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Issue No. 80 USA Supports Humanitarian Assistance for Refugees Sept- Oct 2018

Highlights

• UN Day • US Supports Humanitarian Assistance for Refugees • World Food Day • UN/TEF Northern zone media training and field visits • Kigoma Monitoring Mission • UN, Government ensures access to quality health services and community participation

On 12 October, World Food Programme (WFP) hosted a signing ceremony Dunford during the ceremony. between the Chargé d’Affaires of the U.S. Embassy in Dar es Salaam, Dr. This contribution, along with Inmi Patterson (left), and WFP Tanzania’s Country Representative, Michael support from other donors, enables Dunford(right). Photo | WFP Tanzania WFP to return refugee food rations In mid-October, the USA contributed Dr. Inmi Patterson, and WFP to 100% based on minimum daily USD 21.3 million to the World Tanzania’s Country Representative, kilocalorie requirements. This is the Food Programme for humanitarian Mr. Michael Dunford. first-time refugees will receive full support to refugees residing in “We thank USAID for their rations since they were reduced in Tanzania. The contribution was generosity in supporting WFP food February 2017. WFP continues to announced at a signing ceremony assistance for refugees, not only raise funds so that food rations do between the Chargé d’Affaires of this year, but for the last 10 years as not need to be reduced in coming the U.S. Embassy in Dar es Salaam, WFP’s largest donor,” said Michael months. Continues on Page 2

A word form Government: “The United Nations and the government will continue to work together on development issues and delivering services to the people of Tanzania such as education, water sanitation and hygiene (WASH), among other areas. On behalf of the government and the people of Tanzania, I extend a vote of thanks to the leadership of the United Nations for their efforts in supporting the government to deliver services to the people.” The Prime Minister of the United Republic of Tanzania, Hon. Kassim Majaliwa Majaliwa, speaking at the commemoration of the 73rd Anniversary of the United Nations on October 24, 2018.

This newsletter is published by the UN Communication Group in Tanzania. To subscribe and provide any feedback, please contact us at: [email protected]. Website: http://tz.one.un.org Tel: (+255) 22-260-2884 1 From Page 1 local agriculture and economic oil and salt to each refugee. USAID’s contributions to WFP development.” Tanzania come in the form of cash WFP contributes to the Tanzanian WFP assistance is the main source and in-kind food commodities. economy by using local companies of food for refugees. WFP also Cash contributions enable WFP to for the handling, storage and runs a Supplementary Feeding procure some food locally, which transportation of food for refugees. Programme in all three camps to helps boost agriculture in the Since 2010, WFP has injected provide additional nutrition support country. USD 278 million into the Tanzanian to pregnant and lactating women, “Refugees are dependent on the economy through supply chain children under five years, people communities in which they live, and services. with HIV/AIDS and hospital in- efforts to support refugees demand Tanzania currently hosts primarily patients. In addition, hot meals are a focus on local communities as Congolese and Burundian refugees served to newly arriving refugees well,” said Dr. Inmi Patterson. “That at Nyarugusu, Nduta and Mtendeli at transit and reception centres is why this funding will be used to Refugee Camps in Kigoma region. and high energy biscuits provided purchase locally grown maize and WFP provides a food basket of to those in transit. beans, driving both humanitarian cereals, SuperCereal (fortified support in Tanzania as well as blended food), pulses, vegetable

This contribution, along with support from other donors, enables WFP to return refugee food rations to 100% based on minimum daily kilocalorie requirements. Photo | WFP Tanzania KJP Monitoring Mission

Councillor for Political Affairs, Royal Norwegian Embassy, Mr. Hans Corneliussen (second from left), asks when the market is expected to begin its operations and how it will impact the community. Photo | Msafiri Manongi/ RCO

