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1 United Nations in Tanzania Delivering as One A 60-Second Guide The United Nations in Tanzania is one of eight UN country offices in the world to pilot the Delivering as One (DaO) reform. Since January 2007, UN Tanzania has been developing new ways of working together with Government to achieve a greater impact on the ground by being more results oriented, efficient and harmonising business practices across agencies. What is Delivering as One? The Delivering as One reform involves streamlining programs, focusing on areas where the UN can have an impact, reducing duplication of effort, and making more effective use of human and financial resources. As other pilot countries, UN Tanzania is continuously testing new working methods and tools. Delivering as One involves a bottom-up approach to reform: evidence from change in the field is influencing the agenda and the political process at UN Headquarters level. The support of UN Member States is crucial to ensure that best practices from the pilots are effectively applied as an operational standard across the world. What prompted the reform? The Delivering as One reform comes in response to the changing aid environment - an attempt to translate the Paris and Accra principles of aid effectiveness into practice. It also aims to reaffirm the UN s position as a relevant actor in the field of development. How is the reform structured? The Delivering as One reform has five pillars: One Programme; One Leader; One Fund; One Office; and One Voice. The One UN Programme approach involves collaboration between UN agencies and partners, requiring joint work plans, joint budgets and defining common results. From July 2011-June 2015, the UN in Tanzania is operating under a single business plan: the UN Development Assistance Plan (UNDAP). The plan captures the entire range of activities supported by the UN system in Tanzania (see the 10 UNDAP Information Pack fact sheets on the programme areas). Since 2007, donors have invested over 90 million USD in UN Tanzania s programmes through the One Fund, rather than channelling funds to individual UN agencies. Through a performance based allocation system, the One Fund has enabled effective application of results-based management principles. In addition, the One Fund mechanism has improved the UN s long-term planning capacity and funding

2 predictability, reducing transaction costs for donors and Government. The One Office agenda focuses on harmonizing business processes and developing common services for all UN agencies with a view to increasing operational efficiency and financial savings. The Government and the UN are also looking to realise a common UN House (co-location) in Dar es Salaam, which is already in place in Zanzibar. The UN interagency Operations Team is also working on joint procurement, joint information communication technology and joint human resource tools to further enable delivery on the Programme of Cooperation. One Leader refers to the empowerment of the UN Resident Coordinator and the UN agency Heads. An effective and committed UN Country Team under the leadership of the Resident Coordinator has allowed for the adoption of an ambitious agenda to facilitate the smooth implementation of the reform process. The One Voice component of the reform enhances UN coordination, capacity and impact in the area of communication. With a Delivering as One communication strategy, the UN interagency Communication Group supports programme delivery and the ability of the country team to Communicate as One. Internal communication about the reform has also been key to the change management process. Joint external communication has improved and increased the visibility of UN and fostered support among external stakeholders. complementary Monitoring and Evaluation Matrix which includes indicators, baselines, targets and means of verification. UNDAP also incorporates a Delivering as One Matrix which defines the strategic results and actions of the reform process. Finally, Tanzania made history by becoming the first country globally to produce a Common Country Programme Document (CCPD), a subset of the UNDAP. It incorporates a common narrative with agencyspecific components, results frameworks and resource requirements for UNDP, UNFPA, UNICEF and WFP. What is the Tanzanian Government s role in the reform? The Tanzanian Government has shown leadership and ownership in the Delivering as One reform reaching as far back as 2006 when they volunteered to become one of the eight pilot countries. Today, through the Joint Steering Committee, co-chaired by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs and the UN Resident Coordinator, the Government is directly involved in providing policy guidance to ensure alignment with national prioritiesand responsible for resource allocation from the One Fund. To facilitate cooperation under UNDAP, the UN s planning cycle has been aligned with Government s, enabling compliance with requirements for the national budgeting process. This is in line with UN Tanzania s commitment to using national systems such as the Government Exchequer, wherever possible. What are some of the major achievements of the DaO reform to date? Firstly, the UN s four-year business plan, the UNDAP, articulates, in greater detail than ever before, the precise contribution of the UN to Tanzania s national development priorities and international commitments, thereby enhancing transparency and accountability to Government and Development Partners. It pushes the reform further by deepening the harmonization of business practices and improving cost effectiveness. Second, UNDAP incorporates a Programme Results Matrix and a Photos by UN/Julie Pudlowski United Nations Resident Coordinator s Office P. O. Box 9182, Dar es Salaam - Tanzania Phone: Fax:

3 Education Education United Nations in Action UN is supporting the Government of Tanzania to provide equitable access to quality education for all, at every level. The UN s intervention is focused on improving the quality of education and on initiatives which will support the learner, improve the quality of teaching, offer opportunities for the most marginalized and create a more effective and efficient education system. UN is also supporting the implementation of the national policy on Integrated Early Childhood Development to prepare children for primary school and to provide them with a strong foundation for lifelong learning. UN agencies are also supporting the development of a national primary school feeding programme to ensure that children are well nourished and therefore able to concentrate better in class. UN supports initiatives to improve the pre and in-service teacher training system and to improve teaching at the secondary and higher education levels in key subject UN Education Planned Results Relevant ministries, departments and agencies implement national policy on Integrated Early Childhood Development (IECD) Ministry of Education and Vocational Training has a system in place for national school feeding, prioritising food insecure areas Ministry of Education and Vocational Training improves quality of teacher education programmes for Basic Education in priority subjects Relevant Ministries, departments and agencies have increased capacity to deliver equitable access to quality and relevant technical and vocational education and training (TVET) Ministry of Education and Vocational Training expands provision of alternative learning opportunities to include less teacher dependent learning modes, focusing on out-of-school children and illiterate adults Ministry of Education and Vocational Training implements inclusive education strategies Relevant ministries, departments and agencies undertake evidence-based planning, management and quality assurance at national, district, ward and school levels Photo by UNICEF/Giacomo Pizozzi areas such as science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Futhermore, UN is providing technical assistance to improve the provision of quality Technical and Vocational Education and Training programmes through the expansion of alternate learning opportunities, focusing on out-of-school children and illiterate adults. This will meet increasing demands for skilled labour as well as provide continuing and non-formal education to children and young adults who have missed out on formal education. Finally, UN is working in partnership with the Government of Tanzania to improve evidence-based planning, management and quality assurance at the school, district and national levels. Turn over for details on how the UN is responding EDUCATION

