mwigulu Lameck Nchemba, “thanked UN agencies for continuing to support Tanzania’s development and planning and for its commitment to building a strong partnership with government.” The Finance and Planning Minister reiterated that the, “UN is truly a reliable partner fostering economic growth” in the country and that “The Ministry of Finance and Planning will take all necessary measures to ensure the implementation of the Framework as it was planned.” The Finance and Planning Minister praised youth students from Lumumba secondary school in Zanzibar and Kibasila Secondary school in Dar es Salaam who entertained the audience with songs and poems that were enriched with messages on the UN’s normative work and progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals. In his remarks, the UN Resident Coordinator Zlatan Milisic thanked the Government for sustained cooperation in designing the framework and emphasized that the UNSDCF was developed with the underlying principle of leaving no one behind, which aims to ensure that the most vulnerable and marginalized groups are prioritized. “I thank the Government and the development community in Tanzania for being with us every step of the way in formulating the UNSDCF,” said Mr. Milisic. The Resident Coordinator reminded the audience that, “This launch comes at an important time with just eight years remaining to achieve the SDGs and Agenda 2030.” Mr. Milisic assured that “the UN will continue working closely with the government to deliver the commitments agreed to in the UNSDCF and counts on the support of all partners in its implementation.” The UNSDCF will govern the work of the UN in Tanzania for the period of July 2022 to June 2027. The Cooperation Framework will guide the entire programme cycle, driving planning, implementation, monitoring, reporting, and evaluation of the collective UN support to the government of Tanzania. It focuses on four themes: People, Prosperity, Planet and Enabling Environment.
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12 April 2022
UNHCR constructs school sanitation facilities to support host community in Kibondo
Adequate sanitation is a basic human right, and access to it is essential for attaining better health, education, nutrition, and other human development indices. As part of its commitment to supporting host communities, UNHCR, the refugee agency, is working to improve access to water, sanitation, and hygiene services in the refugee hosting region of Kigoma.
Some 1,578 pupils (786 boys and 792 girls) in Kibondo Primary School have benefited from the construction of two blocks of latrines. Due to an increased number of pupils enrolled in schools, the pupil to latrine ratio has become a major concern, increasing the risk of communicable diseases such as Urinary Tract Infection, diarrhoea, and cholera.
“Before the project, it was not unusual to see long queues of pupils outside the few existing latrines. We hope that this waiting time will now be reduced while at the same time protecting these children from infectious diseases,” said Mahoua Parums, UNHCR Representative in Tanzania. “We recognize that despite facing their own economic challenges, the communities here have always welcomed refugees. This support, among others, is part of our broader programme to match the host community’s hospitality with development investment,” she added.
Working with the Norwegian Refugee Council and other partners, the project has constructed 26 new latrine stances as there were only four prior to the project. New handwashing stations with running water have also been mounted in the ablution facilities to promote handwashing after using the toilet. There is also a special toilet to accommodate pupils with disabilities and a menstrual hygiene room that enables young girls to have a safe, private space while changing their sanitary materials.
“Previously, some pupils feared coming to school during menstruation days beacause there wasn’t enough water to ensure proper hygiene. Now we are happy because the situation has improved,”- Elizabeth Furaha, Grade 5 Pupil.
The project also led to the formation of a school hygiene club currently consisting of 30 pupils. The club equips students with hygiene management knowledge. Under the supervision of the environment teacher, the club members transmit this knowledge to other pupils to reduce the risk of waterborne diseases and improve sanitation. The overall objective is to encourage them to be agents of change for the whole community.
“This project will improve the learning environment for our pupils and enhance their performance and attendance. Shortage of WASH facilities was a threat to the pupils’ safety, dignity, and performance,” said Laurent Nazari Rugambwa - teacher. “Some had to go back home to use the toilets and often didn’t return to school. Others were regularly ill due to infectious diseases. We can’t thank you enough for the support,”- he concluded.
In collaboration with the local authorities and partners, UNHCR will continue to improve the welfare of host communities in Kigoma, where most of the 247,000 refugees living in Tanzania are hosted.
