By Shout-Africa Tanzania Correspondent – The African Union (AU) governance assessment Body-the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) has urged members of the Tanzanian Constituent Assembly to be guided by national rather than personal interest. A statement issued in Dar es Salaam yesterday by the APRM Tanzania chapter insisted that the constitution making is a historical process that Tanzanians should not waste its potential in the pursuit for making a better country. “We understand that members of the Assembly are coming from diverse areas and institutions, but just like what the common people did during the opinion collection period, we urge... Continue Reading
By Hassan Abbas – Former Rwandan Ambassador to Tanzania, Fatma Ndagiza has been appointed new chair of the Panel of Eminent Persons of the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM). The Panel is the main advisory body to the APRM Heads of State and Government. The appointment was announced at the end of the 20th Summit of APRM Heads of State and Government held on 29th January 2014 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. A press release from the APRM headquarters said Ambassador Ndangiza succeeds the outgoing Chairperson of the APR Panel, Barrister Akere Tabeng Muna, who served as a Panel Member from... Continue Reading
By Hassani Abbas – The United Nations Secretary General, Ban Ki Moon has praised the African leaders for coming up with an innovative self-assessment Mechanism-the African Peer Review (APRM). Mr. Ki Moon said in the last 10 years, APRM has deepened democratic participation in Africa and has provided the Continent with a mirror to look at itself, identifies its challenges and strengths so as to move ahead. He gave the remarks at a ‘High Level Panel Discussion on Africa’s Innovation in Governance Through 10 Years of the African Peer Review Mechanism,” held in New York this week to mark 68th... Continue Reading
By Chadia Talib-Bo, Southern Sierra Leone – If we (Sierra Leone) as a nation are serious about realizing the Millennium Development Goals and also about the general wellbeing of our country, we collectively must make a millennial offer. A key step in that direction is giving women due access to every sphere of society particularly so at the political arena. Such a move will not only make women feel safe and secured, but it also will open the way for them to contribute effectively by showcasing their talents as equal partners in nation advancement. Women must be let to exercise their God-given... Continue Reading
By Elias Mhegera – Lack of involvement of the civil society and other experts in the budget process is a major contribution to discrepancies which have always remained in Tanzania’s budget at least in every fiscal year. A recent July debate at the British Council in Dar es Salaam being part of the Policy Forum monthly debates confirmed this theory as presenters and contributors to the discussion shared this notion that Tanzania budgeting process is not transparent enough. Probably most encouraging was the fact that the legislator for Kisesa in Mwanza region through the ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi ticket Hon.... Continue Reading
