Five ministry of Finance employees off to the UK for further studies
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The first batch of the employees from the Ministry of Finance was sent off on Friday.
Dar es Salaam. The Ministry of Finance and Planning in partnership with the UK Government’s International Development(UKaid) have launched a scholarship scheme that will see five Tanzanian civil servants pursue postgraduate studies in public finance and economic related studies in the UK.
The first batch of the employees from the Ministry of Finance was sent off on Friday. They include Herieth Lubingawho is going to pursue MSc Degree in International Economics at the University of Birmingham, Peter Kalugwisha(MSc in Project Planning and International Trade)and John Kabiti (MSc Degree in Economics and Finance for Development) are going to the University of Bradford to study.
Others include Gloria Mdudawho is going to the University of Coventry to pursue aMSc Degree in Economic Policy and International Trade, and Susan Mbayuwayuwho is going to pursue an LLMDegree in International Corporate and Financial Law in the University of Wolverhampton.
Speaking at the event the Finance Minister Philip Mpango said the aim of the scholarship is to build a skilled cadre in order to address the increasing complexity in economic and fiscal policy and public financial management.
"We are committed to transform the economy and in achieving this the country requires articulate reorganization as well as smart policies," he said.
He noted that the UKaid has provided grant of Sh3.6 billion for the scholarship.
DFID head of office, Beth Arthy said the scholarship is a milestone between the two countries.