4 TO support ThE GOvERNmENT Of TANzANIA TO ENsURE EqUITAblE ACCEss TO quality EDUCATION for All AT All levels highlights of Key Results secured to Date with UN support Assessment of services for Early Childhood Development (ECD) in Zanzibar completed, providing new insights into access and quality of services, including health, nutrition and education, as well as coordination between the same for an integrated approach. The Government of Zanzibar is currently using the resultant recommendations to design an ECD strategy for improved delivery. Two meals a day provided to over 600,000 primary school children in drought-prone, food insecure and pastoralist areas in across 1,167 schools. Food provision incentivises enrolment and retention with improved learning outcomes for children. Procurement is undertaken through small holder farmers in registered farmers associations, increasing their income and ability to contribute cash, food or non-food items for school feeding and other community development activities. A detailed and costed Action Plan for national scale-up on the mainland of the In-Service Teacher Education and Training (INSET) Programme for Primary School Teachers completed. Evaluation of the pilot INSET Programme for primary school teachers demonstrated it was not only costeffective but increased use of child-centred approaches, enhanced learning, improved relations between pupils and teachers and boosted teacher motivation. INSET is also included in Big Results Now, as part of improving quality education and learning outcomes. A multi-stakeholder review of the Zanzibar 2005 Vocational Education and Training Policy completed. The process developed local capacity to undertake strategic TVET policy analysis and planning for improved alignment to national socio-economic priorities. Action on recommendations will enhance equitable access and quality of provision across 10 key areas ranging from workplace learning, to quality assurance and curriculum relevance. Alternative learning opportunities for out-of-school children and illiterate adults expanded with the continued development of the Integrated Post Primary Education (IPPE) pilot, providing secondary school equivalency and vocational training for youth without access to post-primary education. IPPE now includes 1,046 youth, of which 553 (53%) are girls, from 29 wards. Materials are also used more broadly, including by the Prisons Department for post-primary education of prisoners and formal secondary school students in Makete District to supplement their learning. The National Inclusive Education Strategy finalised along with a costed plan to support implementation. The strategy informs all related educational policies and programmes and promotes broader and more in-depth professional training as well as community ownership and participation in education at the local level. 4,000 schools nationwide (25%) oriented on the proper care and support for children with albinism and low vision. The capacity of the MoEVT Special Needs Education unit has also been enhanced through procurement and training to enable production of books and materials for visually impaired children. A sector-wide M&E Framework for the mainland Education Sector Development Programme drafted, enabling accurate performance assessment, enhancing accountability and ensuring the integration of lessons learnt in programme design going forward. M&E capacity needs assessment of the mainland and Zanzibar Departments of Policy and Planning informed the development of individual threeyear capacity development plans to strengthen related systems and structures at the national level. Evidence-based planning and management advanced with the development of the Inspectorate Management Information System. The System digitizes inspectorate information for improved and more cost effective inspection, reporting and remedial action. Revised school inspectorate monitoring instruments now collect rich data on classroom and school management processes, including quality of teaching-learning, discipline, school administration and finance. The tools were also designed with an equity focus; indicators capture information relevant to inclusion of girl students, children with disabilities, and other vulnerable groups. 280 district officials, 320 Ward Education Coordinators (WEC) and 680 Head Teachers trained in Whole School Development Planning for improved alignment to district priorities and effective resource mobilisation. 30% of participating schools have successfully raised funds through partnerships with the private sector to date. United Nations Resident Coordinator s Office P. O. Box 9182, Dar es Salaam - Tanzania Phone: Fax: To learn more about the additional areas of cooperation between the UN and the Government of Tanzania under the UNDAP, please consult the UNDAP Information Kit or visit

5 GENDER GENDER EQUALITY AND WOMEN S EMPOWERMENT United Nations in Action IAGG in Action GENDER The UN Inter-agency Gender Group (IAGG) as one of the Working Groups under the United Nations Delivering as One (DaO) structure contributes to the UNDAP Outcome Strengthen UNCT Gender Mainstreaming and Women s Empowerment across Programme Delivery and Advocacy Campaigns. The IAGG aims to ensure that mainstreaming of gender equality and women s empowerment in all UN system activities in Tanzania is achieved through effective cooperation coordination and monitoring. IAGG works towards three outputs (i) To Support Gender Mainstreaming Across the UNDAP (ii) Enhance Capacities of UNCT to Coordinate Initiatives on GEWE and (iii) Develop an Inter-Agency Advocacy Strategy on Gender Equality in cooperation with the UN Communication Group. Through IAGG efforts, gender equality and women s empowerment work within the UN has become far more visible, with greater involvement of different agencies and the UNCT as a whole; there is greater prioritization and concrete resource allocation for GEWE by UN agencies; there is increased consolidation of UN system contributions to gender equality and women s empowerment in the context of the UNDAP - not only as a cross-cutting issue, but also as a programming principle in the UNDAP along with financial incentives (of 20%) of the One Fund allocation for delivering on cross-cutting considerations, gender equality being one of them. The IAGG has developed a number of knowledge products on GEWE as part of the objective to improve knowledge generation and management. Highlights of Key Results Secured to Date with UN Support International Women s Day activities commemorated, with all resident agency participation and support from Development Partners. The events underpinned the Photo by: Laura Beke/UN Women A leading youth activist in the fight against Violence against Women and Girls (VAWG) Through the trainings provided by TAWJA, Judges and Magistrates are applying women s rights and the Convention Eliminating All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) in court proceedings need for a comprehensive and multi-sectoral approach for the effective combat of Violence Against Women and Girls, including prevention, protection, provision of services and information outreach. All target audiences reached with messages around women s

6 GENDER empowerment, secured by widespread media engagement and joint press releases. The 16 Days of Activism to End Violence against Women and Girls observed internally using an electronic Message Marathon to raise UN staff awareness on GBV. Externally, a Radio Marathon with Choice FM and the Caravan for Change, raised awareness, encouraged people to speak out against Violence Against Women and fostered related policy dialogue with national stakeholders. Activities also included advocacy to the Tarime District authorities on alternative rites of passage, in collaboration with the Social Protection WG. The graduation ceremony of 350 girls who underwent alternative rites of passage at Masanga Centre was attended by 2,000 people and presided over by the Attorney General. This contributed to other national advocacy initiatives on FGM, particularly to prevent the planned mutilation of approximately 4,000 girls in Mara region. Photo by: Anna Collins-Falk/UN Women Agreements to track financial allocations by governments and Development Partners for gender equality obtained. Ensures effective implementation of associated interventions, along with collection of sex disaggregated data and statistics, to inform national development priorities and plans. Secured as part of policy dialogue with the GoT and Development Partners on the implementation of the Busan Joint Action Plan on Gender Equality. Human Rights Working Group supported for the Gender related sections of the UN submission to the Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (CESCR) Committee. The concluding observations by the Committee echoed UN concerns of polygamy and FGM as priority areas. Specific provisions for promotion of GEWE integrated in the development of the Natural Gas Policy, the design of the Agricultural Sector Development Programme- Phase II, awareness-raising on the Domestic Worker s Convention No. 189 and finalisation of the National Human Rights Action Plan. Gender Factsheet integrated in the UNDAP Information Pack serving as an important instrument for mobilising support in-country, communicating UN Tanzania s HE President J Kikwete speaks at the send-off for the SG UNiTE Campaign to end VAWG at the Kilimanjaro Climb position on gender issues in the context of DaO to partners. Three advocacy briefs also produced in collaboration with other inter-agency groups including the Interest Group on Cultural Development (IGCD): Securing Productive and Sustainable Livelihoods for Women and Men In Tanzania ; Women s Representation in Politics and Leadership ; Gender, Culture and Development. UN staff oriented on Gender Responsive Budgeting and GBV at Work, for improved outcomes across related sectors. Gender briefings also delivered on the post- MDG framework, identifying emerging findings and consensus from attendant national and international dialogue. Gender Mainstreaming Checklists and Gender Markers introduced for each of the Programme WGs, guiding their delivery and promoting UN accountability for GEWE. Follow-up support for AWP development provided to enable appropriate planning and subsequent tracking of key gender results. United Nations Resident Coordinator s Office P. O. Box 9182, Dar es Salaam - Tanzania Phone: Fax: To learn more about the additional areas of cooperation between the UN and the Government of Tanzania under the UNDAP, please consult the UNDAP Information Kit or visit

7 HUMAN RIGHTS HUMAN RIGHTS United Nations in Action As fully articulated in the UN country team Vision for 2015, integration of human rights standards in all UN activities remains a priority objective of the members of the Country Team. A number of development and humanitarian assistance activities articulated in the UN Development Assistance Plan (UNDAP) also reflect the commitment. Human rights standards informing the UNDAP outcomes relate to all generations of human rights and place the conditions of vulnerable groups, including persons with disabilities, persons living with HIV and victims of abuse and exploitation at the centre of concern. In other words, in supporting the achievement of the MDGs for Tanzania, the UNDAP has ensured an equality and non discrimination approach to goals, the process and eventually, the evaluation. As an element of the Delivering as One approach, the UN country team has moreover committed to progressively increase human rights mainstreaming in communication and UN operational management. Thus, it is often requested to provide technical support and advice to government and other national actors approaching international human rights mechanisms or designing plans relevant to the realization of human rights. In this respect, the collaboration between government representatives from Mainland and Zanzibar, CHRAGG, civil society and the UN country team for the Universal Periodic Review has received global attention as a good practice. The UN country team has also been valued by the top leadership of the government for its technical support to stakeholders engaged in the preparation of the National Human Rights Action Plan. Besides, it counsels major UN service providers on equality and labor standards, and encourages them to uphold them in their business practices. Under the direct oversight of the UN Resident Coordinator, there is a country level UN Human Rights Working Group to coordinate the work. It brings together the various human rights mandates of agencies under one common policy agenda, assists the country team with the application of Human Rights Based Approaches and coordinates the provision of technical advice to Tanzanian partners. Attorney General s Chamber - coordinating government engagement in international human rights mechanisms - arrives at the celebrations of Human Rights Day, 10 December 2012 Highlights of Key Results Secured to Date Joint UN Country Team submission with inputs from ten agencies and IAGG to the CESCR Committee, prior to the review by the Committee of the United Republic of Tanzania s periodic State report. Key observations on the progress and obstacles in the realisation of economic, social and cultural rights were included in the concluding observations of the Committee, such as recommendations relating to maternal mortality, PLHIV, corporal punishment of children and domestication of the Covenant on ESCR into national law. Representatives from the Commission of Human Rights and Good Governance (CHRAGG) and partner NGOs oriented on the use of CESCR concluding observations and other Human Rights Treaty Body processes in advocacy at national levels. Government equipped to produce and effectively implement its National Human Rights Action Plan (NHRAP), with comprehensive analysis and a set of recommendations presented during finalisation. These included: alignment with relevant sector reform HUMAN RIGHTS