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Press Release
07 July 2022
Global Lead Coordinator for COVID-19 Vaccination Delivery in Tanzania
Mr. Ted Chaiban, the Global Lead Coordinator for COVID-19 Vaccine Delivery Partnership (CoVDP), is in Tanzania for an official four-day visit. A key part of his visit took place yesterday where he met with Vice President of the United Republic of Tanzania, H.E. Philip Isdor Mpango to discuss strategies to accelerate COVID-19 vaccination uptake in Tanzania and meet its vaccination coverage goals.
Mr. Chaiban has also been meeting with other high-level Government officials, development partners, communities, religious leaders and other key stakeholders during his visit.
“I congratulate the Government for their efforts in promoting vaccination against COVID-19. I am here to take stock of where Tanzania is in meeting its vaccination coverage objectives and identify a way forward to address any bottlenecks and scale-up the vaccination programme,” said Mr. Chaiban. He was speaking alongside the Minister of Health, Hon. Ummy Mwalimu following a joint meeting between the two of them, the Minister of Finance and Planning, and the Minister of State in the President’s Office (Regional Administration and Local Governance).
Mr. Chaiban stressed that the pandemic is far from over and that the risk of new variants, especially in under-vaccinated populations, remains high. “COVID-19 is still with us and we need to ensure that we protect those most at risk including the elderly, people with underlying conditions, frontline health workers and those working in sectors such as tourism and hospitality. The vaccine is our best protection against COVID-19. No one is safe until we are all safe. As they say in Kiswahili: ‘Ni ujanja kuchanja’!
Mr. Chaiban was appointed as CoVDP Global Lead Coordinator, at the level of Assistant Secretary-General, in February 2022 by the United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres.
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COVID-19 Vaccination Update
As of early July 2022, almost 12 billion doses of COVID-19 vaccines had been administered globally. According to the WHO, 61 per cent of the world population have been fully vaccinated butonly 13 per cent in low-income countries. The WHO Africa and Eastern Mediterranean regions account for the largest proportion of unvaccinated for the total population. In Tanzania, the COVID-19 vaccination programme started on 28 July 2021. About 10 million Tanzanians have received at least one dose and 8,553,930 (13.96%) have been fully vaccinated to date. About Ted Chaiban
Ted Chaiban has a long and illustrious career with UNICEF. He has been Regional Director for the Middle East and North Africa since October 2019. Prior to this role, he was UNICEF Director of Programmes (2014-2019), Director of Emergency Programmes (2012-2014), UNICEF Representative in Ethiopia (2009-2012) in Sudan (2005-2009) Sri Lanka (2002-2005). Read his full bio here. About COVID-19 Vaccine Delivery Partnership (CoVDP)
The COVID-19 Vaccine Delivery Partnership (CoVDP) is an inter-agency initiative launched by UNICEF, WHO and Gavi in January 2022 to support the 92 AMC countries in accelerating vaccine delivery with a particular focus on the 34 countries, including Tanzania, that were at or below 10 per cent in January 2022.
As of early July 2022, almost 12 billion doses of COVID-19 vaccines had been administered globally. According to the WHO, 61 per cent of the world population have been fully vaccinated butonly 13 per cent in low-income countries. The WHO Africa and Eastern Mediterranean regions account for the largest proportion of unvaccinated for the total population. In Tanzania, the COVID-19 vaccination programme started on 28 July 2021. About 10 million Tanzanians have received at least one dose and 8,553,930 (13.96%) have been fully vaccinated to date. About Ted Chaiban
Ted Chaiban has a long and illustrious career with UNICEF. He has been Regional Director for the Middle East and North Africa since October 2019. Prior to this role, he was UNICEF Director of Programmes (2014-2019), Director of Emergency Programmes (2012-2014), UNICEF Representative in Ethiopia (2009-2012) in Sudan (2005-2009) Sri Lanka (2002-2005). Read his full bio here. About COVID-19 Vaccine Delivery Partnership (CoVDP)
The COVID-19 Vaccine Delivery Partnership (CoVDP) is an inter-agency initiative launched by UNICEF, WHO and Gavi in January 2022 to support the 92 AMC countries in accelerating vaccine delivery with a particular focus on the 34 countries, including Tanzania, that were at or below 10 per cent in January 2022.
