EU TANZANIA NEWS
A quarterly newsletter of the Delegation of the European Union in Tanzania September 2011
Ambassador’s Note In this issue EU Condolences over Zanzibar ferry WELCOME to We are also encouraged by the The EU also ran a course to equip tragedy Page 1 another edition of recommencement of the EPA exporters from EAC with skills and our newsletter. As negotiations between EU and knowledge on quality standards for you will see, a lot EAC. We believe a successful accessing the EU market. This was very Tanzania commended for naturalizing of activities and outcome of the negotiations will timely as it was just a few months after refugees Page 2 events have hap- consolidate and strengthen the an inspection mission by EU of Tanza- pened in and EAC regional integration and nian institutions and factories handling around our Dele- promote the competitiveness of fish exports to the EU. EAC-EU EPA negotiations recommence gation. products from the region. We also congratulate one of our part- in Zanzibar Page 3 First, our heartfelt condolences go In another development, the EU ners that we have been supporting to the people of Tanzania who are has granted Tshs. 16 billion to here in Tanzania, TaCRI, for celebrating still struggling to come to terms support rural electrification in its 10th Anniversary. The institute has with the loss of many lives following Tanzania. This comes at a time recorded many achievements in the EU boosts rural electrification in Tanzania past ten years and its future looks even the ferry tragedy in Zanzibar. For when the country is facing regular Page 4 those injured, we wish them a quick load shedding. We believe the brighter! recovery. projects will go miles in enabling the rural populations to get reli- The final article regards the interna- A delegation comprised of EU and able and affordable renewable tional cord of justice: The EU calls on Call for employers to hire people with UNHCR officials recently visited energy for their development. the Tanzanian government to domesti- refugee camps in western Tanzania cate the Rome Statute of the Interna- disabilities Page 5 to assess the status of Congolese The EU and its partners-CCBRT, tional Court of Justice (ICC). Being a and Burundian refugees who are still CEFA and Radar Development role model in the region in the en- in the country. Among other things, have launched two projects aim at forcement of international justice, we the Delegation noted challenges enabling people with disabilities to think the country should make sure faced by the refugees in the process get formal employment. These are that the Rome Statute is domesticated Training for exporters to access EU of returning to their home coun- wonderful initiatives which will and become part of its laws. market Page 6 tries. We believe that these high- surely bring about a big difference lighted challenges will be considered in the lives of people with disabili- Enjoy your reading. during the return exercise. ties in the country. Tim Clarke TaCRI celebrates its 10th Anniversary Page 7 EU sends condolences over Zanzibar ferry tragedy Tanzania urged to domesticate Rome Statute Page 8
THE EU and its member states "We would like to express our in Tanzania have sent condo- deep condolences and sympa- lences to Tanzanian authorities thy to the bereaved families Staff Corner Page 9 following the ferry disaster that and friends, as well as to the claimed over 200 lives. In a joint Governments of the United statement issued to the public Republic of Tanzania and the on September 12, the EU said: People's Revolutionary Gov- Up-coming events Page 10 ernment of Zanzibar." “It is with great sadness and regret that the European Union It concludes “the European and its Member States have Union, as a long and trusted Editorial Team heard of the tragic loss of so partner, stands ready to offer EU flags flying half mast at Umoja many lives as a result of the its support to deal with the House in Dar es Salaam after the government declared three days of Tom Vens capsizing of MV Spice Islander consequences of this terrible national mourning following the off the coast of Zanzibar,” the tragedy.” ferry accident in Zanzibar. Photo: statement said adding: Emmanuel Kihaule Virginie Sirecki
Emmanuel Kihaule
The views expressed in this publication do not necessarily reflect the views of the European Union EU Tanzania News September 2011
Tanzania commended for naturalizing refugees
Home, Shamsi Vuai Nahodha, has extended the deadline for returning of Burundian refugees to Decem- ber 2012 following recent armed conflicts in their home country.