8 HUMAN RIGHTS programmes (eg. child justice) and the Five Year National Development Plan implementation arrangement; inclusion of an action to review the National Policy on Indigenous Peoples; and technical advice on the development of a detailed M&E framework. The NHRAP development process is government-led, but served as a good example of inter-agency collaboration: UNDP served as the principal financer of the formulation process under the Governance WG and the HRWG coordinated UNCT technical assistance to the national coordination committee. Programme Working Groups briefed on the basic tenets of the Human Rights Based Approach and new tools relevant to their sectors for enhanced mainstreaming of human rights concerns and standards. Additional support provided throughout the AWP development process and biannual reviews to ensure due integration of and results oriented reporting on human rights priorities. Briefings delivered on emergent human rights concerns including indigenous peoples, the situation in Loliondo (together with IGCD), civil society participation in the constitutional review and the situation of human rights defenders. UNCT equipped to take strategic decisions on the type of support to provide or actions to take going forward. Culture and Development incorporated in the programming of UNCT, with UNFPA, UNESCO, FAO and RCO collaboration for a cross-policy assessment of effective ways to combat FGM in Mara Region. by the United Nations Human Rights Council. This provided a valuable opportunity to address longstanding human rights issues in the country. However, challenges in engaging with the UPR process and leveraging these opportunities for the benefit of the population were multifold, in particular the lack of knowledge and experience and limited ability to ensure a transparent, inclusive and participatory process among national stakeholders. The UN system, under the leadership of the Resident Coordinator and supported by an inter-agency framework, was able to step in at the request of government to provide the required technical support to both State and civil society actors. It also mobilised a wide range of actors, including state officials from different rural areas, civil society, the media and the donor community, to engage in the UPR preparatory and review process, as well as to support implementation of its recommendations. As a result, the UPR process became viewed as a credible process, representing the genuine views of Tanzanians. The recommendations provide a powerful framework to take forward human rights reform in Tanzania and for policy-makers and development partners to draw upon in advocacy, policy and programming initiatives. Extract from: Mainstreaming Human Rights in Development Stories from the field, UNDG Action plans developed and implemented by UN service providers to facilitate adherence to the UN Global Compact. Duty bearers audited UN service providers, assessing adherence to UN-Global Compact and human/labour rights for improved compliance including on child labour. The Universal Periodic Review: An Opportunity to Enhance Rights Based Development Results In 2011, Tanzania underwent its first Universal Periodic Review (UPR) conducted Public human rights education is one of CHRAGG s core mandates, as carried out in front of a group of students at the annual Saba-Saba fair 2012 United Nations Resident Coordinator s Office P. O. Box 9182, Dar es Salaam - Tanzania Phone: Fax: To learn more about the additional areas of cooperation between the UN and the Government of Tanzania under the UNDAP, please consult the UNDAP Information Kit or visit

9 HIV AND AIDS HIV and AIDS United Nations in Action UN is contributing skills and resources to help universalize access to HIV prevention, care and treatment as well as impact mitigation programmes. Specifically, the UN is providing technical assistance on various areas of the HIV/AIDS response, including on adherence to human rights and gender standards to the two national AIDS councils (Tanzania Commission for AIDS and Zanzibar AIDS Commission) in order to coordinate the national HIV response, through advocacy, communication, capacity building and improved service delivery. UN HIV and AIDS Planned Results Relevant civil society organizations and people living with HIV networks effectively coordinate and participate in decision making fora Tanzania Commission for AIDS and Zanzibar AIDS Commission provide effective guidance to the national HIV/AIDS response, based on evidence and per agreed human rights standards Relevant ministries, departments, agencies, local government authorities and non-state actors increasingly mainstream HIV/AIDS Workplace Programmes (WPP) Selected ministries, departments, agencies, local government authorities and non-state actors implement evidence-based HIV prevention programme Selected ministries, departments, agencies, local government authorities and non-state actors deliver increased quality HIV/AIDS care and treatment services Relevant ministries, departments, agencies, localgovernment authorities and non-state actors effectively operationalise the National Costed Plan of Action (NCPA) for most vulnerable children Ministries, departments, agencies and civil society organizations reach and mobilize most at risk populations to utilize appropriate user-friendly HIV/ AIDS services Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, Zanzibar AIDS Commission and civil society organizations mobilize people living with HIV, most vulnerable children and other affected groups for greater utilization of HIV/AIDS services UN is also working with non-state actors, the media and decision-makers in Government and Parliament to ensure an enabling environment is in place for an effective national HIV/AIDS response. Pervasive public misconception, stigma and discrimination against people living with HIV, receive particular attention. UN is assisting initiatives and reviews that address the low-priority given to HIV/AIDS in Government as well as in public and community structures. Furthermore, the UN is supporting a focus on vulnerable groups, including a new and more comprehensive multi-sectoral national HIV prevention strategy, focusing on identified high risk settings such as high HIV prevalence regions, schools, learning institutions and groups such as out of school adolescents, girls, youth and key populations. Finally, the UN is extending assistance to HIV and AIDS prevention, care, treatment and impact mitigation intervention programmes in sectors such as agriculture and the informal services sector where the majority of the country s workers earn their livelihood. Technical assistance is also directed to build Government capacity to oversee, implement and monitor these HIV and AIDS workplace initiatives. HIV & AIDS Turn over for details on how the UN is responding

