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Delegation of the European Union to the United Republic of Tanzania and the East African Community
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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…

Delegation of the European Union to the United Republic of Tanzania and the East African Community
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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…

Delegation of the European Union to the United Republic of Tanzania and the East African Community
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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…

Delegation of the European Union to the United Republic of Tanzania and the East African Community
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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…

Delegation of the European Union to the United Republic of Tanzania and the East African Community
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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…

Delegation of the European Union to the United Republic of Tanzania and the East African Community
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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…

Delegation of the European Union to the United Republic of Tanzania and the East African Community
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#TeamEurope partners with Zanzibar International Film Festival (ZIFF) to elevate European film culture in Tanzania

Starting from November 3, 2023, award-winning films from ZIFF and select European movies will be screened in Dar es Salaam, Bagamoyo, and Morogoro

Starting from November 3, 2023, award-winning films from ZIFF and select European movies will be screened in Dar es Salaam, Bagamoyo, and Morogoro. These screenings will take place in several universities, where students will participate in post-viewing discussions about the films and their filmmaking techniques. The Delegation of the European…

Delegation of the European Union to the United Republic of Tanzania and the East African Community
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European Union (EU), Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Mark Symbolic Handover of Essential Equipment for Strengthening Plant Health Services in Tanzania

This collaborative effort aims to fortify Tanzania's capacity to protect plant health, thereby enhancing food safety standards and promoting agricultural sustainability

The FAO, EU, and Tanzanian government held a ceremony to hand over essential equipment to the Tanzania Plant Health and Pesticide Authority. The equipment will help TPHPA to better protect Tanzania's crops and ensure safe food for all Tanzanians as part of the Strengthening Plant Health Services in Tanzania for Enhanced…

Delegation of the European Union to the United Republic of Tanzania and the East African Community
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The East African Community (EAC) - European Union (EU) develop joint roadmap to foster digital transformation in East Africa

Both sides committed and agreed to foster a human-centric digital transformation in East Africa to utilize digital technologies and innovations for regional integration

The East African Community (EAC) and the European Union (EU) have today kicked off the 1st EU-EAC Regional Conference on Digital Transformation in the East African Community, in Arusha, Tanzania. Both sides committed and agreed to foster a human-centric digital transformation in East Africa to utilize digital technologies and innovations…

Delegation of the European Union to the United Republic of Tanzania and the East African Community
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New European Union (EU) Ambassador to Tanzania, Ms. Christine Grau, presents Credentials to President Samia Suluhu Hassan

Ambassador Grau expressed her deep appreciation for the warm welcome she has received in Tanzania

Ms. Christine Grau, the new European Union (EU) Ambassador to Tanzania, officially assumed her role by presenting her credentials to Her Excellency Samia Suluhu Hassan, President of the United Republic of Tanzania at the State House in Dar es Salaam yesterday. During the occasion, Ambassador Grau expressed her deep appreciation…