Regarding the Nyarugusu refugees' camp, the delegation noted con- cerns expressed by Congolese refugees about security conditions Children refugees welcoming the delegation. in their country, notably challenges Photo: Tom Vens ahead of the forthcoming elections.
Refugees attending a meeting that was attended by the delegation. Photo: Tom Vens sentative to Tanzania, Mr. Oluseyi Mission members were encouraged Bajulaiye assured the refugees of his by recent discussions initiated by agency's determination to help them A DELEGATION of European selected regions of Tanzania. This the Government of Tanzania re- settle in Tanzania. Union Ambassadors to Tanzania exercise will be led by the Prime garding the continuation of facilita- and Burundi and representatives Minister’s Office – Regional Admini- tion of voluntary repatriation to “We are waiting for the Government from the United Nations Refugees' stration and Local Government the DRC. decision on when to start the reloca- Agency (UNHCR) commended (PMO-RALG) with the support from tion. UNHCR will closely follow and Tanzania's decision to naturalise UNHCR and other UN agencies. While hearing the concerns of the monitor your integration into the thousands of refugees from Bu- community and ensuring they country with the support of our rundi. In May this year, a tripartite commis- would have access to appropriate partners,” he assured the newly natu- health and educa- ralized Tanzanians adding: The delegation tion facilities, the visited refugee EU Ambassador “Thanks to our donors, we will en- camps in West- to Tanzania, Tim hance the social services in the re- ern Tanzania Clarke, said; ceiving regions to make sure that the with the objec- local communities will also benefit tive of assessing “Tanzania is at a from your presence.” the situation of crossroads in how Other members of the delegation the refugees in to deal with refu- were Head of the Political Section of camps within the gees, many of whom have been the Delegation of the EU in Tanzania, Kigoma region. Tom Vens, the ECHO team in Bu- hosted by the Government for rundi, Isabelle D’Haudt and Alexis It was led by EU Mangona, the UNHCR Deputy Rep- Ambassadors to four decades. All parties want to resentative to Burundi, Barry Abdou- Burundi and laye, the UNHCR Head of Makamba make the naturali- Tanzania, Stefan office in Burundi, Wella Kouyou, and sation and the de Loecker and the UNHCR Associate External Tim Clarke, and relocation process Relations Officer to Tanzania, Jerome Ambassadors Clarke (left) and de Loecker (right) together with the UNHCR Representative to a real success – a UNHCR's Rep- Tanzania Mr. Bajulaiye (centre) shaking hands at the Nyarugusu refugees' camp. Photo: Jerome Seregni. resentative in Seregni win-win for all, Tanzania, Mr. but no one should The Government of Tanzania was Oluseyi Bajulaiye. sion between the governments of underestimate the challenges represented by Deusdedit Masusu, Tanzania and Burundi, together with ahead.” from the Ministry of Home Affairs It described the Tanzanian govern- UNHCR, agreed to close Mtabila and Swahiba Mndeme, from the Minis- ment’s approach to camp for Burundian On his part, the UNHCR's repre- try of Foreign Affairs. refugees as a refugees by 31 'commendable ges- The delegation described December 2011. ture of generosity that is exemplary in Tanzania Government Under the agree- finding durable solu- ment, the EU will tions for protracted approach to refugees as support UNHCR refugee situations'. ‘a commendable gesture and its partners to facilitate the volun- The Tanzanian Gov- of generosity...’ tary repatriation ernment has granted and the gradual citizenship to integration of these 162,000 former Burundian refugees refugees in their country of origin. who entered the country in the 1970s following armed conflicts in As a result of the mission the EU their former country. and UNHCR will focus on providing suitable conditions in Burundi to The naturalized refugees are ex- promote the return process. pected to relocate Getting explanation from a UNHCR official. Photo:Tom Vens into a number of However, recently Minister of
Page 2 EU Tanzania News September 2011 EAC-EU EPA negotiations recommence in Zanzibar