10 HELP THE GOVERNMENT OF TANZANIA COMBAT HIV AND AIDS, MALARIA AND OTHER DISEASES Highlights of Key Results Secured to Date with UN Support Elimination of mother-to-child transmission of HIV and minimizing maternal morbidity and mortality New national plan for the elimination of Mother to Child Transmission (emtct) of HIV by 2015 launched by President Kikwete on World AIDS Day. Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission (PMTCT) services integrated into the MNCH platform, the quality of ante-natal services improved and areas with the highest HIV prevalence and numbers of women with unmet need for PMTCT interventions targeted. Simplified antiretroviral (ART) regimens and PMTCT option B+ strategy (provides ART to all pregnant women who tested HIV+ for life, regardless of CD4 count) adopted reducing the time between testing, CD4 results and treatment, ensuring improved PMTCT outcomes. Special support for roll-out provided through training, dissemination of guidelines, monitoring and evaluation and community mobilization activities. HIV Testing and Counselling sites increased to 2,200 by December 2012, with 96% of Reproductive and Child Health services offering PMTCT services. Number of children tested in a timely manner increased following review of Early Infant Diagnosis system and introduction of new modalities of support. 35% of infants born to women living with HIV now tested for HIV by the age of 12 months (baseline 30%). Across seven districts in 35 health facilities, 268 mother mentors supported to provide 2,479 pregnant women with HIV counselling and 577 women to access PMTCT and Early Infant Diagnosis services. Partnership for community mobilization and implementation of EMTCT programming with Millenium Villages Project in Tabora region. Minimizing risk of and vulnerability to HIV infection for adolescents and young adults to create an AIDS-free Generation Comprehensive sexuality education (age-appropriate, culturally relevant, human rights based and scientifically accurate information) integrated into school education curricula and syllabi, encouraging adoption of safer sexual practices and positive health seeking behaviour. HIV infection rates reduced particularly amongst adolescent girls and young women through peer education, life skills and livelihood education. 3,500 girls reached with services building girls resilience and mitigating their risks to HIV and AIDS, unwanted pregnancy and sexual violence. Generate and apply Strategic Information to influence policy design and programme implementation National Multi-Sectoral Framework (NMSF) III informed by a range of HIV and AIDS related studies in Tanzania, including: a Situation Analysis of Adolescents Living with HIV and AIDS; a Study on the Determinants and Dynamics of Heterosexual Anal Sex, MSM and HIV in Prison Settings; Youth Analysis of the 2010 Demographic and Health Survey; a Report on the Tanzania HIV/Aids and Malaria Indicator Survey. Promote rights-based policies and programming to minimize risks and vulnerabilities to HIV infection Gender and human rights mainstreamed in HIV programming across national, district and community levels. National Gender Operational Plans for HIV at district and community level implemented, including measures to address Gender Based Violence (GBV) and HIV. Address stigma and discrimination of marginalized populations to ensure service access and use Comprehensive Anti-Stigma Action Plan developed, based on the findings of the Stigma Index Assessment, enabling a national, multi-sectoral response to stigma and associated discrimination in health outlets, work settings and schools for PLHIV. Stigma directly or indirectly fuels the spread of HIV. Implementation of innovative programming for Key Populations (Sex Workers, MSM/LGBTIs and People who Use Drugs) which minimize risk and vulnerability while enhancing access to prevention, care and treatment services. Address social drivers of HIV Risk & Vulnerability thorugh social and economic empowerment Livelihoods and Entrepreneurship training and mentoring for marginalized populations and populations as higher risk of HIV infection along transport corridors in Iringa and Mbeya; linkages with social welfare/tasaf cash transfer programming to enhance school attendance and decrease risk of and vulnerability to HIV infection, particularly among young girls and women. Photos by UN/Julie Pudlowski United Nations Resident Coordinator s Office P. O. Box 9182, Dar es Salaam - Tanzania Phone: Fax: To learn more about the additional areas of cooperation between the UN and the Government of Tanzania under the UNDAP, please consult the UNDAP Information Kit or visit

11 ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE CHANGE ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION United Nations in Action The UN is assisting in the mainstreaming of environment and climate change adaptation to national development strategies and plans. Emphasis is on key sector ministries, departments, agencies and local government authorities. Support is also going to improving the enforcement of environment laws; protecting critical ecosystems for biodiversity conservation; disaster risk management; conservation agriculture; and sustainable management of natural resources. The focus is on capacity building, the development of effective policies and strengthening of the institutional framework for environment and climate change governance. ENVIRONMENT ENVIRONMENT UN agencies have been implementing projects that address unsustainable management, as well as unsustainable consumption and production patterns. These include energy and resource use efficiency; design and material choices (considered among the root causes for resource depletion); waste generation; and pollution. A number of projects are being implemented on the sustainable management of land, forest, fresh water and marine resources. UN is facilitating the development of by-laws and other practical tools for the sustainable use of natural resources. The idea is to ensure timely enforcement of environmental laws and regulations for protecting ecosystems and the sustainable management of natural UN Environment Planned Results Key ministries, departments, agencies and local government authorities integrate climate change adaptation and mitigation in their strategies and plans Relevant ministries, departments and agencies, local government authorities and non-state actors improve enforcement of environment laws and regulations for the protection of ecosystem, biodiversity and the sustainable management of natural resources Photos by UN/Julie Pudlowski resources. The UN recognizes the role of protected areas in biodiversity conservation by supporting their development and effective management with a focus on coastal forest and wildlife corridors. Increasingly, the UN is also involved in addressing climate change adaptation and mitigation in Tanzania, the majority of which relates to land use and forestry. Piloting the Reduced Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD) initiative has been one of the highlights of the UN work in this area. UN is promoting the development of a national climate change strategy and the establishment of an investment fund for climate change in Tanzania. It is also assisting in the development of mitigation strategies through training and technical support to national institutions, including the private sector, and promoting the use of renewable energy sources, improved energy standards, efficient technologies and clean practices. Turn over for details on how the UN is responding

12 HELP THE GOVERNMENT OF TANZANIA IN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND SUSTAINABLE MANAGEMENT OF LAND, MARINE, AND FOREST RESOURCES Highlights of Key Results Secured to Date with UN Support National Strategy for Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Degradation (REDD) completed with joint assistance of FAO, UNDP and UNEP. REDD+ integrated into sectoral policies, programmes and initiatives, in particular within the energy and agricultural sectors, to address the main drivers of deforestation and forest degradation in Tanzania. 250,000 hectares in the main agro-ecological zones of Kilimanjaro and Tabora mountains run according to Sustainable Land Management principles. Lessons learned integrated into the National Action Plan to scale up SLM principles across the country. The Tanzania Environmental Web portal launched during the African Ministerial Conference on the Environment in September The portal facilitates awarenesscreation, information sharing, communication and harmonization to support the green growth agenda in Tanzania. It provides up-to-date information and access to relevant resources that are expected to inspire, promote and mobilize partners for environmental action and innovation in the country. energy based business centres established or upgraded in Zanzibar, Lushoto and Mtwara, using a mix of technologies including solar, biogas and gasification. Through collaboration of UNDP and UNIDO, two Renewable Energy Centres successfully upgraded to incorporate a micro hydropower scheme. 10KW of electricity supplied to 80 households to power lighting and appliances. Degraded ecosystems rehabilitated in the Kagera region. Access to reliable and clean water restored; evident by return of wildlife. Dedicated Coastal Forest section established by Central Government Forestry Agency enabling effective, sustainable district oversight of Coastal Forests and comanagement of Forest Reserves. The Food for Assets partnership enabled major restoration and rebuilding of 232 kms of rural feeder roads, 629 kilometres of small irrigation canals and 45 charco dams, positively impacting on 52 villages across 12 districts. Full land use cover and woodland in Tanzania mapped for the first time since Key Findings from the National Forest Monitoring and Assessment of Tanzania (NAFORMA) released in May 2013 enable analysis of the condition and use of the forests, in support of sustainable forest management. Clean, sustainable power brought to 200 households by women solar engineers in Lindi and Mtwara regions, with the joint support of UNWOMEN and UNIDO. Additional benefits include the women s exercise of leadership in the village energy committees. Low carbon and resource efficient development path at the sub-national level advanced. Three renewable Photos by UN/Julie Pudlowski United Nations Resident Coordinator s Office P. O. Box 9182, Dar es Salaam - Tanzania Phone: Fax: To learn more about the additional areas of cooperation between the UN and the Government of Tanzania under the UNDAP, please consult the UNDAP Information Kit or visit

