ANALYSIS: Celebrating Nordic countries’ bilateral ties with Tanzania

For Nordic countries, equality means equal opportunities for all, regardless of background. It means equal opportunities in access to services like education and health care but also in employment and public participation. It also brings responsibilities, such as a just taxation. Accountability, transparency and new ideas are important for economic growth and development. We need everyone’s contribution; people’s engagement and participation socially and economically. We will not and cannot afford to leave anyone behind. This includes strong emphasis on gender equality. Both women and men play equally important roles in building and shaping our societies and economies. For inclusive and sustainable policies and resource allocation, it is vital to have gender balance in politics, economy and leadership positions.

The Nordic Countries believe that we as nations have a responsibility to share our experiences and therefore have substantial international engagement and commitment. Our dialogue and cooperation with Tanzania continues to be strong. Tanzania was founded as a country with tolerance, freedom and respect, and we wish to support the continuation of this tradition, whether it is a question of the fight against corruption, education of girls or peaceful solutions to political differences. The Nordic countries support numerous interventions in Tanzania in close partnership with the Tanzanian government, civil society and private sector, investing inter alia in in human capital, job creation, taxation, democratic institutions and human right institutions. Together with our partners, we work towards a society where women and men, boys and girls, are treated equally and are empowered for equal opportunities in their lives, in rural and urbanized areas.

ANALYSIS: Celebrating Nordic countries’ bilateral ties with Tanzania

Latest

Finland lessons reshape Tanzania’s startup and digital innovation agenda

Ndejembi to lead public entities forum on government investment

Egypt's Salah ruled out of South Sudan qualifier due to artificial surface

Vast Paris crowd cheers Pope Leo in largest event of France tour

Zanzibar's First VP outlines priority agenda under new Government of National Unity (GNU)

8.5 million Tanzanian children at risk of impaired development, government warns

In the headlines

Tanzania moves closer to cable transport services

Foreign visitors entering Tanzania must have $44 travel insurance from October

National exams brought forward over El Niño threat

Government was not threatened: Tundu Lissu argues in treason trial