THE European Union and East number of inter-session meetings has built its own prosperity on a African Community (EAC) senior at expert level will prepare the model of regional integration, is and technical level negotiators ground. seeking to further strengthen this met mid September in Zanzibar - "We are pleased that the EAC/EU local integration process by main- after a break of 14 months - for EPA negotiations have recom- taining a unified trade regime with Economic Partnership Agreement menced," said Peter Thompson - EAC partner countries through a Peter Thompson negotiations. The meetings made the senior official leading the EU comprehensive EPA. good progress in setting an negotiation team. "Last week's agenda for negotiations over the meetings allowed us to map the A successful outcome of the EPA coming months. areas still remaining to be negoti- negotiations will consolidate and ated. The EU views the compre- strengthen the EAC regional The parties jointly agreed to hensive EPA negotiations as an integration and promote the "We are pleased that make progress in negotiations opportunity to settle outstanding competitiveness of EAC prod- particularly on three fronts - matters - such as agriculture and ucts. In meetings with Peter the EAC/EU EPA economic and development co- development co-operation." Thompson, Tanzanian private negotiations have operation; rules of origin and sector organisations gave their agriculture. The next formal joint The EAC is embarking on an ambi- full support to the rapid conclu- recommenced." negotiation session is scheduled tious and successful regional inte- sion of an EPA. to take place in mid December; a gration process. The EU, which
Background to the EPAs
ON 27 November 2007 the East African Com- sugar will expire in 2015). Over the next 25 years, • Dispute avoidance and settlement munity (Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, and EAC will liberalise 82.6 percent of imports from Uganda) agreed on a region-to-region interim provisions (more elaborate provisions the EU by value (65 percent by 2010, 80 percent EPA with the EU. This interim agreement by 2023 and the remainder by 2033). (sometimes called a Framework EPA) mainly will be negotiated for the full EPA) covers trade in goods and is a stepping stone A chapter on fisheries (see below un- Goods excluded from liberalisation towards a full EPA. der "other features") The EAC decided to exclude the following prod- Main features of the interim EPA ucts from liberalisation; agricultural products, wines and spirits, chemicals, plastics, wood
based paper, textiles and clothing, footwear, • Duty free quota free access into the ceramic products, glassware, articles of base metal and vehicles. EU for all imports from EAC, with transi- tion periods for rice and sugar Other features
• Asymmetric and gradual opening of the The agreement contains an extensive fisheries chapter, mainly aiming to reinforce coopera- EAC to EU goods, taking full account of the tion on the sustainable use of resources (such as resource assessment and management, differences in levels of development be- monitoring environmental, economic and social tween them and the EU (see below) impacts, conformity with existing national laws and relevant international instruments, effec- • Trade defence provisions with safe- Fish fillets are among the biggest exports from EAC to EU tive).
guards allowing each party to reintroduce For the latest state of play, please see: duties if imports of the other party disturb or http://ec.europa.eu/trade/issues/bilateral/regions/ Goods covered by liberalisation acp/regneg_en.htm threaten to disturb their economy All imports from EAC countries have For dates of EPA negotiating Rounds see: • Rules of Origin (subject to review in the entered the EU duty and quota free http://ec.europa.eu/trade/issues/bilateral/regions/ since the 1st of January 2008 (transition acp/epa_calendar_en.htm full EPA negotiations) period for rice expired in 2010 and for
Page 3 EU Tanzania News September 2011 EU gives Tshs. 16 billion to support rural electrification in Tanzania
ON September 20 the Delega- tion of the European Union in Tanzania, the Ministry of Fi- nance and Economic Affairs (National Authorising Officer of the European Development Fund) and the Rural Energy Agency approved the signature of five Grant Contracts for a total amount of EUR 7,200,000 (app. 16 billions Tshs.) in order Setting up of a solar system to increase access to modern energy services in rural areas.
