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Zawya
6 days ago
- Health
- Zawya
Turkish Doctors Bring Hope to Patients in Tanzania
With the support of Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA), a healthcare initiative was carried out in Dodoma, the capital of Tanzania, offering free medical examinations, treatments, and medications to the local population. Held from June 29 to July 10, 2025, the comprehensive health campaign was organized in collaboration with TİKA and Yeryüzü Doktorları Association. In collaboration with TİKA and Yeryüzü Doktorları, a healthcare initiative was launched to provide medical examinations, treatment, and medications to the local population. The initiative provided vital medical services to residents of the region, prioritizing women, children, and individuals with chronic illnesses. In addition to general health check-ups, specialized care was offered in fields such as pediatrics, women's health, ophthalmology, and dentistry. The health initiative, supported by TİKA and carried out in cooperation with local health units, also featured short-term training seminars for local healthcare professionals, contributing to the long-term sustainability of medical services in the region. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA).
National Post
21-07-2025
- Business
- National Post
FINCA Canada Partners with Government of Canada to Support Youth Employment in East Africa
Article content DODOMA, Tanzania — Today, the Secretary of State for International Development, the Honourable Randeep Sarai, visited Dodoma, Tanzania, to announce a new five million dollar, five-year partnership between the Government of Canada and FINCA Canada. The initiative aims to expand economic opportunities for youth – those aged 30 and under – in East Africa through financial inclusion and entrepreneurship. Article content The project, 'Increasing Economic Opportunities for Youth in Uganda and Tanzania', is focused on strengthening the socio-economic inclusion of young people, especially marginalized and vulnerable young women. By refining skills, enhancing financial inclusion and improving employability, the project aims to support long-term economic growth and reduce poverty in the region. Article content 'Canada has proudly partnered with FINCA Canada for more than eight years. Now, we are working together to support marginalized youth in Uganda and Tanzania,' said Hon. Randeep Sarai, Secretary of State for International Development of Canada. 'Through technical and vocational education and training, and skills development, young people, especially young women, will be empowered with competencies that meet current market demands. They will be better equipped to secure jobs, advance their careers, and expand, or start new businesses. Inclusive opportunities will lead to a brighter future for all.' Article content Youth socio-economic inclusion is vital for East Africa's sustainable development and economic growth, especially as youth comprise over 70 per cent of the population in Uganda and Tanzania, with median ages of 16 and 19, respectively. Despite their numbers, youth unemployment remains high, 17 per cent in Uganda and 11 per cent in Tanzania, far above national averages, and young women face unemployment rates 50 per cent higher than their male counterparts. Article content The project aims to support youth through vocational training, entrepreneurship and employment programs. To ensure its success and sustainability, FINCA Canada will partner with local organizations and businesses in Tanzania and Uganda. These partners will provide job skills training to help young people secure employment. Article content Through the Business Partnership Program, FINCA Canada will offer business skills development, mentorship, and connect youth with successful businesses in their communities. The project will also provide financial education, financial services and capital to young entrepreneurs to help them start or grow their businesses. Article content 'Young entrepreneurs in Africa have the ideas, determination, and ability to achieve great things when given the opportunity,' said Drew Boshell, Executive Director, FINCA Canada. ' Through this project, FINCA Canada is committed to helping young people achieve their goals and break the cycle of poverty by allowing them to access the financial skills and services they need to secure a sustainable future.' Article content Over the next five years, FINCA Canada and the Government of Canada expect to support more than 40,000 youth in Tanzania and Uganda, particularly young women and girls with vocational training, financial literacy training, business placements, and mentorship opportunities. By enabling participants to access financial products and services, either to launch new businesses or expand existing ones, the project is expected to create approximately 20,000 new jobs. Article content FINCA Canada is a member of the FINCA network, a global organization committed to creating pathways out of poverty through sustainable, scalable solutions rooted in the needs of the people it serves. Operating in some of the world's most challenging markets, FINCA provides financial and non-financial tools to help individuals and communities build resilience, generate income and invest in their children's education. FINCA's work is driven by the belief that all people should have the opportunity to leverage their wisdom, talent, and effort to determine their own destiny. FINCA aims to reach at least 40 million people by 2028 with proven solutions that spark lasting impact. Article content Article content Article content Media Contact: Article content Article content Emily Ellis Article content Article content Article content
