Tanzania Projects
 | Transforming Violent Extremism – TanzaniaStrengthening Collaboration and Relationships between and among Youth, Community, Leaders, and Security Actors in Mtwara Recently, Tanzania has been experiencing a series of violent attacks, and seen movements of violent extremist (VE) groups crossing over the borders. Specifically, Mtwara has become a critical area for engagement. To strengthen […] |
| STRENGTHENING GOVERNANCE IN ZANZIBARUchaguzi Bila Zogo: Supporting Post-Election Dialogue and Reconciliation in Zanzibar In the wake of political instability initiated by Zanzibar’s 2020 general elections and the limited efforts undertaken by the government and opposition to de-escalate the situation, Search for Common Ground partnered with the US Embassy in Tanzania to […] |
| “Let’s Join Hands for Development” Learning AssessmentAs part of our work supporting sustainable business practices in Tanzania’s extractive sector, last month we released a report of a recent learning assessment around Acacia’s mining sites in North Mara and Shinyanga. Since 2011, we have worked with Acacia Mining to improve relationships between the company, local […] |
 | Local Dialogues, Youth InclusionYouth empowerment and community dialogues are at the core of our work in Tanzania. |
 | Implementation of the Maputo ProtocolThe Maputo Protocol, more formally known as the Protocol to the African Charter on Human and People’s Rights on the Rights of Women in Africa, was signed by 46 African nations in 2003. It guarantees comprehensive political and social rights to women, as well as the right to […] |
 | Promoting Healthy State-Citizen Relationships in AfricaDespite an increment in the political engagement of Tanzanian citizens, the accountability of governmental institutions remains low. There is little transparency in the administrative and political processes, and corruption is a widespread phenomenon. Recognizing an opportunity to build the ability of civil society to positively interact with the […] |
 | Sustainable Business Practice in the North Mara-Tarime DistrictThe mining industry is one of the most thriving sectors of the Tanzanian economy, attracting the investments of global corporations. In some circumstances, unemployment and lack of appropriate information with regards to mining and investors have created tensions between corporations, the government, and local citizens. These tensions are […] |