Moving beyond the glass ceiling: Enabling women to take up political leadership positions
By Sandra Grindgärds The discussion about women in politics and public leadership positions is not new. In 1979, the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) was adopted (and signed by Tanzania). In the convention, the basic principle of equality between men and women, and how to ensure women’s access […]
Why a comprehensive approach is needed in the management of the oil and gas economy
By Dennis Rweyemamu Tanzania’s natural wealth has increased with the discovery of large deposits of deep-water off-shore natural gas. The Government is determined that these resources should generate the best possible returns for the country and build the foundation for sustainable socio-economic transformation, as well as broad-based growth and development. However, the transformation of resource […]
More investment needed to support Tz plantation forestry sector
The Minister of Natural Resources and Tourism, Prof. Jumanne Maghembe has called upon local and international investors to invest more into the Tanzania plantation forestry sector, noting that thousands of hectors of land are yet to be harnessed for forest plantation. Minister Maghembe made these remarks during the opening of a two-day Tanzania Plantation Investment […]
Hydrocarbon Resources in Tanzania: Realities of the Boom and Managing Expectations
By Dennis Rweyemamu Tanzania’s natural wealth has increased with the discovery of large deposits of deep-water off-shore natural gas. These discoveries have generated considerable expectations, even though commercial operations have not started. But what is the magnitude and timing of the economic impact of the “boom”? How many jobs will be created? What is the […]
Part II: A port city in the new Maritime Silk Road: The Case of Bagamoyo
By Frannie A. Léautier, Michael Schaefer, and Wei Shen This article reflects the discussions at the 5th BMW Foundation Global Table on the opportunities that China’s New Maritime Silk Road initiative holds for East Africa. The arguments build on the 4th BMW Foundation Global Table in Poland, which focused on the Silk Road Economic Belt […]
Part I: China’s new Maritime Silk Road: An opportunity for the revival of Africa?
By Frannie A. Léautier , Michael Schaefer, and Wei Shen This article reflects the discussions at the 5th BMW Foundation Global Table on the opportunities that China’s New Maritime Silk Road initiative holds for East Africa. The arguments build on the 4th BMW Foundation Global Table in Poland, which focused on the Silk Road Economic […]
Tanzania Endorses and Fully Commits to SDGs
The Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) have officially expired this year and a new era in development with a new set of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) was launched in New York from 25 – 27 September at the ‘United Nations summit for the adoption of the post-2015 development agenda’. The SDGs represent a change in thinking […]
Mastering the Art of Public Speaking
Being able to effectively speak in public is essential for any current or aspiring leader, yet it is still daunting for nearly anyone. Based on UONGOZI Institute’s leadership programme ‘Mastering the Art of Public Speaking’, here are five quick tips for improving your skills: It might seem obvious, but if you know in advance that you […]