Zawya
21-07-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Tanzania's Vision 2050 targets $1trln GDP growth
President Samia Suluhu Hassan has launched Tanzania's development blueprint, Vision 2050, targeting to achieve upper middle-income status by harnessing land, natural resources, demographic dividend and technology. Manufacturing, digital economy, climate adaptation and youth empowerment sit at the core of the plan, and the East African nation expects to become a regional industrial hub, with a strong and competitive economy, in the next 25 years. Implementation is set to start on July 1, 2026. Tanzania aims to use the plan to grow GDP from $85.98 billion in 2025 to $1 trillion by 2050. President Samia while launching the blueprint in the capital Dodoma, said the plan is expected to equip about 70 percent of Tanzanian citizens with digital skills with over 80 percent of government services delivered online. Other key economic sectors for development envisaged for implementation are political cohesion that would promote peace, unity, and strict leadership codes to drive an inclusive economy.'We are laying the foundation stone for the future of our people since Tanzania is rich in land and natural resources. Let us go and implement this vision in action, not just in words,' President Samia said. She then directed the Law Reform Commission, in collaboration with the Attorney-General's Office, to begin drafting legal reform proposals that will facilitate effective implementation of the Vision 2050. Planning and Investment minister, Prof Kitila Mkumbo, said the GDP per capita is expected to rise from the current $1,200 to $7,000 in the next 25 years. Officials target to raise the life expectancy for Tanzanians from the current 68 years to 75 years. Drafting of Vision 2050 began in April 2023, with a review this year. Vision 2025 focused mostly on infrastructure development. Tanzania's population is expected to double from 61 million to about 140 million by 2050, with over half of the population living in urban areas. At the launch, private sector representative industrialist Rostam Aziz criticised the government for seeking foreign firms to execute its strategic, big-ticket projects. Mr Aziz noted that large amounts of money had been paid out to foreign firms, mostly Chinese, to implement projects and pushed for local contractors to get some of those jobs to help empower the local population.'Tanzania excels in drafting plans, but we must fix our implementation. Let's support Tanzanian businesses, especially in access to capital,' he said. He further proposed the establishment of a $100 million annual Talent Development Fund to sponsor 1,000 Tanzanian youth in critical fields, including Artificial Intelligence (AI), data science and engineering. © Copyright 2022 Nation Media Group. All Rights Reserved. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Zawya
19-06-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Tanzania celebrates and honors Akinwumi Adesina's impactful legacy as President of the African Development Bank
The Government of the United Republic of Tanzania, on 14 June, has honored the President of the African Development Bank Group ( Dr Akinwumi Adesina describing him as 'a visionary leader, a tireless son of Africa who has dedicated his life to transform the narrative of the continent.' President Samia Suluhu Hassan praised Adesina's vital role in the development of her country's economy, singling out large-scale infrastructure projects financed by the Bank. During a two-day visit to Tanzania that began on Friday, Bank president Dr Akinwumi Adesina was invited on a tour of some of the Bank-financed infrastructure projects that are transforming Tanzania's economy and strengthening its regional and international roles. This includes a new international airport and a major highway that encircles the administrative capital of Dodoma. The Tanzanian leader highlighted projects in other sectors, such as agriculture and energy, that are financed by the Bank. 'This is in addition to the construction of a modern Standard Gauge Railway line that will link Tanzania to Burundi and the Democratic Republic of Congo,' said President Suluhu Hassan. The African Development Bank Group has invested $9 billion in Tanzania since it started its operations in the country in 1971. Total financial support over the last 10 years under Adesina's leadership stands at $4.73 billion, equivalent to 53% of the Bank's lending to Tanzania over the past 54 years. 