This will be funded through a Press Headlines grant from the 10th European Development Fund (2008- 2013). Director General of the Rural Energy Agency, Dr. Lutengano Mwakahesya (right), EU Ambassa- dor to Tanzania, Tim Clarke, Head of Programmes of the National Authorising Office (NAO- The 5 projects, selected after a Ministry of Finance), Sadick Magwaya and a senior official from the Ministry of Energy and Miner- competitive Call for Proposals als, Eng. Frank-Ole Mejooli exchanging documents after signing the energy projects contracts. launched in August 2010, will Photos: Emmanuel Kihaule focus on the delivery of elec- tricity to rural populations in tems through an innovative ap- Government in the Energy Sector. several regions of the country proach of "clusters" targeting (Iringa, Morogoro, Tanga, Kagera, farmers and workers associations "This event materialises as a result Mwanza, Mara) through the utilisa- in the Lake Region and the distri- of strong but still growing partner- tion of renewable energy re- bution and installation of 10,000 ship that the European Union sources (hydro, solar and biogas). households biogas systems using Delegation in Tanzania and Minis- an innovative, affordable and lo- try of Energy and Minerals and the It is estimated that a total of cally produced plastic technology Rural Energy Agency," said, Dr. 160,000 people will directly bene- (digester) offering Lutengano Mwakahesya, the Direc- fit from these projects. The most decisive advantages tor General of the important expected results are (to to end users. Rural Energy Agency be delivered in the coming 4 (REA) adding: years), the construction of a new Tim Clarke, Am- hydropower plant in Msolwa (total bassador and Head “A 'renewable energy "REA has experience capacity of 1 MW) with the instal- of European Union in working with lation of an initial 200 connections Delegation in Tan- reflex' should be project developers (households, social services and implementing these zania said; promoted throughout SMEs), and the upgrade of the projects…and all existing Mawengi hydropower "At a time of in- Tanzania.” have received funds plant to a total creasing concern from the Rural En- capacity of 300 about providing ergy Fund to finance kW and the long-term, guaran- other projects or installation of teed, energy re- part of the projects 800 additional sources, I am very happy to an- they have won under 10th EDF connections nounce these five renewable en- program. We are confident that (households, ergy projects today. The potential the same will be seen in the course social services for further investments of this sort of implementation of these pro- and SMEs). is huge. They are particularly suit- jects". able for isolated rural communities Others include that could never normally have "Effective and efficient utilization of the upgrade of access to mains electricity. A the projects resources provided by the EU requires continued strong the existing 'renewable energy reflex' should cooperation between project Ikondo hydro- be promoted throughout Tanza- implementing partners,” said power plant to a nia.” Fr. David Kalyosi, Msolwa Secondary School Manager present- Sadick Magwaya, Head of Pro- total capacity of ing a synopsis of the Msolwa Hydropower project grammes of the National Authoris- 320 kW and the He added that this will make a ing Office at the Ministry of Fi- installation of direct and important contribution nance. 130 additional connections to the poverty reduction of rural
(households, social services and populations. It also reaffirms the He pledged full support from his SMEs), the installation of 15,000 commitment of the European office to ensure successful imple- individual Solar Household Sys- Union to support the Tanzanian mentation of the projects.
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Employers asked to hire people with disabilities
on the abilities and skills of persons with disabilities, promote formal employment of persons with disabili- ties, to facilitate and contribute to a more inclusive society in which all members can participate equally.
The projects are run by CCBRT (a local indigenous provider of surgical and rehabilitation services to people with disability), CEFA (an Italian NGO with major focus on rural develop- ment) and Radar Development (a Deputy National Authorizing Officer Sam- not-for-profit division of Radar Group uel Marwa (right) sharing a light moment Ltd. which provides services to em- with the guest of honour, Dr. Mahanga ployers), with support from the European Union. THE Government has asked all the employers in the country to make The Deputy Minister highlighted sure that they abide by labour laws important positive discriminatory which require them not to discrimi- provision set out by the Employment nate against people with disabilities in and Labour Relations Act which calls A cross-section of people who attended the launch of the EmployAbility Project and recruitment for formal jobs. upon all employers with 20 or more Disability Employment Campaign. Photos: Emmanuel Kihaule employees to reserve at least 3 per- Speaking in Dar es Salaam on Septem- cent of the registered jobs for per- April last year to domesticate the UN Con- vention.