In early October, the United Nations to identify and report on VAC –. Training Centre (VTC) at Maloregwa carried out a monitoring mission While in Kakonko, the mission also where the delegation got to see of the Kigoma Joint Programme met local residents who have been local residents participating in a (KJP) in collaboration with the trained by FAO and WFP on good variety of different classes such as Royal Norwegian Embassy and agricultural practices and post- carpentry, financial inclusion and Embassy of Sweden in Tanzania. harvest loss management. 5,000 sowing. The MCC and VTC were The monitoring mission consisted farmers have benefitted from these funded by Norway. of field visits to KJP projects in interventions. three Kigoma districts (Kakonko, In Kasulu, the delegation visited Kibondo and Kasulu) to assess key On the second day, the mission paid the IOM Shelter which hosts results being achieved by the UN a courtesy call to the acting District women and children who are and other partners in the region. Executive Director of Kibondo, Dr. victims of violence. To mark the Gabriel Chitupila before visiting end of the visit, the delegation In each district, the delegation the ongoing construction site of paid a courtesy call to the acting began by paying a courtesy call Mukarazi Border market. The Regional Administrative Secretary to the Acting District Executive market is being constructed at the (RAS) followed by a visit to Petro Directors (DEDs) in which they border of Tanzania and Burundi and Sons factory in Kigoma town. discussed the progress and and will benefit communities in both Petro and Sons Industries is a implementation status of KJP. countries while also enhancing co- small private company which deals The mission started in Kakonko existence. The delegation then with processing, packaging and where the delegation met with the visited BRIMA Factory - BRIMA is a marketing of fish and sardines from District Protection Committee to green field project and is enhancing Lake Tanganyika. The company understand how the child protection cassava and maize value chains has been supported by UNCDF. It system works in Kakonko district. and has been supported by UNCDF. contributes to the empowerment of They then visited the ongoing All of the factory’s inputs come from women and youth and provides a construction site of the Kakonko farmers from the surrounding local stable market for women traders Police Gender and Children’s Desk communities. and creates business opportunities and thereafter made a brief stop and jobs for people in Kigoma. at Itumbuko Primary School and The visit to BRIMA was followed by met with a student club to hear a visit to a Multipurpose Community how they have been empowered Centre (MCC) and Vocational

This newsletter is published by the UN Communication Group in Tanzania. To subscribe and provide any feedback, please contact us at: [email protected]. Website: http://tz.one.un.org Tel: (+255) 22-260-2884 3 UN Promotes Safe Spaces to Nurture Young Champions for Development and the Global Goals at National Youth Week

The Minister of State in the Prime Minister’s office Hon. Jenista Mhagama handing over the trophie to the winner among the three teams that participated in the football game at the youth bonanza at Popatral grounds in Tanga Region. Photo | Grace Mongi/RCO In partnership with the government included a youth symposium that bring together youth and veterans to of the United Republic of Tanzania, was supported by the International bridge intergenerational differences the United Nations supported and Labour Organization (ILO). The and create an environment of unity participated in national activities symposium highlighted important and respect for all. The guest of in Tanga region including a youth issues regarding the strengthening honour at the event was the Minister symposium, exhibition and sports of safe spaces for youth in Tanzania of State in the Prime Minister’s bonanza during this year’s National such as government’s efforts to Office, Hon. Jenista Mhagama. Youth Week commemorations. provide a safe environment for Sports was promoted as a Under the national theme of Safe youth; the importance of life-skills recreational space where a healthy Spaces for Youth, the aim of the training to enable youth to overcome lifestyle can be nurtured, where UN’s support was to ensure that life challenges; the importance youth can meet to improve their the voices of young men and of ICT for youth economic social skills, strengthen cultural women are better represented in development; and the fight against values and adapt to rules. 200 national dialogue for peace building corruption and drug abuse. youth participated in the bonanza. in Tanzania. Additionally, the activities aimed to raise awareness The United Nations Educational, The climax of National Youth Week among youth on their potential Scientific and Cultural Organization took place on Mwalimu Nyerere Day to contribute to the Sustainable (UNESCO), UN Women and the and was graced by the President Development Goals (SDGs) and UN Resident Coordinator’s Office of Zanzibar and the Chairman national development priorities. supported a Sports Bonanza. The of the Revolutionary Council, aim was to promote the role of H.E. Dr. Ali Mohamed Shein. National Youth Week activities sports in peace-building efforts and Team captain and youth that participated several games at the Youth Bonanza cheer up with their trophies after emerging winners. Photo | Grace Mongi/RCO

This newsletter is published by the UN Communication Group in Tanzania. To subscribe and provide any feedback, please contact us at: [email protected]. Website: http://tz.one.un.org Tel: (+255) 22-260-2884 5 Good Nutrition for Stronger Economy: Government of Tanzania Reaffirms its Commitment to Improve Nutrition during the Joint Multisectoral Nutrition Review 2018