13 United Nations in Action ECONOMIC GROWTH ECONOMIC GROWTH AND ECONOMIC GOVERNANCE UN is supporting technical assistance and knowledge sharing to enable government ministries, departments, agencies, local government authorities and non-state actors to better manage the economy, promote equal access to economic opportunities, improve trade and use natural resources sustainably to spur productivity and job creation. These are important pro-poor activities, which have been recognized as leading to greater cuts in income poverty. UN is also providing assistance to the Government in developing an inclusive growth strategy to help all Tanzanians to access opportunities for economic growth, in particular vulnerable groups such as women and people working in low paying sectors. This includes providing strategic inputs to promote pro-poor and environmentally sustainable economic development UN Economic Growth Planned Results Key national institutions develop or enhance evidence-based pro-poor economic development policies and strategies Local government authorities, agriculture support organizations and small-holder farmers increase agricultural productivity, access to markets and food security Relevant ministries, departments, agencies, local government authorities and non-state actors enhance structures and policies for promoting viable pro-poor business sectors and small and mediumscale entrepreneurs Relevant institutions improve national capacities to promote regional integration and international trade Key ministries, departments and agencies and nonstate actors enhance skills and entrepreneurship programmes to improve labour productivity and employment creation Ministries, departments, agencies and non-state actors improve implementation of labour standards in an effort to promote decent work and productivity benefits for employers and workers Photos by UNICEF/Giacomo Pizozzi through policy advocacy, capacity development and knowledge sharing. The UN Development Assistance Plan requires building analytical capacities within Government to help them make policy choices to develop a pro-poor public finance framework and invest in economic sectors that are most likely to accelerate growth and employment. The UN is also helping to strengthen national capacities in research, policy analysis and capacity development in the implementation of policies on national employment, productivity enhancement, trade development, the application of science, technology and innovation as well as the use of appropriate environment and population strategies. Furthermore, support services, including value chain development are an important part of the UN assistance to improve productivity, particularly in sectors such as agriculture, manufacturing and services where more livelihood opportunities exist for lowincome households. The UN is facilitating national and sub-national enterprise creation and productivity in agriculture and agro-industries including sustainable access to markets and trade integration. These measures should enable more household enterprises and small businesses to enter the economic mainstream, thus broadening economic participation. Turn over for details on how the UN is responding ECONOMIC GROWTH

14 HELP THE GOVERNMENT OF TANZANIA ERADICATE EXTREME POVERTY AND HUNGER Highlights of Key Results Secured to Date with UN Support Decent Work, environmental and gender considerations as key components of the UN normative agenda mainstreamed across key sector plans and policies for jobrich dividends and reduced poverty levels. 10 MDAs and 24 LGAs on mainland Tanzania incorporated employment and decent work in their Medium Term Expenditure Frameworks (MTEFs); revisions to the National Trade Policy incorporated a gender perspective. Web-based Labour Market Information System developed for the Ministries of Labour on the mainland and Zanzibar, enhancing access to information regarding employment opportunities, especially for young women and men. Training provided to officials from the Ministries of Labour, NBS, OCGS and PMO-RALG on labour market information and analysis. The Ministry of Labour on the mainland is collaborating with PMO-RALG to integrate labour and employment issues into the Local Government Database Monitoring system. The Tanzania 2012 Population and Housing Census successfully completed and results released of population distribution by administrative units and sex. Planning officers utilise the data to ensure programmes are effectively tailored to geographical representations and population characteristic requirements for improved development outcomes. The Industrial Competitiveness Report officially launched by the Minister of Industry, Trade and Marketing on 20 November This comprehensive report together with the UN supported Annual Survey of Industrial Production and Labour Market Information System enables evidencebased national industrial growth policy formulation for effective employment creation interventions. 700 marginalized women established businesses in Kilimanjaro Region, with commensurate improvements in household incomes. Wider benefits accrued in terms of greater participation in decision-making and access to justice for issues relating to marriage and land at household and community level. entrepreneurship education training, supporting learners to become more competitive in the labour market. 347 new businesses created by 650 youth, following training in entrepreneurship skills and support to access finance. Graduates stated that as a result of the initiative, they were more confident in business planning, general business management and business financial management. Further, an average of 66.5% success rate in application for external financing was achieved. A Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) policy and implementation strategy for mainland Tanzania (supported by both ILO and UNESCO) finalised and formally submitted to the Government. In addition, a framework for informal apprenticeships and to institutionalize recognition-of-prior-learning developed and finalized. Each enhance the quality and relevance of related initiatives for increased employability of graduates and productivity of participant enterprises. Ease of starting a business in Tanzania enhanced through simplification of the Tanzania business registration and licensing procedures for foreign companies. Access to international markets for the private sector improved through the introduction of more efficient and transparent rules aligned to regional and international standards. Cooperative Data Analysis System piloted and Challenge Funds provided in rural areas, expanding opportunities for income generating activities and job creation. 2,000 farmers received affordable and quality services from their farmer organisations, enabling better access to markets, increased agricultural productivity and transitioning from subsistence to business-oriented farming. 6. Profitable entrepreneurship promoted via Business Plan competitions with follow-up funding of practicable project ideas for youth. Entrepreneurship Education Curriculum piloted in 9 regions on the mainland, covering approximately 6,000 students, establishing the foundations for a new productive generation. A complementary National Entrepreneurship Training Framework launched in March 2013 to effectively harmonize, coordinate and resource Tanzania s efforts for Photos by UNICEF/Giacomo Pizozzi United Nations Resident Coordinator s Office P. O. Box 9182, Dar es Salaam - Tanzania Phone: Fax: To learn more about the additional areas of cooperation between the UN and the Government of Tanzania under the UNDAP, please consult the UNDAP Information Kit or visit

15 SOCIAL PROTECTION United Nations in Action SOCIAL PROTECTION SOCIAL PROTECTION Tanzania aims at implementing a coordinated approach to reduce poverty and minimize social insecurity by implementing adequate public social protection measures at all levels. Towards that goal, the UN is helping to build the capacity of decision-makers and relevant stakeholders such as ministries, departments, agencies, local government authorities and non-state actors to understand the importance of investing in social protection and safety nets. The UN is supporting public social protection mechanisms, both for addressing socio-economic vulnerabilities of the population as well as for providing protection services for children, women and families. UN agencies are providing technical assistance to ensure that a systematic and meaningful policy for UN Social Protection Planned Results Government of Tanzania coordinates a multisectoral social protection response to the needs of economically deprived and insecure groups Relevant ministries, departments and agencies integrate child protection into their national programmes Decision makers and communities understand issues concerning violence and abuse against children, including available protection services Government of Tanzania addresses priority gaps in legislation, strategies and guidelines to protect children and women from abuse, violence and exploitation Ministries, departments, agencies, local government authorities, law enforcement agencies and selected Civil Society Organisations have improved technical skills to prevent and respond to cases of abuse/ violence/exploitation of children Local service providers respond effectively to women and child victims of abuse, violence and exploitation in select areas Ministries, departments and agencies produce, utilise and report disaggregated data on violence, abuse, trafficking and exploitation of women and children according to agreed timeframes social protection is developed. The UN is also helping to develop a legislative and regulatory framework on social protection and to establish a functional mechanism for coordinating social protection. Furthermore, UN is working towards the development of a child protection system in Tanzania. A key component of the national child protection strategy is to create wider public comprehension of the need to eliminate abuse, violence and exploitation. Specifically, the UN is providing resources to help decision-makers and communities to better understand issues of violence and abuse of children and of gender based violence. The UN is also providing resources to strengthen the collection and utilization of data with respect to women and children affected by abuse, violence and exploitation in the justice and social welfare systems. Turn over for details on how the UN is responding