Dr. Mahanga said that he felt very honoured to launch the CCBRT, CEFA and Radar Development national campaign for inclusive employment and pledged government's full support in its implementation. “...all employers both
On his part, the Head of the European Union private and public are in Tanzania, Ambassador Tim Clarke, com- mended efforts by the government in ad- urged to reserve three dressing rights of people with disabilities but noted that there is still more to be done. percent of their jobs for
"The EU has become a major player in rec- persons with ognising this problem (discrimination of disabilities ,” people with disabilities), and is trying to do something about it. And here in Tanzania we're determined to make a difference and From left-Erwin Telemans (CCBRT CEO), Dr. Milton Makongoro Mahanga (Deputy this is why we've offered our full support to Minister for Labour and Employment), Dario Nicola (CEFA Country Director), EU these initiatives by our partners," he said. Ambassador Tim Clarke and Jonathan Sutton (Radar Group Ltd. CEO) ber 22, the Deputy Minister for La- sons with disabilities. bour and Employment, Dr. Milton Makongoro Mahanga while quoting "…to contribute to an inclusive and various legal provisions, said that it equitable society and long-term eco- was illegal for employers to deny jobs nomic success of our nation, all em- to people on the basis of their dis- ployers both private and public are abilities. urged to reserve three percent of their jobs for persons with disabilities. "…Section 7(4) of the Employment And this is a legal requirement," he and Labour Relations Act prohibits stated. any employer who discriminates against an employee in any employ- According to him, the government ment policy or practice on reasons of has taken a number of steps to ad- disability, among others," he cited. dress the plight of people with dis- abilities in the country including He was speaking during the launch of passing of laws and policies. He also EmployAbility Project and Disability said that the country has also ratified Employment Campaign that he pre- the United Nations Convention on sided over as a guest of honour. The the Rights with Disabilities. A law-The The Head of the Delegation of the EU in Tanzania, Ambassador Tim Clarke (right), two initiatives aim Persons with Disabilities Act was stressing a point during the launch of the Employability Project and Disability Employ- ment Campaign. Next to him is the Deputy Minister for Labour and Employment, Dr. to raise awareness passed by the National Assembly in Milton Makongoro Mahanga who was the guest of honour at the function.
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Regional exporters undergo training for accessing EU market
ON September 6 and 8, the African European Commission together countries," with the Tanzania Directorate of he said. Fisheries Development held a training workshop in Dar-es- The training Salaam to enable regional export- was meant ers of food of animal origin ac- to increase cess the European Union market. participants' knowledge The training, which attracted 25 of EU rules participants from Kenya, Uganda, and require- Tanzania and Mauritius, focused ments as on Trade Control and Expert regards System (TRACES) and official official con- control procedures for food of trol proce- animal origin imported into the dures for Ambassador Clarke(right) speaking at the official opening EU market. The participants also food of of the workshop. Next is Didier Carton. Photos: Emmanuel included experts from export animal origin Kihaule quality control institutions of the imported respective countries. into the EU market and allow Prof. Sarah Olembo them to use TRACES, a web- scribed the workshop as timely It was part of the European application delivering export and opportune. Commission Directorate- certificates on-line. General for Health and Consum- "It's so timely. Recently there ers' Better Training for Safer This aimed to enable them to was a visit to Tanzania by an Food (BTSF) programme. make sure that food of animal inspection mission from the origin exported to the European Speaking at the opening, Head of EU fulfils the condi- Commission to EU’s TRACE Unit at the Direc- tions for admission to check on qual- torate of Health and Consumers the EU Market. The "The workshop will also ity of institu- in Brussels, Didier Carton, said use of TRACES will tions handling that the objective of the work- also provide them help to facilitate the fish exports to shop was