Prime Minister of Tanzania, Honorable Kassim Majaliwa with other Ministers from nutrition-relevant sectors and Representatives from UN Agencies and other Development Partners during the opening ceremony of the JMNR 2018. Photo | Qijia Xiao / UNICEF Tanzania Convened by the Prime Minister’s Resources and Accountability Van Dongen congratulated the Office (PMO) through the High Framework (CRRAF) in 2017/18. Government of Tanzania for the Level Steering Committee on The Prime Minister, Honorable significant results achieved in Nutrition (HLSCN), the fifth Joint Kassim Majaliwa participated terms of reducing stunting among Multisectoral Nutrition Review as the Guest of Honor. In his children under five years and (JMNR) was held in Dodoma in mid- opening speech, he reaffirmed improving multisectoral nutrition September. It was organized by that improving nutrition is a priority governance and accountability, the Ministry of Health, Community for the Government of Tanzania: and stressed the need for further Development, Gender, Elderly and “We have clearly realized that increasing domestic investment Children (MoHCDGEC) through addressing malnutrition needs a in nutrition, both in terms of the Tanzania Food and Nutrition multisectoral response. There is no finance and human resources. Center (TFNC), and supported sector that can end malnutrition by In total, over 300 stakeholders by UNICEF and other partners. itself. Considering this, the Prime from different sectors participated Since 2014, the JMNR has been an Minister’s Office will continue to in the JMNR, representing the inclusive and multisectoral platform coordinate nutrition activities at the Government at the national, to jointly review and analyze the national level, and starting from regional and district level, the progress of nutrition in Tanzania next year will assume full leadership community (especially the every year. Under the theme in the coordination of the JMNR.” adolescents community), as well Towards Industrialized Economy: On behalf of UN Agencies, as Donors, UN Agencies, Civil Good Nutrition is Fundamental in the UNICEF Deputy Country Society, Business and Academia. Sustaining Effective Human Capital Representative in Tanzania, Mr. Participants presented and Development, the fifth JMNR was an Rene Van Dongen, reaffirmed discussed about innovations in opportunity to review progress and the United Nations’ support to the nutrition, research findings, success challenges on the implementation successful implementation of the stories and challenges experienced of the second year of the National Multisectoral Nutrition from the implementation of the National Multisectoral Nutrition Action Plan to improve nutrition National Multisectoral Nutrition Action Plan (NMNAP) of 2016- and contribute to a prosperous Action Plan in the year 2017/18. 2021, and its Common Results, industrialized Tanzania. Mr. Protecting forests and natural resources in Tanzania

In efforts to protect natural forests rangers’ access to the forests to sustainable income generating in Tanzania, the Ministry of Natural prevent illegal logging and mining activities for communities such as Resources and Tourism through as well as the spread of wildfires. butterfly farming in and around the Tanzania Forest Services Agency The communities living in Amani Forest Reserve in Tanga (TFS) is working in Nature Forest and around the Nature Forest have been established. Together Reserves across the country, Reserves traditionally depend with the Ministry of Water and offering the highest level of on the forest for various goods, Irrigation, and the Tanga Urban protection under the National including timber, fodder, medicinal Water Supply and Sanitation Forest Act. Twelve Nature Forest plants and fuelwood. The forests Authority (Tanga- UWASA), UNDP Reserves (NFRs) have benefited also play an important role as have supported the construction of through a project supported by water catchment for multiple use a permanent domestic water supply the Global Environment Fund by local communities. To ensure to Mashewa village in Muheza (GEF) and the United Nations sustainable utilisation of these District near the Amani Nature Development Programme (UNDP), resources, UNDP promotes Forest Reserve, decreasing time committed to the safeguarding development opportunities for spent by women and girls on water of Tanzania’s forests and the communities, whilst reducing collection and protecting the river the ecosystem services they the pressures on the forest. from degradation and pollution. provide, while also promoting Local artisans have been trained UNDP is committed to continue development for the communities in building more fuel-efficient these efforts, protecting vital living in and around the forests. stoves for the household level. natural resources in Tanzania In addition to the gazettement of the Additionally, micro biogas plants through partnership with the NFRs, an important contribution of have been constructed and have Government of Tanzania and the the project is the construction of the capacity to produce enough gas international donor community. well-equipped offices and ranger for cooking and lighting. Through posts on the borders of the forests. the UNDP/GEF Small Grants This has greatly improved the Programme (SGP), alternative

In Shebomeza village, Stella Paulo demonstrates how the household biogas plant transforms Butterfly farming provides an alternative source of manure to gas for cooking and lighting. income in Fanusi Village, Muheza District. Photo | UNDP Photo | UNDP