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Press Release
18 May 2022
Government & UN launch Five-Year Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework
The Vice President of the United Republic of Tanzania, H.E. Philip Isdor Mpango and the UN Resident Coordinator in Tanzania, Mr. Zlatan Milisic, have launched a development cooperation agreement which will guide the work of the UN system in Tanzania for the next five years. The United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) for the five-year period July 2022 to June 2027, was launched today in Dar es Salaam in the presence of representatives from the Government, the diplomatic corps, civil society and the media. Developed jointly by the Government and UN, the UNSDCF provides a framework for the UN’s support to Tanzania to achieve national development priorities, the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as well as regional aspirations and commitments including the Africa Agenda 2063.
The UN Resident Coordinator, Mr. Zlatan Milisic, thanked the Government for sustained cooperation in designing the framework and emphasized that the UNSDCF was developed with the underlying principle of leaving no one behind, which aims to ensure that the most vulnerable and marginalized groups are prioritized. “I thank the Government and the development community in Tanzania for being with us every step of the way in formulating the UNSDCF,” said Mr. Milisic. “This launch comes at an important time with just eight years remaining to achieve the SDGs and Agenda 2030. The UN will continue working closely with the Government to deliver the commitments agreed to in the UNSDCF and we count on the support of all partners in its implementation,” he added.
The strategic priority areas of the UNSDCF were developed based on an analysis of Tanzania’s development landscape and where the UN is best positioned to leverage its comparative advantages to accelerate progress on national development priorities and the SDGs. These areas include strengthening social services empowering women and girls; transforming the economy; strengthening national governance systems; building resilience and assisting with climate change adaptation among others. This is Tanzania’s first UNSDCF following the global reforms of the UN Development System initiated by the UN Secretary-General António Guterres.
On her part, Senior Development Coordination, Head of UN Resident Coordinator’s Office and Strategic Planner, Ms. Shabnam Mallick, added that, “The UN System in Tanzania is large, a factor which has its own pros and cons. I am therefore pleased that the RC Office in Tanzania was able to quietly corral the valuable and disparate resources of the UN development system in Tanzania and support the RC, UNCT, Government, and national partners towards increased coherence, effectiveness and efficiency in producing a strategic framework that will guide development engagement and the trajectory of SDGs’ activities for the next five years. I thank all partners and colleagues for their dedication.”
The strategic priority areas of the UNSDCF were developed based on an analysis of Tanzania’s development landscape and where the UN is best positioned to leverage its comparative advantages to accelerate progress on national development priorities and the SDGs. These areas include strengthening social services empowering women and girls; transforming the economy; strengthening national governance systems; building resilience and assisting with climate change adaptation among others. This is Tanzania’s first UNSDCF following the global reforms of the UN Development System initiated by the UN Secretary-General António Guterres.
On her part, Senior Development Coordination, Head of UN Resident Coordinator’s Office and Strategic Planner, Ms. Shabnam Mallick, added that, “The UN System in Tanzania is large, a factor which has its own pros and cons. I am therefore pleased that the RC Office in Tanzania was able to quietly corral the valuable and disparate resources of the UN development system in Tanzania and support the RC, UNCT, Government, and national partners towards increased coherence, effectiveness and efficiency in producing a strategic framework that will guide development engagement and the trajectory of SDGs’ activities for the next five years. I thank all partners and colleagues for their dedication.”
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Press Release
09 March 2022
Ensuring Women and Girls Count for Generation Equality
According to the World Economic Forum Global Gender Gap Report of 2021, it will take at least another 135 years for the world to achieve gender parity. At this rate, no one alive today is likely to see a world where gender equality is realized. The good news is that some countries will get there faster through committed leadership, investment and public policy.
International Women’s Day, celebrated on the 8th of March every year is an opportunity for us to reflect on the efforts that have been made thus far, and what more needs to be done to accelerate progress towards a more gender-equal world.