to help East African with tools designed to relations and trade the EU. The countries to manage all exports ease their tasks and report showed to the EU in order to protect increase the security between the EU and that Tanzania is human and animal health. of the data. the East African doing its job "The workshop also will help to well," he re- facilitate the relations and trade One of the partici- countries," vealed. between the EU and the East pants, Prof. Sarah Olembo, who is He also said the African that the EU is Union Commission BSTF about to approve about 15 focal point, was confident million Euros (about Tshs. 36 of the benefits of the billion) in a few weeks' time for workshop. promotion of trade and agricul- ture with special focus on pro- "I believe we as a region moting associations dealing with shall benefit from the improvement of sanitary stan- TRACE system," she said dards to secure external mar- while urging the EU to kets in the EU and elsewhere. assist the EAC member
states in implementing the "I hope you'll have a very fruit- system. Earlier on, speaking at the ful workshop and return to opening of the workshop, your countries fully aware of Ambassador Tim Clarke- the new challenges you'll face in the Head of the Delega- promoting fisheries and fish governance in this region," he Some of participants who attended the official opening of the workshop tion of the European Union to Tanzania, de- told the participants.
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TaCRI appreciates EU’s support as it celebrates its 10th Anniversary
Other activities in- exceeding supply. cluded recognition of Prices are good and individuals and institu- forecasted to con- tions/organisations tinue increasing," he that have enabled said. TaCRI to reach where it is now, inauguration Prof. Teri said that of a short documen- TaCRI has appropri- tary on successes and ate technologies to challenges met by increase productivity TaCRI in the past and quality, at the decade. same time reducing Ambassador Clarke (right), the then Acting Regional Commissioner for Kilimanjaro, Said Kalembo (centre) production costs for a Lastly, Mr. Ngaiza cutting a ribbon to inaugurate a monument for TaCRI's more profitable coffee 10 anniversary celebrations. Looking on is the Hai District revealed, TaCRI was industry. The then Acting Kilimanjaro Regional Commissioner, Said Kalembo giving remarks on Commissioner, Dr. Norman Sigalla. Photos: Emmanuel behalf of Minister for Agriculture, Food and Cooperatives, Prof. Jumanne Maghembe going to launch a cam- Kihaule at the climax of TaCRI’s 10th Anniversary celebrations at Lyamungu paign to produce 200 "Our growers have million high yielding never been more motivated. This is the time THE Chairman of the Board of Direc- coffee seedlings for the coming 10 to usher in a coffee green revolution in tors of the Tanzania Coffee Research years. Tanzania!" he observed. Institute (TaCRI), Vedastus Ngaiza, recently commended the European On his part, TaCRI's Chief Executive In his remarks, the Head of the EU Delega- Union for its support to the institute Officer Prof. James Teri, enlisted tion in Tanzania Ambassador Tim Clarke, since its inception in 2000. achievements that his institute has commended efforts by TaCRI. managed to record in the past ten Speaking at the climax of celebrations years. He said that his team diligently "Coffee production is beginning to flourish "We very much th in Tanzania. Production and to mark TaCRI's 10 Anniversary on appreciate the huge September 9 at Lyamungu, Hai district- yields are increasing. Quality is Kilimanjaro region, Mr. Ngaiza said that increasing. New areas are financial support that the institute recorded a lot of achieve- coming under cultivation. ments in the past 10 years thanks to Innovation in marketing is we have been support from the EU and other stake- being employed to reap its receiving from the holders. rewards. Coffee farmers are making more money." European Union "We very much appreciate the huge since the inception of However, Ambassador Clarke financial support that we have been receiving from the European Union noted that the coffee industry TaCRI," since the inception of TaCRI," he ac- in the country has also been subjected to challenges. He knowledged. Ambassador Clarke (right) admiring a gift given to him by TaCRI’s noted that poorly functioning Board Chairman, Mr. Ngaiza (left) in appreciation of his support infrastructure, energy short- He said that TaCRI was going to con- to the