(from left to right) FAO Representative, Mr. Fred Kafeero; WFP Representative, Mr. Michael Dunford; and IFAD’s Senior Programme Officer for East and Southern Africa Division, Ms. Mwatima Juma with Capital TV’s Monday Agenda Programme host Mr. Austin Makani soon after being interviewed for World Food Day. PHOTO | Alice Maro WFP The Ministry of Agriculture, in Iringa and Zanzibar, a joint UN small-scale farmers increase and collaboration with the United booth at the World Food Day meet their basic needs,” he said. Nations Food and Agriculture exhibition ground in Songwe region “When you realize there is Organization (FAO), International and a poster drawing competition malnutrition at a place where Fund for Agricultural Development targeting 11 – 18-year-olds in food is in abundance you have (IFAD), and World Food Programme schools around Songwe region. to ask yourself some questions. (WFP), commemorated World The main objective was to call for We need to include all the key Food Day with a series of action to get back on track towards sectors like education, health and activities both on the Mainland achieving Zero Hunger by 2030 others in forging out a solution,” and in Zanzibar under the theme and show that despite the rising said IFAD’s Senior Programme of Our Actions are Our future: hunger figures, it is still possible Officer for East and Southern Africa A Zero Hunger World by 2030. to reach this global goal if we join Division, Ms. Mwatima Juma. World Food Day is celebrated each forces across sectors, professions, The panel discussion held year on 16 October to promote nations and continents. at SUA brought together 300 worldwide awareness and action “Adopting a Zero Hunger lifestyle people, including university for those who suffer from hunger means making choices and dons, students, researchers, and for the need to ensure food taking actions daily to build a private sector representatives, security and nutritious diets for all. better world together,” said FAO farmers, the general public and This year’s activities comprised of a Representative, Mr. Fred Kafeero. the media to address collective TV interview on Capital Television’s WFP Representative, Mr. Dunford mechanisms in achieving food and Monday Agenda Programme, a added that zero hunger is not just nutrition security in the country. panel discussion jointly organized about food availability. “It looks at Speaking at the panel, Hon. with the Sokoine University of the extent to which malnutrition Dr. Tizeba raised concerns Agriculture (SUA) in Morogoro, is adequately addressed. It also that despite Tanzania having field visits to project activities in looks at the extent to which the food surplus by over three million tonness, cases of malnutrition and stunting are still persistent due to wrong dietary customs. “Despite being among only five countries with food surplus, Tanzania ranks number 16 in Africa. We need to educate the people about the need to eat balanced diets to get rid of the silent hunger,” he said. The culmination of the World Food Day celebrations was graced by Hon. Dr. Tizeba in Songwe region, while in Zanzibar, the official opening was officiated by the President of Zanzibar and Chairman of the Revolutionary Council, H.E. Dr. Ali Mohamed Shein.

Minister of Agriculture, Hon. Eng. Dr. Charles Tizeba speaking during a panel discussion held at Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA) in Morogoro as part of the World Food Day celebrations. Others in the picture are (from left) Renowned Nutritionist, Prof. Joyce Kinabo; Executive Director of Farmers’ Group Network (Mviwata), Mr. Stephen Ruvuga; SUA Vice Chancellor, Prof. Raphael Chibinda; FAO Representative, Mr. Fred Kafeero; WFP Head of Programme; Ms. Tiziana Zoccheddu, and Morogoro Assistant Regional Administrative Secretary; Mr. Ernest Mkongo. PHOTO | Emmanuel Kihaule

“Adopting a Zero Hunger lifestyle means making choices and taking actions daily to build a better world together,” Mr. Fred Kafeero FAO Representative “zero hunger is not just about food availability. “It looks at the extent to which malnutrition is adequately addressed.” Mr. Michael Dunford WFP Representative

“We need to include all the key sectors like education, health and others in forging out a solution” Ms. Mwatima Juma IFAD’s Senior Programme Officer for East and Southern Africa Division

In his address, the Prime Minister reaffirmed the government’s commitment to continue working with the United Nations in Tanzania, especially on empowering young people to play an active role in implementing the SDGs. He also revealed that in 2019, Tanzania will take part in a Voluntary National Review on SDGs implementation at next year’s High Level Political Forum at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. Photo | Aidan Riwa/ RCO