There have been some positive gains for women and girls in recent decades, yet today, women still experience numerous challenges. Women are still more likely to be poor than men, experience high rates of violence and abuse, and carry the greater burden of unpaid care work in the home. They continue to be underrepresented in leadership and decision-making, as well as science and technology fields, with persistent gender biases serving as barriers to women’s progress. Women living with disabilities are especially vulnerable, face even more forms of discrimination, and are further left behind.
Tanzania’s theme for International Women’s Day this year is “Generation Equality for Sustainable Development: Let’s participate in the forthcoming census”. This is an important and timely reminder that women and girls need to be counted and visible in the census. We need to understand their potential and their realities to inform national planning, and specifically to implement Tanzania’s Generation Equality Forum commitments to promote women’s economic justice and rights. In short, Tanzania needs solid data and evidence on women and girls in order to deliver on its commitment to achieve gender equality by 2030.
In a country where women and girls make up the majority of the country’s workforce, it is imperative to collect and analyze comprehensive data on women and girls. This data will help to shape gender-responsive policies, laws, plans, programmes and budgets to uplift women and girls across the country.
Population censuses provide official data on how many people live in a country, where they live, the breakdown of age and sex, as well as key social and economic characteristics of the population. Various fundamental assistance programs that support improved protection, education, health and economic security outcomes for women and girls rely on census data to inform them. Census data also aids the country in understanding the different needs and characteristics of the nation. It is vital that everyone, especially women and girls, take part to determine where to focus development efforts.
To ensure that the census is as inclusive as possible, and delivers the gender data that is needed, both women and men, girls and boys need to understand why it is important. This includes adolescent girls. As adolescence is a tipping point in a girl’s life, this data will help ensure they can access the right resources and opportunities so that the girls of today can become the leaders, entrepreneurs, and change-makers of tomorrow.
It is also critical to identify and address existing gender biases in data collection. Women and girls who work outside the market economy have historically been invisible in official statistics due to discriminatory social and cultural norms and attitudes. These biases need to be tackled head-on to ensure that the census takes into account women and girls’ contributions to their families’ livelihoods and the economy and that this data reflects their lived realities.
Focusing on the census this International Women’s Day further demonstrates the government’s commitment and resolve to ensure that the census is gender-responsive and to improve the production and use of gender statistics more broadly.
The government has also made commendable progress in recent years in making gender data more available and accessible, which has translated into a number of important publications including the Social Institution and Gender Index (SIGI) Tanzania, which provides evidence on how discriminatory social norms and practices continue to limit women’s and girls’ access to opportunities and rights.
Generation Equality envisions a world where all people have equal rights and opportunities. Where there is equality in political leadership, classrooms, corporate boardrooms, and farm fields. Where women and girls, including those with disabilities, are safe and have equal access to economic opportunities. On this International Women’s Day, let us ensure that we enhance our collective efforts to make that vision a reality. Keeping all women and girls visible in national data sources can propel us in the right direction.
We are proud to be accompanying Tanzania on its journey towards gender equality and women’s and girls’ empowerment. A journey that, with good data to guide our choices, does not need to last 135 years.
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Press Release
14 December 2021
Secretary-General appoints Ms. Joyce Msuya of the United Republic of Tanzania as Assistant Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Deputy Emergency Relief Coordinator
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres today announced the appointment of Joyce Msuya of the United Republic of Tanzania as Assistant Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Deputy Emergency Relief Coordinator in the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs.