16 SUPPORT THE GOVERNMENT OF TANZANIA IN PROVIDING A SECURE AND SUSTAINABLE SOCIAL PROTECTION SYSTEM Highlights of Key Results Secured to Date with UN Support A number of policy and regulatory instruments have been implemented to provide better protection against economic and life-course shocks to those in need. These include: amendment of the Social Security Regulatory Act No.8 of 2008, Adoption of the Social Security Funds Act No.5 of 2012, as well as the implementation of six newly designed social security regulations and guidelines. New national Productive Social Safety Net (PSSN) programme, comprising of conditional cash transfers linked to behavioural change has been rolled out, following launch by President Kikwete in August It currently reaches 135,000 household with cash transfers. The Second National Costed Plan of Action for Most Vulnerable Children (NCPA for MVC II) was launched by the Prime Minister in February 2013, which includes a comprehensive regulatory framework for child protection system strengthening as one of the four strategic objectives, supporting thousands of MVC children with care, psychosocial support and access to social services. To date the UN has supported the government to establish 22 district level child protection systems. The National Plan of Action for the Prevention and Response to Violence against Children (NPA VAC) was launched in April 2013, providing the legal basis for actions to protect Tanzanian children, 30% of whom are threatened by physical, emotional and sexual violence. Government and two local NGOs successfully tested a model for long-term care solutions for street children, resulting in the reintegration of 154 children into their families and communities. In addition, an inter-ministerial committee on the prevention and response to gender-based violence was established in Zanzibar by its President. Also, services have been provided to 2,137 children (1,003 girls) on the streets, including food, medical and art therapy. Girls protection and support strengthened by providing shelter, food and psycho-social counselling to 375 girl runaways from Female Genital Cutting/Mutilation (FGC/M) and 2013 saw a record number of girls (over 800) participate in alternative rites of passage with parental support. Dialogue and training involving District officials, traditional Kurya leaders, CSOs and FBOs in Tarime resulted in pledges by Kurya cultural elders to stop FGC/M by A Critical Issue Brief on FGC/M led to the issuance of directives to Mara authorities to step up their response to FGC/M in their region. Technical assistance and awareness-raising on the crime of trafficking in persons has resulted in significant progress in two areas: 1) the necessary regulations to enable the effective implementation of the 2008 Anti-Trafficking Act have been drafted; 2) a Directory of Service Providers assisting victims of trafficking has been published and is now used by members of the national Anti-Trafficking Committee, local NGOs, journalists, and the general public across Tanzania and Zanzibar. A database containing statistical data on victims of trafficking developed, enabling a coordinated response by trained stakeholders for effective prevention and prosecution of trafficking as well as tailored assistance to victims. In addition, through the UN s support to specialized shelters, over 100 victims of trafficking received help, counselling, and/or vocational training to overcome their trauma and start new lives, and over 85 of these victims were successfully reunified with their families. United Nations Resident Coordinator s Office P. O. Box 9182, Dar es Salaam - Tanzania Phone: Fax: To learn more about the additional areas of cooperation between the UN and the Government of Tanzania under the UNDAP, please consult the UNDAP Information Kit or visit

17 WATER, SANITATION AND HYGIENE WATER, SANITATION AND HYGIENE United Nations in Action WASH UN is taking an upstream approach, targeting technical assistance and capacity development to improve national WASH implementation and coordination mechanisms and the application of best practices. Priority areas include WASH in schools; sanitation, hygiene and household water treatment and safe storage; emergency WASH; and proper management of national water resources. UN has the strongest comparative advantage in all of these areas. UN is supporting ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) to: sustain effective school WASH, national coordination and scale up mechanisms; build the capacity and skills of MDAs to introduce coordinated UN WASH Planned Results Relevant ministries, departments and agencies provide a coordinated, harmonised response for increased coverage and improved quality of child, girl friendly and accessible school Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Government of Tanzania and Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar implements a coordinated, scaled up national response for improved sanitation and hygiene Government of Tanzania and Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar adopts evidence based measures to enhance decision making; equity and inclusion of women, children and vulnerable populations in Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Zanzibar Water authority (ZAWA) and WASH pilot project in Dar es Salaam improve sustainability of their services Relevant ministries, departments, agencies and local government authorities improve coordination and integrate IWRM (Integrated Water Resource Management) into their sector plans and have strengthened environmental health related policies, strategies and capacities to undertake environmental health impact assessments Photo by UNICEF/Giacomo Pizozzi sanitation, hygiene and household water treatment improvement; strengthen the Environmental Engineering and Pollution Control Organisation, a leading Tanzanian NGO in sanitation technical capacity development; and provide technical assistance for improving monitoring and evaluation, advocacy and analytical capacity for WASH. The UN is also providing assistance and financial aid for the development of a national sanitation and hygiene strategy. Agencies will build the capacity of the WASH sector for emergency preparedness and response. In Zanzibar, the UN focus is on water supply and adequate financial investment in the sector. Special attention is paid to building a wider consensus in Government in support of developing a sanitation and hygiene policy. A relatively large proportion of the WASH budget is allocated to strengthening the Zanzibar Water Authority and improving the efficiency of water supply. Issues of equity, sustainability, pollution and the effect of climate change on water supply are addressed through technical assistance to ministries and government agencies. Officials are encouraged to incorporate water resource management into sector plans, environmental health strategies and environmental impact assessments. Turn over for details on how the UN is responding

18 SUPPORT THE GOVERNMENT OF TANZANIA IN INCREASING ACCESS TO DRINKING WATER AND BASIC SANITATION AND HYGIENE Highlights of Key Results Secured to Date with UN Support 49,000 children in more than 63 schools provided with quality child/girl friendly and accessible school WASH services on both the mainland and Zanzibar, with improved health and learning outcomes secured. The National School WASH programme includes both soft (school committees oriented, pupils School WASH Clubs established, teachers trained in children hygiene education and communities mobilised) as well as hard (water supplies constructed, toilets refurbished and hand washing facilities added) interventions. WASH facilities provided in two centres (in Missungwi and Shinyanga) hosting children with albinism for their protection, enabling students to access improved services. Government coordination of Sanitation and Hygiene enhanced, with the development of the National Sanitation and Hygiene Programme and Costed Action Plan, launch of the National Sanitation Campaign and creation of the National Sanitation and Hygiene Management Information System. Associated training ensured key personnel were capacitated to implement and manage sanitation and hygiene interventions in 25 regions across 112 LGAs on the mainland. Zanzibar Ministry of Health enabled to conduct accurate environmental health impact assessments to minimize adverse health effects and optimize benefits from planned initiatives. Staff equipped with the knowledge and skills to identify and evaluate public health consequences of proposals and provide recommendations for approval, rejection or modification. Campaign with orientations provided to regional and district water and sanitation teams, ensuring informed decision-making for more effective resource allocation. Further, WASH indicators and definitions harmonised and integrated into the 2012 census for capture of current coverage to inform future equitable service provision. Good practice for promotion of Household Water Treatment and Safe Storage identified, under research study Household Water Treatment and Safe Storage: Collaborative Research to Reduce Morbidity and Mortality from Water Borne Diseases for Poor Rural Women and Children at Scale Across Tanzania for precise targeting of communities and households with no access to safe drinking water services. ZAWA and DAWASA strengthened to improve sustainability of service provision, encompassing business plan development, management of procurement, finances, water quality and provision of water meters. Non-revenue water has reduced, resulting in improved efficiency of water management and services to peri-urban dwellers Pollution flowing into Lake Victoria reduced through improved sustainable water supply and sanitation infrastructure in secondary urban centres. Standardized community behavioural change package targeting three behaviours (hand washing with soap, construction operation and maintenance including proper use of improved toilets/latrines, and household water treatment and safe storage) implemented in Temeke. Further roll out in Mbeya, Iringa and Njombe, with attendant benefits in basic hygiene standards included in the package. More than 3,000,000 people reached with hygiene education messages focusing on hand-washing with soap as part of the Global Hand Washing Day and National Sanitation Week. M&E framework developed on Sanitation and Hygiene for the National Sanitation United Nations Resident Coordinator s Office P. O. Box 9182, Dar es Salaam - Tanzania Phone: Fax: To learn more about the additional areas of cooperation between the UN and the Government of Tanzania under the UNDAP, please consult the UNDAP Information Kit or visit

19 REFUGEES REFUGEES United Nations in Action In Northwest Tanzania, the UN is assisting nearly 100,000 refugees in two camps along with the communities that host them. Several UN agencies are combining expertise to improve service delivery to those refugees. The goal is to strengthen the capacities of local governments to nurture long term development as refugees leave host community areas. The UN also continues to strengthen environmental protection in refugee-populated areas. REFUGEES The UN is supporting landless Tanzanians to get property on former camp grounds. Agencies are also helping to address challenges associated with closing refugee camps. For example, UN collaborates with local authorities in host areas to help manage the transition from decades of humanitarian assistance towards sustainable development. Agencies are helping the Government to address development planning, rehabilitation of former camp structures, border monitoring, land conflict management, sustainable use of natural resources, rule of law and gender challenges such as land ownership by women. UN is scaling up efforts to ensure that refugees remaining in Northwest Tanzanian camps continue to enjoy access to basic services and protection in line UN Refugees Planned Results Refugees have access to basic services and protection in line with international norms and standards Durable solutions for camp-based refugees attained Newly naturalized refugees are able to exercise their rights as Tanzanian citizens and receiving communities and local government authorities are empowered to absorb them Efficient and fair asylum and migration systems strengthened in line with international norms and standards Refugees Int l Women s Day 7 with international norms and standards, including legal protection and documentation. UN agencies are looking for durable solutions for refugee populations such as voluntary repatriation, resettlement in third countries or naturalization and local integration. In addition, receiving communities are being empowered to absorb naturalized populations. With UN support, national and regional systems for migrants and asylum seekers are getting stronger and the public, civil servants and media are being sensitized on their rights and needs. One approach the UN is taking is to develop the capacities of higher learning institutions to deliver training on refugee and migrant laws. Photo by UN/Julie Pudlowski Turn over for details on how the UN is responding