On October 24th the United Na- and the government insisted that ment and the people of Tanza- tions and the government of the since youth make up over 60 per nia, I extend a vote of thanks to United Republic of Tanzania com- cent of the population in Tanza- the leadership of the United Na- memorated the 73rd anniversary nia, it is important that they are tions for their efforts in support- of the UN and reaffirmed their provided with an enabling envi- ing the government to deliver commitment to continue equip- ronment to participate in devel- services to the people.”,” he said. ping Tanzanian youth with the opment and be players in im- The UN Resident Coordinator, skills, knowledge and confidence plementation of the SDGs and Mr. Alvaro Rodriguez thanked they need to play an active role in the Second National Five-Year the government for continuing finding sustainable and innovative Development Plan (FYDP II). to work closely with UN agen- solutions to achieve the Sustain- The Prime Minister commend- cies in Tanzania to implement able Development Goals (SDGs). ed the United Nations for their the SDGs. “As Tanzania ap- The Prime Minister of the Unit- sustained partnership with the proaches middle-income status ed Republic of Tanzania, Hon. Government of the United Re- through implementation of the Kassim Majaliwa graced a flag public of Tanzania and stressed Second National Five-Year De- raising ceremony held at Karim- the need to continue working velopment Plan (FYDP II) and jee grounds under the theme; together to empower Tanzanian the SDGs, it’s important that we Youth Empowerment and Inno- youth. “The United Nations and all work together to create an vation for Achievement of the the government will continue to environment where youth have Sustainable Development Goals. work together on development opportunities to contribute to sus- The ceremony was attended issues and delivering services to tainable development,” He said by government officials, mem- the people of Tanzania such as adding, “We need to continue bers of the diplomatic corps, education, water sanitation and investing in young people – their UN staff and over 300 youth. hygiene (WASH), among other actions will determine whether In their statements both the UN areas. On behalf of the govern- or not we achieve the SDGs.” Continues on Page 11 From page 10 that they have been conducting. UN Staff and youth came togeth- UN Day was also commemorat- “Zanzibar remains unwaveringly er to provide the elders living at ed in Zanzibar on October 26-27. committed to the 2030 develop- the resident with basic health ser- In Zanzibar, the UN hosted a re- ment agenda recognizing that it is vices, in addition to cleaning their ception where the guest of honor what it takes to end poverty, elim- surroundings, and providing them was the Second Vice President inate inequalities and improve with meal. The outreach put the of Zanzibar, Ambassador Seif quality of life and the well-being spot light on the elderly as a critical Ally. Youth had a strong presence for all,” said Ambassador Ally. group most likely to be left behind at the reception and displayed The reception was followed by unless deliberate efforts are made an exhibition which showcased an outreach activity at Sebleni - to improve the quality of their lives. various development initiatives a residence for elderly persons.

Guest of honor, Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa Majaliwa (seated centre) with Heads and Representatives of UN Agencies in Tanzania. Photo | Aidan Riwa / RCO

UN Resident Coordinator and UN Zanzibar Sub-office staff celebrate the official signing of the programme document for the Zanzibar Joint Program. Photo | Edgar Kiliba/RCO

This newsletter is published by the UN Communication Group in Tanzania. To subscribe and provide any feedback, please contact us at: [email protected]. Website: http://tz.one.un.org Tel: (+255) 22-260-2884 11 The theme for this year’s UN Day Commemorations was ‘Youth Empowerment and Innovation for Achievement of the SDGs’. In addition to UN Staff, the Flag-Raising Cermony at Karimjee was attended by government officials, over 300 youth, development partners, civil society, the media and other stakeholders. Photo | Aidan Riwa/RCO

Heads and Representatives of UN Agencies in Tanzania await the arrival of the guest of honor. Photo | Aidan Riwa/RCO Government and UN Officials, the elderly and youth shared a meal at the end of the outreach which was part of UN Day celebrations in Zanzibar. Photo | Edgar Kiliba/RCO

Zanzibar Youth participating in outreach Sebleni which is the compound where the community of elderly persons reside. There are currently 31 residents on the compound. Photo | Edgar Kiliba/RCO

ILO Communication Officer, Mr. Magnus Minja, explains how the apprenticeship programme has managed to develop partnerships with hotels and provide apprentices from the National Tourism College in Arusha with practical training. Mr. Minja was speaking at Arusha hotel which is among the hotels participating in the programme. All Photos | Aidan Riwa /RCO In September, the United Nations fitting and masonry among others. team visited some of the farmers and the Tanzania Editors Forum The delegation also visited the at Ruvu Kajiungeni village who (TEF) conducted field visits, to Arusha branch of the Tanzania requested for more technical projects being implemented in Engineering and Manufacturing support and value addition in Arusha and Kilimanjaro by the Design Organization (TEMDO) horticulture produce for them to International Labour Organization which is an applied engineering meet the desired market standards. (ILO), the United Nations Industrial institution which develops and In Moshi town, the delegation Development Organization promotes process design, visited a project that is supported (UNIDO), the United Nations Capital products and commercialization by UNCTAD as well as other Development Fund (UNCDF), of technologies to suit local partners. UNCTAD has supported the United Nations Conference manufacturing conditions. the project with a total of $6,000. on Trade and Development TEMDO is an agency of the The project increases scope, scale (UNCTAD), and the United Nations Ministry of Industry, Trade and and sustainability of women-owned Development Programme (UNDP). Development and UNIDO’s support businesses in tourism supply The field visits were part of Zonal has allowed their engineers to chains in Tanzania especially Media Training for journalists that have greater flexibility, speed in the poorer and more remote has been conducted by the UN and and accuracy when designing areas of the country. So far, a TEF over the last several months. products for clients. UNIDO total of 60 women farmers have In Arusha, the delegation visited has also contributed equipment received entrepreneurship training an ILO Apprenticeship project that is used to create industrial and 58 farmers received training that has been supported by the machines for local manufactuers. on ‘Farming as a Business’. The government of Norway. The In Kilimanjaro, the delegation trainings assist them in making project is being implemented both visited a UNCDF-supported decisions on what to grow in the mainland and Zanzibar is project in Same district which is based on costs, sales, pricing, aimed at promoting access to being implemented by Beth Equal productivity and profitability. The quality training and employability Solution Company Limited (BECL) women farmers sell products for young women and men. To in collaboration with Same District such as banana, eggs, milk, date, more than 200 youth have Council. Through the collaboration, maize and various vegetables. benefitted from the programme. the partners implement contract The delegation also visited a The ILO is working with VETA and farming with about 200 farmers UNDP/Global Environmental other training partners to develop (70% being women) whereby Facilty (GEF) supported project and implement apprenticeship BECL provides capacity-building in Same district, Chome Nature programmes in other sectors on Good Agricultural Practices to Forest Reserve (CNFR). The including tour guide, carpentry government extension officers, reserve has a total area of 14,283 and joinery, plumbing and pipe who in turn train the farmers. The hectares and is surrounded by 27 Continues on Page 15 Special Report Continues TEF Northern Zonal Media Training

