Interreligious Dialog - Contributions of Christian & Muslim Women towards Religious Tolerance

On 16th February 2017 a workshop for members of the women-wing of the Interreligious Council for Peace Tanzania (IRCPT-TWIN) took place in Dar es Salaam. The event addressed contributions of Christian and Muslim women towards religious tolerance in daily life. The workshop was jointly organized by the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) and IRCPT-TWIN.

Teachers’ Workshop on Education Sector Reforms

What are their Implications?

On 4th of February 2017, the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) together with the Civic Education Teachers' Association (CETA) jointly conducted a teachers' workshop about new reforms in the education sector in Tanzania. Besides introducing and raising awareness about the recent changes and developments, the event offered a discussion platform for the teachers to exchange their viewpoints and experiences. The workshop took place in Dar es Salaam.

XV. Summer School for Political Communications

Dr. Vincent Mashinji, Secretary General of the KAS partner party CHADEMA, traveled to Berlin to be part of the XV. Summer School for Political Communications.

Head of the EU Delegation to Tanzania visits KAS

On 18th November 2016 the Head of the EU Delegation to Tanzania, H.E. the EU Ambassador Roeland van de Geer, visited the office of Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) in Dar es Salaam. Among others the meeting addressed developments of interfaith dialogue in Tanzania and in East Africa. H.E. the EU Ambassador Roeland van de Geer was also briefed around the pending visit of a CHADEMA Delegation to Brussels, London and Berlin.

High Level Religious Leaders Summit

Official launch of the “NATIONAL COUNCIL OF RELIGIOUS LEADERS” in Tanzania

On 12th November 2016 the official launch of the “National Council of Religious Leaders” in Tanzania, which was concluded by the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) by heads of religious institutions, took place. Hence, the "Interreligious Council for Peace Tanzania (IRCPT)" was finally adopted by religious leaders as their official institution to bring them together to discuss issues which strengthen relationships, tolerance and cooperation among the different religions in Tanzania. The event took place in Dar es Salaam and was jointly organized by the IRCPT and KAS.

Religiöse Würdenträger aus Ostafrika in Berlin zum interreligiösen Dialog

Eine Gruppe religiöser Würdenträger aus Ländern Ostafrikas besucht vom 06. - 12. November 2016 Berlin. Das Dialogprogramm soll Partner der KAS und Akteure des interreligiösen Dialogs aus der ostafrikanischen Region zusammenbringen, um die Netzwerkbildung untereinander und mit der KAS zu stärken. Darüber hinaus sollen die religiösen Würdenträger einen Einblick in die deutsche Gesellschaft, das Zusammenleben der Religionen und den laufenden Integrationsprozess der muslimischen Gemeinde bekommen. Auf dem Programm stand auch ein Gespräch mit Dr. Hans-Gert Pöttering.

Regional Conference "ZIWA LETU" (Our Lake)

Climate Change, Pollution and Sustainable Use of Natural Resources in the Lake Victoria Region

The event took place on 12th and 13th October 2016 in Mwanza involving more than 100 participants from the three neighbouring countries Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. This includes representatives from the Vice President’s Office in Tanzania, the East African Community, Regional Bodies responsible for the Lake, Civil Society Organizations and Local Authorities around Lake Victoria.

Challenges of Migration in Tanzania and Germany

DISCUSSION WITH PAMOJA

On 09th of August 2016, Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) Tanzania and PAMOJA, an intercultural exchange programme between Tanzanian and German students, jointly conducted a discussion on "Challenges of Migration in Tanzania and Germany”. The event took place in Dar es Salaam.

Sustainable Development and Natural Resources

Challenges and Opportunities for Youths

On 20th July, the Civic Education Teachers’ Association (CETA) and Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) Tanzania convened a jointly organized symposium on “Sustainable Development and Natural Resources – Challenges and Opportunities for Youths” in Iringa. Around 150 secondary school students and their teachers participated in the event.

3rd Global Climate Policy Conference

Implementing the Paris Agreement - New Research Solutions for Developing Countries

On 13 and 14 July 2016, Climate Strategies, the Uongozi Institute and Konrad Adenauer Stiftung (KAS) jointly convened the 3rd Global Climate Policy Conference (GCPC) in Dar es Salaam. Over 60 people from numerous government ministries, research institutions and NGOs attended the event. The focus of the conference was on the implementation of the Paris Agreement.