20 TO FIND DURABLE SOLUTIONS FOR REFUGEES IN TANZANIA Highlights of Key Results Secured to Date with UN Support Basic and essential services including food assistance provided to 105,572 refugees according to national and international standards, as a result of support from a range of UN agencies namely UNHCR, UNFPA, UNICEF and WFP. The recommended 2,100 Kcal per person per day was maintained, with additional support provided to vulnerable populations in host communities. Access to water and sanitation, health, nutrition, primary education, protection and community services ensured for refugee children in camps. Notable achievements included: 96% of refugee children enrolled in primary education; increase to 97% retention of primary school girls; 33 litres of portable water per person per day available in the camps, accounting for 13 litres more than the minimum daily standard. Further, most vulnerable children supported with basic social needs, such as clothing and soap. Safety and security of refugee children increased following the upgrading of child friendly service centres. Gender sensitive SRH and SGBV services, according to the Minimum Initial Service Package, delivered to refugees, with community dialogue and discussion sessions on priority areas. All reported cases of SGBV received response services according to the survivors wishes and in accordance with international guidelines and standards. Legal protection and documentation offered to refugees, including for those in prison. 100% of new born babies issued with birth notifications, 100% of refugees registered and dialogue to resolve legal bottlenecks with Government initiated. A total of 34,052 Burundian former refugees from Mtabila refugee camp in North Western Tanzania successfully assisted to return home, in full compliance with international human rights and humanitarian standards. Termed by the Government of Tanzania, as one of the historical milestone achievements by the international community in the quest for durable solutions for refugees. Attributed to the tremendous efforts in cooperation between the two governments, development and implementing partners including UNHCR, IOM and WFP. Belgium and 20 to Ireland). Cultural orientation sessions organized for beneficiaries along with information on housing, employment, education, child care, health, banking, rights and obligations in the new country. Host communities and LGAs empowered to absorb Newly Naturalised Tanzanians through a number of initiatives including: awareness raising campaigns to promote education and health, integrating HIV/Aids and SGBV issues; a mobile legal court in Mishamo Settlement to provide legal aid to Newly Naturalised Tanzanians and surrounding host communities; health post, secondary school and road rehabilitation in relevant districts. Review of refugee policies and legislation, including immigration and citizen laws, initiated to ensure reflection of current country/regional context and alignment to international norms and standards. Advocacy with government continues for a more liberal asylum policy and relaxation of restrictions on freedom of movement and employment. The capacity of Tanzanian immigration officials, from both the mainland and Zanzibar enhanced to process mixed migratory flows at border crossing points. Officers familiarized with the EAC Common Market Protocol and a basic information package on implementation produced. Post-training spot assessments at the trainees workplaces observe positive changes at operational level.. Additional durable solutions identified for 784 refugees, with successful resettlement to third countries (454 to USA, 184 to UK, 64 to Canada, 31 to Australia, 31 to Refugees Burundi Return United Nations Resident Coordinator s Office P. O. Box 9182, Dar es Salaam - Tanzania Phone: Fax: To learn more about the additional areas of cooperation between the UN and the Government of Tanzania under the UNDAP, please consult the UNDAP Information Kit or visit

21 HEALTH AND NUTRITION HEALTH AND NUTRITION United Nations in Action UN is providing technical engagement and capacity building to fill gaps at all levels of the health system, including in technical knowledge, planning, coordination, management, financial and budgeting skills. To help identify priority areas, the UN is providing technical assistance in building and strengthening routine health data collection and analysis. This will enable regional and local government planners to direct resources where they are most needed. UN Health and Nutrition Planned Results Relevant ministries, departments, agencies and local government authorities develop, implement and monitor policies, plans and budgets for effective delivery of health services Tertiary and district health facilities in Zanzibar increase the coverage of quality Emergency Obstetric Care, newborn, child and post natal services Relevant ministries, departments, agencies and local government authorities integrate nutrition into policies, plans and budgets and strengthen institutional arrangements for delivery of service Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, local government authorities and Shehias (local government authorities in Zanzibar) strengthen community health structures and communication strategies for promoting health and nutrition behaviors Ministry of Health and Social Welfare and local government authorities produce quality and timely data for evidence-based planning and decision making Ministry of Health and Social Welfare and local government authorities develop human resources for health policy and plans An effective national integrated supply chain and management system for medical supplies is implemented UN is also supporting a range of enhanced training and skills development programmes to enable health care workers to deliver comprehensive priority services identified in the national health sector strategy. To address the human resource challenge, the UN is providing technical support for the development of a national health sector training plan that will guide human resources planning nationwide. This includes technical assistance for training and accrediting community health workers in Tanzania. Furthermore, the UN is assisting the government to address the availability and supply of essential medicines and health and nutrition commodities across the country. The UN is also helping to review the national medicines policies and supply strategy. Finally, the UN is expanding technical assistance and capacity building to help better integrate nutrition into the country s health and nutrition policies, plans and budgets. HEALTH & NUTRITION Turn over for details on how the UN is responding

22 HELP THE GOVERNMENT OF TANZANIA TO REDUCE CHILD MORTALITY AS WELL AS TO IMPROVE DELIVERY OF HEALTH SERVICES AND NUTRITION Highlights of Key Results Secured to Date with UN Support Health facilities facilitated to improve availability of quality Maternal, Newborn and Child Health services through the provision of medical equipment and an improved referral system to peer learning districts on both the Tanzania Mainland and Zanzibar. Targeted support to selected regions and districts has improved national level supervision, enabling redress of gaps and increase in functional accessibility of health facilities. Access to Emergency Obstetrics Care (EMoC) and Sexual Reproductive Health services increased on the mainland following renovation, staff training and equipment provision across five targeted high burden health centres in Shinyanga, Simiyu and Geita regions. Essential Maternal Newborn Child Health equipment delivered to 70% of the health facilities in Mbeya, Iringa and Njombe, alongside basic EMoC training to 100 service providers. A critical mass of district trainers in new-born resuscitation countrywide has been secured. Latest trainings included: 479 district ToTs and tutors from Nurse Midwife and Nurse training institutions in mainland and Zanzibar; 918 service providers on the mainland and 250 in Zanzibar. All health facilities providing delivery services in Zanzibar (43) now contain newborn resuscitation equipment. Number of new Family Planning acceptors in Shinyanga region increased following various interventions to improve uptake of Sexual Reproductive Health Information, Education and Communication services. Latest figures confirm 84,617 accessed services in the high birth rate region throughout Nutrition Officers or focal persons to ensure nutrition issues are incorporated in district level health plans and budgets. More rational use of medicines promoted, with the development and dissemination of Standard Treatment Guidelines and Medicines and Therapeutics Committees Guidelines to all health facilities in the country. Following sensitisation, Medicines Therapeutic Committees are now operational in all regional and district hospitals in the country. The quality and safety of medicines in Zanzibar have been improved by supporting the Zanzibar Food and Drug Board to put in place quality assurance and registration systems. Several Standard Operating Procedures, quality manual and client service charter have been developed. This has increased the efficiency and effectiveness of the agency in overseeing the quality of medicines and processed food circulating in Zanzibar. Safe and sufficient cold storage capacity secured, enabling the successful introduction of two new vaccines (Rota and Pneumococcal) to significantly reduce child mortality due to diarrhoea and pneumonia. 35 walk-in cold rooms installed in each region, increasing capacity at regional level from 17,338 litres to 273,815 litres. National immunization coverage remained high at above 90%.. STEPs survey which assesses risk factors for major Non- Communicable Diseases (NCD) conducted and analysis finalized. The process built and strengthened the country s capacity in NCD surveillance. STEPs results utilised in the formulation of a National NCD Action Plan, guiding advocacy and NCD control at all levels of implementation. The Government of Tanzania s commitment to scale up nutrition interventions heightened with the launch of the Presidential Call for Action on Nutrition held in May % of councils have established Steering Committees on nutrition; 86% of districts (including municipals) and 77% of regions have appointed United Nations Resident Coordinator s Office P. O. Box 9182, Dar es Salaam - Tanzania Phone: Fax: To learn more about the additional areas of cooperation between the UN and the Government of Tanzania under the UNDAP, please consult the UNDAP Information Kit or visit