From Page14 villages. The project, which started at six targeted Nature Reserves, The field visits were followed by in 2014, is targetted at expanding the promotion of cultural and eco- a workshop in Moshi where more and strentherning the management tourism in the respective Nature than 36 journalists from Arusha, of the Tanzania Forest Reserve Reserves as well as it has gazzetted Manyara, Kilimanjaro and Tanga Network in response to threats to 8 Nature Reserves and the reduction regions were briefed on UN biodiversity. Among the project of poverty for the sorrounding activities in their respective regions impacts include the construction communities through involving them and on Development Journalism of ranger posts and head offices in income generating activities. in the context of the SDGs.

The head of the consultancy at Tanzania Engineering and Manufucturing Design Organisation,(TEMDO) Arusha, Mr. Alexander A. Komba elaborates to Editors and Journalist on how working with UNIDO has been beneficial to them. The UNIDO project on supporting industrialization and entrepreneurship has managed to support TEMDO with Machinery which has helped to boost quality product manufacturing and promote Entrepreneurship

Head of Consultancy at Tanzania Engineering and Manufacturing Design Organisation (TEMDO) Arusha, Mr. Alexander A. Komba showing some of the products that can now be produced by the entrepreneurs due to the support From UNIDO.

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Mr. Sostenes Rwamugirwa, a conservationist at Chome Nature Forest Reserve, explains how the UNDP project for Nature Forest Reserve Conservation has managed to improve tourism by providing communities with knowledge and education on the importance of conserving natural forests. Special Report III UN, Government ensures access to quality health services and community participation

(From left to right) The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Communication Analyst Mr. Bright Warren paid a courtesy call to Simiyu Regional Commissioner, Mr. Anthony Mtaka alongside Dr. Amir Batenga the UNFPA Project Coordinator. All Photos | Lissa Brown/ RCO

The final leg of Zonal Media Train- a visit to Byuna hospital where and various issues in the region. ing was conducted in Simiyu and they saw one of the new mater- The delegation lastly visited a Mwanza regions in mid-October. nal buildings. UNFPA’s support $40,000 United Nations Develop- The delegation first visited the includes construction and renova- ment Programme (UNDP) funded United Nations Population Fund tion of operation theatres, materni- project in Magu district, Mwan- (UNFPA) office in Bariadi District, ty (labour & delivery) wards, deep za region which promotes envi- Simiyu region, they got briefed water wells (bore holes & pump ronmental conservation of Lake on UNFPA projects in the region houses) and staff quarters. UNF- Victoria through support for fish including the “Nilinde Nikulinde” PA have also donated six supervi- farming. The primary objective of project that currently beings im- sion cars to 6 different hospitals. the “Tupendane project” is to con- plemented in Simiyu. UNFPA They also visited the Youth tribute to the conservation of Lake through the Korean Internation- Friendly Services (YFS) that are Victoria and its Basin through in- al Cooperation Agency (KOICA) responsible for providing family volvement and participation of have worked with the Govern- planning and reproductive health the local communities. Some ment of the United Republic of services and information to youth. achievements of the project in- Tanzania to implement the proj- They have trained 70 people who clude consolidated fish ponds ect with the aim of strengthen- will be responsible for provid- through installing solar powered ing the health systems in Simiyu. ing education and training to the electrical pumps, procurement of The overall objective of Nilinde youth across the region. UNF- fish feed processing machines, Nikulinde is to contribute to the re- PA has also constructed the first construction of an electric water duction of the maternal mortality blood bank at Simiyu Regional system that draws water from the rate in Simiyu. The delegation vis- Hospital. After visiting the various lake to the ponds and gardens ited several of 38 health centres projects, the delegation visited and construction of borehole. that have been renovated or con- the Simiyu Regional Commis- The final workshop of the Zon- structed from scratch by UNFPA sioner, Mr. Anthony Mtaka and al Media Training took place in through the project. This included they discussed UNFPA’s support Mwanza Continues on Page 19

