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European Parliament Delegation Visits Tanzania on fact-finding mission

Led by Committee chair Barry Andrews, the delegation will visit projects focused on water and sanitation, economic development and port infrastructure, gender equality, education, and sustainable fishing practices

A delegation of seven Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) from the Committee on Development will visit Tanzania from 24-26 February. The visit aims to assess the impact of European Union (EU) investments in Tanzania and the effectiveness of the Global Gateway initiative, which supports infrastructure and development projects worldwide.…

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European Union (EU) Awards TZS 17.8 Billion in Grants to Strengthen Civil Society in Tanzania

The European Union (EU) has committed TZS 17.8 billion (€6.5 million) to empower Tanzanian civil society, focusing on key areas such as good governance, media freedom, youth empowerment, and public financial accountability

The European Union (EU) has committed TZS 17.8 billion (€6.5 million) to empower Tanzanian civil society, focusing on key areas such as good governance, media freedom, youth empowerment, and public financial accountability. This investment, funded through the Civil Society Thematic Programme and the Finance for Growth Action, aims to foster…

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University Students Shine in European Union (EU) Debate Contest, Top Three Winners to Visit Poland

The Youth Debate Contest, the first of its kind organized by the European Union for university students under 25, was attended by representatives from, secondary and university students, civil society, academia, media and the private sector

Three Tanzanian university students have been named winners of the European Union (EU) Youth Debate Contest, earning a fully sponsored trip to Poland, courtesy of the Embassy of Poland in Tanzania. Careen Ndika from the University of Dar es Salaam emerged as the overall best speaker, while Diana Shabani from…

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European Union Special Representative for the Great Lakes Region, Johan Borgstam, makes first official visit to Tanzania

EU Ambassador to Tanzania H.E. Christine Grau highlighted the enduring partnership between the European Union and Tanzania

As part of ongoing regional engagements, European Union Special Representative, Borgstam will hold high-level discussions with the Minister of Defence, H.E. Stergomena Lawrence Tax, and the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, H.E. Cosato David Chumi, as well as prominent members of the diplomatic community, academia, and civil society representatives in…

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Tanzania: European Union Signs Key Agreements to Drive Sustainable Development in Zanzibar

The agreements include enhanced funding for the Bahari Yetu (“Our Ocean”) Project, which is part of the EU’s Team Europe Initiative for the Blue Economy, and a renewed commitment to the Gender Transformative Action Programme in Zanzibar

The European Union (EU) has further strengthened its partnership with Zanzibar by signing two significant agreements aimed at promoting sustainable development, marine conservation, and gender equality. The agreements were signed in the presence of Zanzibar’s Minister for Community Development, Gender, Elderly and Children, Rita Laranjinha, Managing Director for Africa at…

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More Financing for Startups as FUNGUO pushes its commitments to over TZS 5 billion and partners for the first time with iMBEJU

The European Union-funded FUNGUO program, in partnership with CRDB Bank’s iMBEJU initiative, proudly unveiled the third cohort of 18 promising startups and innovative SMEs, marking another milestone in supporting Tanzanian entrepreneurship

FUNGUO, in partnership with CRDB Bank’s iMBEJU initiative, proudly unveiled the third cohort of 18 promising startups and innovative SMEs, marking another milestone in supporting Tanzanian entrepreneurship. This cohort emerges from a highly competitive process following the third Call for Funding Applications, launched in September 2024, which resulted in more…

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European Union-Tanzania Blue Economy Partnership Deepens with Upcoming Visit by Director General

The Director General will participate in the 8th Meeting of Ministers Responsible for Oceans, Inland Waters, and Fisheries of the Organization of African, Caribbean, and Pacific States (OACPS), which will take place on September 11 in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Ms. Charlina Vitcheva, Director General of the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries, will visit Tanzania from September 9 to 11, 2024. The Director General will participate in the 8th Meeting of Ministers Responsible for Oceans, Inland Waters, and Fisheries of the Organization of African, Caribbean, and Pacific…

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European Union Showcases Private Sector Finance Opportunities, Signs Grant for Tanzanian Micro-Enterprises

The European Union (EU) recently conducted a highly productive information session titled “Grow with the European Union Finance,” aimed at empowering Tanzanian businesses

The European Union (EU) held an information session titled “Grow with the European Union Finance” in Tanzania, focusing on financial opportunities for local businesses under the Global Gateway strategy. This session built on discussions from the Tanzania-EU Business Forum in February 2023, which highlighted the need for improved access to…

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The European Union Brings Relief to Populations Affected by Flooding and Landslides in Tanzania

This new EU funding will support the Tanzania Red Cross Society in delivering urgently needed assistance, to scale up lifesaving and emergency relief to the most vulnerable

Following heavy rains associated with the El Niño phenomenon, which resulted in massive flooding and landslides in Tanzania, the European Union is providing TZS 276,974,500 (€100,000) in emergency humanitarian funding to assist the most affected households. The flooding and landslides have claimed many lives and destroyed thousands of homes. This…

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European Union (EU) Allocates €100,000 Humanitarian Aid Package for Tanzania's Landslide and Flood Victims

The funds will be used to support the Tanzania Red Cross Society in delivering emergency relief and recovery assistance to 44,000 households in the most affected regions of Manyara, Dar es Salaam, Kigoma, Kagera, Geita and Unguja

The European Union has announced a humanitarian aid package of €100,000 to help the people affected by the recent landslides and floods triggered by heavy rains in Mount Hanang and other parts of Tanzania. The funds will be used to support the Tanzania Red Cross Society in delivering emergency relief…

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