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Tanga waste pickers
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From Trash to Triumph: Tanga City's Waste Pickers Leading a Green Revolution

Tanzania's Tanga City is undergoing a remarkable green revolution through the 'Waste Banks' project led by the Taka Ni Ajira Foundation and the UNDP Accelerator Lab. This initiative is transforming waste management, promoting a circular economy, and empowering marginalised waste pickers

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Combat poaching and safeguard wildlife strategies
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Tanzania Launches National Strategies to Combat Poaching and Safeguard Wildlife

Tanzania has taken a momentous stride in safeguarding its invaluable wildlife resources with the official launch of the National Anti-Poaching and Wildlife Management Area Strategies.

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SUKUK Bonds
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Unlocking Sustainable Finance: UNDP's Support for Zanzibar's Sovereign SUKUK Bond

UNDP and RGoZ are joining forces to explore alternative financing avenues for the realization of Zanzibar's development plans. As part of this endeavour, the RGoZ has sought the UNDP's support in issuing a Sovereign SUKUK Bond, a prominent Islamic finance instrument.

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Biodiversity Finance Plan (BFP): 2022 - 2026
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Zanzibar’s Biodiversity Finance Plan: A Crucial step towards Sustainable Development and Conservation

Zanzibar is a remarkable destination renowned for its stunning marine, coastal, mangrove, and terrestrial ecosystems. This tropical paradise is home to diverse and vibrant biodiversity, supporting socio-economic activities such as fisheries, seaweed farming, and tourism

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Inclusive Insurance course
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Transforming the Insurance Landscape in Tanzania:

UNDP’s Insurance and Risk Financing Facility (IRFF) and ILO ‘s Impact Insurance Facility, in collaboration with the ACISP, have launched a ground-breaking programme to transform Tanzania's insurance market: ‘International Certification in Inclusive Insurance’.

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Tanzania meteorological services
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National Gap Analysis Workshop: Tanzania's Drive to Enhance Meteorological Services

Dodoma region recently hosted a significant event, the National Gap Analysis Workshop, where meteorological experts and stakeholders gathered to fortify meteorological services at local, regional, and global levels.

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Namayana Maasai Group
Feature article
Namayana Maasai Women's Group: A Story of Empowerment and Resilience

Discover the inspiring story of Namayana, a group of Maasai women who have joined forces to create a better future for themselves and their families.

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UNDP facilitates inaugural SDG impact standards training for enterprises with GSIV finalists

UNDP, through its Africa Sustainable Finance Hub (ASFH) and UNDP Tanzania Country Office, conducted the first SDG Impact Standards Training for Enterprises as part of the Tanzania Growth Stage Impact Venture (GSIV)

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Empowering Women in the Agricultural Sector
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Bridging the gender gap: Empowering Women in the Agricultural Sector

UNDP collaborated with the University of Dodoma to produce a working paper on empowering women in the agriculture sector

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Innovation tech forum
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Embracing Innovation in Policymaking: Insights from the 5th Innovation and Tech Forum in Tanzania

UNDP's FUNGUO Innovation Programme, which is funded by the European Union and in collaboration with the ICT Commission, Media Convergency, and the Commission for Science and Technology (COSTECH), hosted the 5th Innovation and Tech Forum in Tanzania.

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UNDP and Stanbic partnership
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UNDP and Stanbic Bank sign MOU to enhance access to capital for startups and MSMEs in Tanzania

UNDP Resident Representative Christine Musisi (left) and Stanbic Bank Tanzania Chief Executive Kevin Wingfield (right) at the signing ceremony of the MOU.

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UNDP and CRDB Foundation partnership
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Partnerships to bridge financing gap for youth and women innovators in Tanzania

A recent meeting between UNDP and CRDB Foundation, a Tanzanian philanthropic organisation, focused on improving opportunities and livelihoods for women and youth in Tanzania's innovation ecosystem

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UNDP Tanzania and Vodacom Tanzania Foundation Partersnhip
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UNDP and Vodacom Tanzania Foundation to team up to promote Sustainable Development

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Vodacom Tanzania Foundation are partnering to tackle development challenges in Tanzania.

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UNDP MNRT IWT gender mainstreaming
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Breaking the Gender Barrier: UNDP Tanzania Prioritises Gender Equality in Wildlife Conservation and Tourism

UNDP Tanzania recently held a Gender Mainstreaming Workshop to promote gender equality and women's empowerment in wildlife conservation and tourism.

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Former Prime Minister awarding WIMA2023
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Empowering women in management: Harnessing digital and innovation for gender equality

UNDP supported the 2023 Women in Management summit and award to recognise and honor women in management whose achievements, mentorship and contributions align with the mission of advancing women in their fields of work.

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UNDP Investment Guide launch
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Unlocking Zanzibar's Potential: UNDP and Partners Launch Investment Guide for Sustainable Development and Economic Growth

The Zanzibar Investment Guide is a significant step towards promoting inclusive and resilient economic growth in Zanzibar. It provides an opportunity for businesses, investors, and policymakers to align their activities with the SDGs and promote sustainable development.

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Waga WMA anti poaching project
Success Story
Waga Wildlife Management Area: A Conservation Success Story

The Wildlife and Environmental Conservation Communities are reaping the benefits of joint efforts to preserve Tanzania's Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs).

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About Tanzania

61.7

Million

Mainland: 59.8m | Zanzibar: 1.9m (Population 2022 Census)

4.2

percent

inflation rate (2022, Census)

66

years

is the life expectancy at birth (2022 Census)