coffee industry in the country duct a number of activities as part of ages, bureaucratic procedures, the celebrations including inauguration inaccessibility to adequate of a number of publications around contributed to the creation and run- credit, poorly functioning extension and service systems and non-transparent land coffee farming. ning of a coffee research institute that tenure arrangements. is well managed, financially sustain- able, stakeholder driven, and which is respected both nationally and Nevertheless, he said, TaCRI was a real internationally. beacon of hope for For instance, he said, TaCRI coffee grow- has built a national capacity ers and to produce 15-20 million indeed a clonal (vegetative) seedlings model to which is a record that Tanza- other re- nia had never achieved be- search insti- fore. tutes in the country "This is a golden opportunity amidst all these chal- for the Tanzanian coffee lenges. Coffee farmers admiring a demonstration farm at TaCRI Lya- industry. The global demand for coffee, especially quality mungu headquarters on the sidelines of the celebrations TaCRI’s CEO, Prof. Teri (left) chatting with a Programme Officer or specialty coffee, is high- from the National Authorising Office at the Ministry of Finance, Victoria Mwanukuzi (right) on the sidelines of the celebrations.
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EU, CSOs call upon Tanzania to domesticate the Rome Statute
“Tanzania must become a model by taking a lead in domesticating the statute, just as it has been a model in preserving peace and justice in the region,”
For his part, the Executive Director, International The Executive Director of International Court of Justice (ICJ)-Kenya, George Kegoro, giving remarks at the opening Court of Justice (ICJ)-Kenya, George Kegoro said of the workshop. Next to him is Ambassador Tim Clarke, Representative from Attorney General Office, Mathew that Africans must campaign for their justice Mwaimu, and the Executive Director of the Children Education Society (CHESO) Richard Shilamba rather than depending on justice fighters from outside Africa. THE European Union has called upon the call into question the jurisdiction of the ICC and government to see to it that Tanzania do- protests against arrest warrants issued by the ICC Kegoro added that Tanzania must become a mesticates the Rome Statute on the Interna- for Sudan President Omar Al-Bashir as example of model by taking a lead in domesticating the stat- tional Criminal Court (ICC). such cases. ute, just as it has been a model in preserving peace
and justice in the region. Speaking at the opening of a sensitization He called upon countries to abide by agreements workshop for Civil Society Organisations they have voluntarily entered. The Executive Director of the Children Education (CSOs) on the ICC recently, EU Ambassa- Society (CHESO) Richard Shilamba said children dor to Tanzania, Tim Clarke, commended Ambassador Clarke commended Tanzania for were the main victims of grave crimes committed Tanzania for signing and ratifying the Rome signing and ratifying the statute and also for sup- in violation of the international laws. Statute but asked the country to domesti- porting the ICC through attending meetings and cate the law. budgetary contributions. Shilamba said that more than 250,000 children are
still serving in armed groups around the world. He added that Tanzania promised to adopt However, he said, of some concern was that the specific national measures for implementing country has not domesticated the Rome Statute “If supported, the ICC will accelerate justice for the Rome statutes and to start contributing into national legislation. children who are most affected by conflicts espe- to the ICC’s Trust Fund for victims of inter- cially in African countries,” he noted. national crimes.
According to Ambassador Clarke, the EU believes the promotion and protection of human rights is the work of everyone in the society and that the ICC was an important tool in realizing that.
“I myself as Head of the EU Delegation and EU Ambassador to Tanzania am mandated and obliged to monitor the way in which my host country, Tanzania, implements the Rome Statute.”
The envoy said many communities and individuals who are scarred by atrocities have a place and an opportunity to bring cases to or to attract the attention of the ICC.
Ambassador Clarke said the EU sometimes failed to understand why several countries have yet to ratify and domesticate the stat- utes despite having signed it.