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The United Nation Population Fund (UNFPA) Communication Analyst, Mr. Bright Warren explains to the villagers on United Nations Development Programme supported projects in Magu district, Mwanza Region. From page 17 Teacher Sigrid Charles Kadete in better learning outcomes for from Mwembetogwa B primary pupils. I would like to ask our and involved journalists from school, in Makambako, Njombe Local Government to continue Mwanza, Mara, Shinyanga and region emerged the overall winner organizing these competitions the host region. The Zonal Media for her innovations in transforming every year,’ said Teacher Sigrid. Training will be follow up by a meet- classrooms and application of dif- In additional, teachers were giving between Heads of UN Agen- ferent instructional 3Rs strategies. en space to demonstrate how cies and TEF to discuss the Edi- Before the award a thorough effective they are in facilitat- tor’s experience of UN projects as assessment of 3Rs teachers in ing teaching through innovative well as Journalism Awards for the those regions was conducted and ways and application of different journalists that have been trained. teachers were assessed on how instructional strategies includ- they have transformed their class- ing production and use of local Teachers and students award- rooms into stimulating learning teaching and learning materials. ed for excellence in Mbeya, environment and how they use At the same event 36 pupils from Songwe and Njombe regions. teaching and learning materials the regions participated in the To commemorate World Teach- in teaching 3Rs to improve learn- annual reading competition that er’s Day, UNICEF Tanzania ing outcome. The assessment started last year with the aim of supported Mbeya, Songwe and was conducted at the school and helping children master their skills Njombe regions to organize ward levels and winners compet- in reading, writing and arithme- teacher’s recognition award for ed at district level, regional level tic studies. Five students were Reading, Writing and Arithmetic and finally at the zonal level. All awarded for their skills in the cate- (3Rs) and reading competitions winners from ward, district and gories of reading, writing, drawing for STD I and II pupils. The event regional levels were recognized and arithmetic. The initiative has was held in mid-October in Run- and awarded at the climax event. played a key role in motivating gwe district and was officiated by ‘These competitions are very im- children’s learning and provides Rungwe District Commissioner portant because they motivate opportunity for them to demon- Hon. Julius Chalia on behalf of the teachers to be creative in devel- strate their creativity and inno- Mbeya Regional Commissioner. oping and using teaching and vations around 3Rs component. 15 teachers from the three re- learning materials which results gions competed for the award and

The Delegation visited one of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) supported fish projects’ in Magu district Mwanza Region.

Students from Mugunzu Secondary School take a group photo after the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) awareness raising in Kakonko DC.Photo | Msafiri Manongi/RCO

The Kigoma Joint Programme efforts are also being made on faced with several challenges (KJP) is an area-based UN joint outreach that seeks to help com- which include a shortage in the programme that cuts across mul- munities, especially youth and supply of clean water, limited fa- tiple sectors to improve develop- students, to become familiar with cilities for the disabled, limited ac- ment and human security in Kigo- the SDGs and how they can con- cess to clean and safe toilets and ma. The programme involves 16 tribute to their implementation. access to electricity. As most of different The 16 participating UN The UN has been conducting the schools currently have limited agencies working together across SDGs outreach in select sec- extra-curricular activities, the UN 6 themes which are sustainable ondary schools in the districts of is working with District Education energy and environment; youth Kakonko, Kibondo, and Kasulu Officers in the three districts to ex- and women’s economic empow- where the KJP is being imple- plore the possibilities of establish- erment; violence against women mented. After the launch of the ing the UN Clubs at the schools and children; education with a fo- Sustainable Development Goals in 2019. In the UN Clubs, working cus on girls and adolescent girls; (SDGs) in 2015 there was a need with the school teachers respon- WASH (Water, Sanitation and Hy- for increased awareness and sible for extra curricula activities, giene) and agriculture with a fo- knowledge sharing among all the will assist them with starting or im- cus on developing local markets. stakeholders at different levels in- proving the clubs in schools to en- While the major focus on the pro- cluding local communities. sure that the activities are linked. gramme is on these six themes, Most of the schools visited are ILO Employment Intensive Investment Programme (EIIP) beneficiaries urge LGAs to promote Labour Based Technology (LBT)