'On behalf of the people of Tanzania, I express our gratitude to the African Development Bank for being a dependable partner of our country's development journey,' the Tanzanian President said. Referencing the Bank's transformative impact, Tanzania's President Samia Suluhu Hassan told Adesina, 'Your visionary leadership has brought significant socio-economic change to Tanzania and across Africa.' To cheers from the crowd President Suluhu Hassan announced, 'I have accepted a recommendation by the Ministry of Works to rename the Dodoma Outer Ring Road as the Dr Akinwumi Adesina Road.' Adesina, accompanied by his wife, Grace Yemisi Adesina, was visibly moved to tears. The newly named 112-kilometer dual carriageway is a strategic link in the Cape to Cairo continental corridor. It will decongest Tanzania's fast-growing administrative capital and enhance regional connectivity. The Bank provided $138 million in funding for the project, with an additional $42 million from the Africa Growing Together Fund and $34.69 million from the Government of Tanzania. Earlier, Adesina surprised the crowd when he delivered a lengthy portion of his speech in Kiswahili, the national language of Tanzania, which is widely spoken in East and Central Africa. After recognizing all dignitaries in Kiswahili, he went on to thank President Suluhu Hassan for the warm and generous hospitality accorded to him, first in the City of Peace, Dar es Salaam, and in the attractive city of Dodoma. 'Mheshimiwa Rais Samia Suluhu Hassan, ningependa kukushukuru kwa mapokezi yako ya upendo na ukarimu tuliopewa jana katika jiji la amani, Dar es Salaam na hapa pia katika jiji lenye mvuto la Dodoma. Nimefurahi sana kuwa hapa Dodoma,' Adesina said as the crowd cheered him on. Earlier, on Friday 13 June, Adesina was awarded a Doctor of Science Honorary Degree (Honoris Causa) from the prestigious University of Dar es Salaam. The citation highlighted Adesina's leadership and 'lifelong dedication to public service, evidence-based policymaking, and pan-African progress.' It read further: 'Dr Adesina exemplifies the rare blend of academic brilliance, visionary leadership, and practical impact that honorary doctorates are meant to recognize. His emphasis on inclusive growth, innovation, and economic resilience makes him a beacon of integrity, excellence, and servant leadership.' The honorary degree was bestowed on Adesina by the Chancellor of the University and former President Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete, who said, 'I would like to tell Tanzanians, the African Development Bank has been a major anchor of Tanzania's development sector. When it comes to infrastructure, no institution comes close to the African Development Bank.' Addressing the graduating class, Adesina spoke of his humble beginnings, emphasizing resilience, character, and unity. 'Success cannot be achieved alone,' he said, inviting the students to rise, link hands, and repeat together: 'Together, we will succeed and make a difference.' In his congratulatory remarks, Finance Minister Mwigulu Nchemba said, 'Tanzania is proud to stand among the nations celebrating this remarkable journey and enduring legacy.' From Dar es Salaam, Adesina, accompanied by former President Kikwete and Finance Minister Nchemba, took the Standard Gauge Railway train for the three-hour, 450-kilometre journey to Dodoma. The African Development Bank Group has established a syndication strategy to mobilize $1.2 billion in conjunction with Deutsche Bank, Société Générale, and other partners for the 651-kilometre extension of the electrified Standard Gauge Railway that will connect Tanzania to Burundi and the Democratic Republic of Congo. The project financing, signed during the 2024 Africa Investment Forum Market Days and includes more than $85 million from the Bank's concessional financing window, the African Development Fund, a mix of Partial Credit Guarantees totaling $994.3 million across some sections of the railway, complemented by $247 million from the Government of Tanzania in counterpart financing. Initial disbursement from the African Development Fund and partner, the OPEC Fund, is expected by July 2025. Adesina said, 'This railway line is a cornerstone of East Africa's regional integration vision, aimed at delivering a modern, cost-effective, and high-capacity transport system anchored on the port of Dar es Salaam and linking landlocked nations.' 'Our shift from traditional road systems to integrated transport solutions is helping position Tanzania as a key logistics and trade hub in the region,' he added. Accompanied by Adesina, President Suluhu Hassan travelled across more than 30 kilometers of the Dodoma Outer Ring Road, stopping along the way at the Bank-funded Msalato International Airport which is expected to be completed by the end of 2026. The state-of-the-art airport features a 3.6-kilometre landing strip—one of the longest in East Africa, with a capacity to accommodate Airbus A380 aircraft. The African Development Bank has provided over $198 million to finance the Msalato International Airport project with $23 million coming from the African Development Fund and $50 million from the African Grow Together Fund. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of African Development Bank Group (AfDB). About the African Development Bank Group: The African Development Bank Group is Africa's premier development finance institution. It comprises three distinct entities: the African Development Bank (AfDB), the African Development Fund (ADF) and the Nigeria Trust Fund (NTF). On the ground in 41 African countries with an external office in Japan, the Bank contributes to the economic development and the social progress of its 54 regional member states. For more information:
