DSW Tanzania: Youth Urged to Actively
Participate on Development Processes
Every year the Ministry of Information, Youth, Culture and Sports host the
National Youth Week to commemorate youth contribution to the nation and
discuss issues. This annual event is graced by the president and brings
together youth across Tanzania as well as government, youth serving CSOs and
private sectors. During this event, His Excellency the President of the
United Republic of Tanzania Dr. Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete urged youth to actively
take part in the development process.
The president underscored the need for the youth to read the draft
constitution and take up civic and leadership responsibilities. President
Kikwete also instructed the local government authorities to disburse 10% of
their annual revenues to the youth and women funds to finance development
plans.The local government authorities were reminded to honour this
obligation and regularly share to him quarterly status report regarding the
youth development funds.
H.E President JK Kikwete meeting
DSW Y2Y champions while visiting
the DSW booth.
Additionally, President Kikwete used the youth week event to appreciate the
work and support of youth empowerment serving organizations by awarding
recognition certificates and visited the booths.