He cited the recent attempts by Kenya to Workshop participants taking a group photo with the EU Ambassador, Tim Clarke together with officials from CHESO, ICJ- Kenya and Attorney General Chambers. Photos: Emmanuel Kihaule
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STAFF CORNER
I can't believe I am going I had the honour and pleasure to leave you (Tanzania of serving you in my capacity Good-bye colleagues) now…. I have of Regional Security Officer. really enjoyed my three Your kindness and support I will not forget my three great years in this country of Africa where the sun years in Tanzania and you offered to me have been each contributed to that great GIFTS to me. always shines. Tanzania is a very nice in one way or the other. country to live in, with a rich Swahili culture that should be even more pro- So, once again, a very big I wish the best to you and moted at international level for the sake of THANK YOU and I hope your families. You will be in my heart forever. its people and its development. we will stay in touch.
Take care. My experience was very good and friendly I wish happiness for you and your beloved ones! with colleagues who are doing a great Diego Sanches job. I have been involved in following up Anne-Clare Leon activities implemented by NGOs and was amazed by the determination of different Many thanks for the sup- actors, working to bring a change in education, health and agriculture. port you offered to me Let me take this op- during my one and half However, there are quite big challenges for the country if it is to record portunity to thank you years stay at the Delega- economic independence. I hope that Tanzania will not only rely on its all, for the coopera- tion. mineral riches, but also make full use of its human, other natural and tion we had and the environmental potential in bringing about prosperity to its people. assistance you ex-
I believe my work and life tended to me in the at Umoja House would You may say ‘Hakuna Matata!’, then, we'll see in 20 years. course of fulfilling my have been difficult without Dominique Dumont duties. your collaboration that created a conducive environment for working.
Both my heart and sprit will never forget you. I Working at the Delegation was so great. I now I wish you all, good health. know it is hard to say goodbye but so long as leave for a similar post in Cambodia and I be- Kwa heri ya kuonana. we are still alive I believe we will be able to lieve I’ll find it as beautiful and welcoming as it Asanteni. meet one day. was the case with Tanzania Yeremia Maganja Ferdinand Mgaya Veronique Puttevils
I would very much like to thank all the colleagues for your assistance, friendship and co-operation that you gave me during the one year that I have been here at I am leaving Tanzania after four beautiful the Delegation. years.
It has been a great learning experience for me and I have met many interesting and I wish to say a special thank you to all the diverse people, and travelled to interesting places too! staff who helped me since day one.
I will miss all of you and hopefully I may have a chance meet and interact with at least some of you in the future. Raimondo Busi Buberwa Kemibaro
Welcome
After almost seven years in finance and contracts' Sec- I'm very pleased to be here after many years (perhaps tion at the headquarters in Brussels, time had come to a few too many?) spent at the EU Headquarters. I change and moving to a delegation was an interesting wish to thank all the colleagues of the Delegation for challenge. Tanzania was my first choice and I'm glad that their warm welcome, and hope to be able to make a finally I've made it. So far it's already a great experi- positive contribution to the cause. ence. I'm convinced that I will learn a lot and enjoy my time here. Gianluca Azzoni
Aude Marechal
After almost seven years in Cambodia, I was looking for new challenges and I am very glad I could join the I am glad to have joined the Delegation of the EU Delegation here. I would like to thank everybody European Union in Tanzania and I hope to achieve for being very welcoming and for helping me to settle a great deal. down. I am looking forward to working closely to- gether and also to discovering this wonderful country. Deusdedit Munthali Virginie Sirecki
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Up-coming Events
1) Launch of the Road Safety Campaign October
2) Tanzania Gives Back Award gala November
3) Tanzania’s 50th Anniversary Celebrations’ climax December 9
4) European Film Festival January/February 2012
5) Mandela Express Highway project hand over-November 2011
6) Inauguration of anti-retroviral AIDS vaccine production 1st December
Delegation of European Union to the United Republic of Tanzania
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