Participants at the SIYB/LBT, ToT workshop in Dodoma during practical training on road construction using Labour Based Technology (LBT). The International Labour Orga- gy as it’s one way to create de- Protection and Jobs Programme nization (ILO) in collaboration cent employment for vulnerable 2017/21 (IGSPJ targeted at en- with the Prime Minister’s Of- groups especially youth, wom- suring that inclusive and transpar- fice – Labour, Youth Employ- en and people with disability…” ent pro-employment investment ment and people with Disability, he said Eng. Richard Kansim- strategies are mainstreamed in Tanzania, organized a training ba from ATTI-Mbeya, one of the national employment policies and of trainers (ToT) workshop for lead instructors at the training. procurement systems, at nation- about 40 project partners from According to Mr. Dampu Ndenza- al and local levels, are reformed in Dodoma in early September. ko, ILO National Programme Co- and adopted to increase the par- Participants were drawn from the ordinator (Social Protection and ticipation of small scale enter- five districts in Dodoma region, Employment Intensive Investment prises and local communities. relevant Ministries, partner orga- Programme -EIIP), as a follow up nizations and Technical and Voca- to the above training, community Social protection is one among tional Education Training (TVET) groups will be formed and regis- three key components under the institutions. Among the areas tered at district level and with the Inclusive Growth thematic area covered during the training in- Contractors Registration Board of the UNDAPII with the targeted cluded – introduction to ‘Start and (CRB) to participate in roads outcome: Increased coverage of Improve your Business’ packages maintenance and rehabilitation. comprehensive and integrated and enterprises development, in- ”…it is the trainers’ task now to train social protection for all, espe- troduction to Labour Based Tech- and support the special commu- cially the poor and vulnerable. nology, registration of contracting nity groups to participate in road UNDAP II supports the GoT to firms, road condition survey for rehabilitation and maintenance invest in social protection, at the effective planning, road reha- for income generation…This policy, procedural and program- bilitation and design standards. will contribute to improved liveli- matic level in accordance with “ Tanzania has made many hoods, hence contribute to pov- the NSPF so as to ensure that strides in the LBT through sup- erty reduction within their respec- 50% of total households living be- port from the ILO and other stake- tive districts…” Dampu added. low the basic needs poverty line holders…we call upon the LGAs Tanzania is implementing the EIIP benefit from social assistance. at regional and districts level to component of the Irish Aid/ILO pro- continue promoting the technolo- gramme Inclusive Growth, Social

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Hon Ummy Ally Walimu (MP), Min of Health, Community Development, Gender, Elderly and Children, of the United Republic of Tanzania on the occasion of the high level conference on Health. The conference was held in Beijing on 15 August 2018

In early September, the Govern- sential to achieving universal health Cooperation 2018 Beijing initiative, ment of the United Republic of care. The forum serves a platform which focuses on building a strong Tanzania participated in the 2018 to promote access to local produc- public health surveillance and re- Forum on China-Africa Coopera- tion of medicine as well access to sponse system in Africa and sup- tion Summit in Beijing, China. One healthcare services. This will go porting the response to public health of the key themes that the Forum towards attaining the vision of uni- emergencies. The plan also includes dealt included Health and the Tan- versal healthcare and ending AIDS a special focus on strengthening zania Delegation for the high-level as a public health threat by 2030. cooperation on HIV prevention – Health Forum was headed by the The Forum also promotes exist- particularly among young people. Minister of Health, Community De- ing South-South Cooperation, as As a follow up to the forum, UN- velopment, Gender, Elderly and an entry point to helping develop- AIDS, and in collaboration with Children, Hon. Ummy Mwalimu. ing countries sharing experienc- other stakeholders, will ensure In her remarks, Ms. Mwalimu focused es in various sectors and to attain that the national AIDS response is on, among other things, strengthen- the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable sustainable at all levels with par- ing collaboration between Tanza- Development, including Goals ticular focus on the forum decla- nia and China on sustainability in 3: Good Health and Well-being. ration and achieving the goals of health, including the local production One of the key outcomes of the the Ministry of Health and Goal 3 of medicines in Africa, strengthen- Health Care Forum was that the toward ending AIDS and in con- ing health systems and developing participants signed a six-point doc- nection with Universal Healthcare. public health worker capacity as es- ument, The China–Africa Health PA Session on Diplomacy, Protocol and Etiquette

The UN Resident Coordinator Mr.Alvaro Rodriguez, giving his remarks at a group of UN Senior Person- al Assistants and Development Partners at the PA Amb. Charles Sanga, Facilitating the PA session on Session on Diplomacy, Protocol and Etiquette helg Diplomacy, Protocol and Entiquette at Serena Hotel. *All Photo | Aidan Riwa/ RCO

Some of the UN Executive Associates,and Person- Ambassador Sanga with some of the PAs al Assistants during the session

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December 4 – International Volunteer Day H.E. Kassim Majaliwa Majaliwa The Prime Minister of The United Republic of Tanzania December 10 – Human Rights Day December 18 – International Migrants Day

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