She succeeds Ursula Mueller of Germany to whom the Secretary-General is deeply grateful for her leadership and dedicated service during her tenure. The Secretary‑General also wishes to extend his appreciation to Ramesh Rajasingham who has been serving as Acting Assistant-Secretary General for Humanitarian Affairs since March 2020. Since 2018, Ms. Msuya has served as Assistant Secretary-General and Deputy Executive Director of the United Nations Environment Programme in Nairobi, Kenya. In this position, she was responsible for a US$ 455 million budget and a portfolio of projects and operations valued at over US$ 1 billion, delivered through 2,500 personnel in 41 offices and headquarters. She provided administrative leadership to 18 Multilateral Environmental Agreements Secretariats, including Regional Sea Conventions. Between 2018 and 2019, she served as interim Executive Director at the Under-Secretary General level, steering the organization towards stability, leading the Fourth session of the UN Environment Assembly and mobilizing resources to support its mission. She brings to the position more than 20 years of experience in international development and finance, spanning strategy, operations and partnerships, with diverse assignments in Africa, Latin America and Asia. Ms. Msuya has held several senior leadership roles at the World Bank Group including as Special Representative and Head of the World Bank Group Office in the Republic of Korea, Regional Coordinator at the World Bank Institute based in China and Special Adviser to the Senior Vice President and Chief Economist. She also led strategy and operations for the International Finance Corporation in Latin America and Africa, covering the manufacturing, agribusiness and services sectors. A national of Tanzania, Ms. Msuya holds a Master of Science in Microbiology and Immunology from the University of Ottawa, Canada, and a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and Immunology from the University of Strathclyde, Scotland. She is fluent in English, Swahili and Pare. New York, 14 December 2021 Bookmark the Spokesperson’s website: http://www.un.org/sg/en/spokesperson
She succeeds Ursula Mueller of Germany to whom the Secretary-General is deeply grateful for her leadership and dedicated service during her tenure. The Secretary‑General also wishes to extend his appreciation to Ramesh Rajasingham who has been serving as Acting Assistant-Secretary General for Humanitarian Affairs since March 2020. Since 2018, Ms. Msuya has served as Assistant Secretary-General and Deputy Executive Director of the United Nations Environment Programme in Nairobi, Kenya. In this position, she was responsible for a US$ 455 million budget and a portfolio of projects and operations valued at over US$ 1 billion, delivered through 2,500 personnel in 41 offices and headquarters. She provided administrative leadership to 18 Multilateral Environmental Agreements Secretariats, including Regional Sea Conventions. Between 2018 and 2019, she served as interim Executive Director at the Under-Secretary General level, steering the organization towards stability, leading the Fourth session of the UN Environment Assembly and mobilizing resources to support its mission. She brings to the position more than 20 years of experience in international development and finance, spanning strategy, operations and partnerships, with diverse assignments in Africa, Latin America and Asia. Ms. Msuya has held several senior leadership roles at the World Bank Group including as Special Representative and Head of the World Bank Group Office in the Republic of Korea, Regional Coordinator at the World Bank Institute based in China and Special Adviser to the Senior Vice President and Chief Economist. She also led strategy and operations for the International Finance Corporation in Latin America and Africa, covering the manufacturing, agribusiness and services sectors. A national of Tanzania, Ms. Msuya holds a Master of Science in Microbiology and Immunology from the University of Ottawa, Canada, and a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and Immunology from the University of Strathclyde, Scotland. She is fluent in English, Swahili and Pare. New York, 14 December 2021 Bookmark the Spokesperson’s website: http://www.un.org/sg/en/spokesperson
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Press Release
14 December 2021
THE SECRETARY GENERAL MESSAGE ON INTERNATIONAL MIGRANTS DAY -18 December 2021
On this International Migrants Day, we recognize the contributions of migrants across the world in the face of many struggles including the COVID-19 pandemic.
Migrants continue to face widespread stigmatization, inequalities, xenophobia, and racism. Migrant women and girls face heightened risk of gender-based violence and have fewer options to seek support. With borders closed, many migrants are stranded without income or shelter, unable to return home, separated from their families, and with uncertain futures.
Yet throughout the pandemic, migrants have enriched societies everywhere and are often on the frontlines of the pandemic response as scientists, health care professionals and essential workers.
The International Migration Review Forum next year will take stock of progress in implementing the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration. It is an opportunity to advance efforts to ensure the full inclusion of migrants as we seek to build more resilient, just and sustainable societies. I welcome the pledging campaign launched by the United Nations Migration Network to strengthen the Compact and encourage Member States and others to get involved.
Solidarity with migrants has never been more urgent.
We need more effective international cooperation and a more compassionate approach to migration. This means managing borders humanely, fully respecting the human rights and humanitarian needs of everyone, and ensuring that migrants are included in national COVID-19 vaccination plans. It means recognizing the value of pathways for regular entry for both migrants and host countries. And it means addressing the underlying drivers behind migration, including deep inequalities, and combatting human smuggling and trafficking in people.
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