23 GOVERNANCE GOVERNANCE GOVERNANCE United Nations in Action Under Government leadership, the UN in Tanzania is assisting the administration, its agencies and nonstate actors to strengthen capacities to improve good governance. UN assistance is helping to ensure stronger reform coordination, stepped up progress in anti-corruption and the development of priority core reforms in Zanzibar. Improved Government capacity to lead, manage and coordinate international development assistance is another priority for the UN. This goal is closely linked to improving Government s capacity to plan, budget, monitor and evaluate services nationally and locally. To improve Tanzania s level of engagement on human rights both domestically and internationally, the UN is providing technical assistance and capacity building to both Government and civil society. This will ensure more credible, reliable and comprehensive monitoring and reporting. As well, it will further national adherence to international treaty obligations and the fulfillment of human rights and development objectives. UN Governance Planned Results Relevant ministries, departments and agencies advance key national strategies for good governance Government of Tanzania leads more effective aid management and aid coordination Select ministries, departments, agencies, local government authorities have increased capacity for planning, budgeting, monitoring and reporting Government of Tanzania advances fulfillment of its international treaty obligations Government of Tanzania s justice system better protects the rights of women and children in contact/conflict with the law and is better able to respond to their needs Select communities participate in democratic and peaceful discourse Key institutions effectively implement their election and political functions UN is supporting Government reform of the justice system on behalf of women and children, providing technical assistance to develop policies and strategies for strengthening child and juvenile justice, women s legal rights and addressing issues such as gender based violence. UN has a strong record in supporting electoral processes and improving management of the polls for the Union and Zanzibar. Support will continue to be provided to the National Electoral Commission and Zanzibar Electoral Commission. UN is encouraging community activities that support deeper democratic discourse and the peaceful settlement of conflict. Pilot projects in rural areas to improve access to information through radio are being supported to encourage community dialogue and public participation. UN is also encouraging freedom of opinion, expression and access to information as a means of creating an informed citizenry that participates fully in the nation s development, a critical catalyst for increased transparency and accountability. Turn over for details on how the UN is responding

24 STRENGTHEN THE CAPACITY OF THE GOVERNMENT OF TANZANIA TO IMPROVE GOOD GOVERNANCE Highlights of Key Results Secured to Date with UN Support Anti-corruption agenda advanced as a core component of good governance through a range of measures supported by UNDP, UN Women and UNODC. Preliminary results include: new National Anti-Corruption Strategy and Action Plan (NACSAP III) development, new anti-corruption agency in Zanzibar established; Tanzania s compliance with the UN Convention Against Corruption reviewed. Effective parliamentary oversight, management and administration promoted through a wide range of trainings and seminars on parliamentary and committee rules, gender responsive budgeting and national budget oversight, poverty reduction strategies as well as more inclusive law making. In total 92% of MPs and 45% of the Secretariat staff participated, ensuring more effective functioning of Committees and improved quantity and quality of Questions in parliament. Additional support to women MPs was jointly provided by UNDP and UN Women. Aid Management Information Systems upgraded and integrated into national budget, expenditure and planning instruments, informed by South- South knowledge sharing. Tanzania won the 2012 Development Gateway 1st Prize, with the strong role of the Aid Management Platform in the global International Aid Transparency Initiative process praised. Home received legal information. Over 200 children released from detention, following the dismissal of their cases or their acquittal, 32 children bailed, cases expedited and the number of children held at Keko Remand Prison and Upanga Retention Home reduced. Access to justice improved for survivors/victims of GBV and child abuse through Police Gender and Children s Desks, roll-out to all 417 main police stations on the mainland and in Zanzibar. UNICEF is working in close collaboration with UNFPA and UN Women to operationalize the Desks, supporting police training for effective response to GBV and child abuse cases. Legal aid services delivered to 1,685 women and children survivors of SGBV in legal aid clinics and 123 women in paralegal units. 11 related cases won, 6 clients properties restored and 4 reconciliations successfully concluded. Cultural rights successfully strengthened in the field of Intangible Cultural Heritage through the creation of a national inventory with the involvement of custodian communities. Files developed for nomination into the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity and to the list of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding, thereby ensuring their protection for future generations. Tanzania Socio-Economic Database (TSED) revitalised, with joint support from UNICEF and UNDP. Robust systematization, storage and analysis of indicators in the economy, infrastructure, agriculture, environment, governance, health and other sectors enabled for improved evidence-based planning across Government. Gender Responsive Budgeting tools and practices, including monitoring systems to track performance of interventions such as sector gender budget statements, utilised by the two legislatures, MoF and local government. Adequate financing is imperative if interventions to address gender gaps are to be effectively implemented. 100% of children appearing in the juvenile court in Dar es Salaam (the only juvenile court in the country) enjoyed full legal representation and 100% of children in Segerea and Keko prisons and Upanga Detention United Nations Resident Coordinator s Office P. O. Box 9182, Dar es Salaam - Tanzania Phone: Fax: To learn more about the additional areas of cooperation between the UN and the Government of Tanzania under the UNDAP, please consult the UNDAP Information Kit or visit

25 EMERGENCIES, DISASTER PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE EMERGENCIES, DISASTER PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE United Nations in Action UN assistance is enhancing the disaster management capacity of government authorities and local communities to maintain effective and coordinated emergency preparedness and response. This includes assisting the Government to establish effective communication mechanisms to enable communities to prepare for and respond to disasters timely and effectively. The goal is to improve early warning systems at the district, ward and village levels as well as to improve coordination and leadership capacity of central government. The UN is assisting in building supply stocks and providing access to them, as well as meeting food security needs ahead of disasters. EMERGENCIES UN Emergencies and Disaster Relief Planned Results Prime Minister s Office (PMO) and Chief Minister s Office (CMO) - Disaster Management Departments (DMDs) effectively lead Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR) with a focus on areas most susceptible to disasters Communities have access to improved credible emergency information to enable early action Relevant ministries, departments, agencies, local government authorities and non-state actors are prepared, have adequate sectoral capacity and provide an effective intra coordinated response in WASH, health, education, protection, agriculture, food security and nutrition in emergencies Prime Minister s Office (PMO) - Disaster Management Departments (DMDs) provide timely access to emergency food assistance to food insecure and vulnerable households in emergency situations In addition, the UN is developing sector level monitoring, stocking of necessary supplies in vulnerable areas ahead of time and other support capacities to ensure intra-governmental coordination in core areas of water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), health and nutrition, education, protection, agriculture and food security. Nutrition in emergencies is addressed through support to ministries, departments and agencies. The goal is to establish a responsive food distribution and needs assessment system that addresses the most vulnerable populations. The UN will work to ensure that the Government continues to refine targeting criteria for the populations most in need of humanitarian assistance. The UN is also helping to educate vulnerable communities about the importance of preparing for disasters to help reduce their impact. Turn over for details on how the UN is responding

26 ENHANCE THE DISASTER MANAGEMENT CAPACITY OF THE GOVERNMENT OF TANZANIA Highlights of Key Results Secured to Date with UN Support The community managed targeting and distribution approach which equips communities to identify, among themselves, those most in need of assistance. The roll-out of Emergency Preparedness and Response Plans to community level and simulation exercises have further enhanced coordination among different stakeholders and ensured clear delineation of roles and responsibilities for duty bearers and right holders in managing disasters in country. Internationally agreed disaster management gender and human rights standards have been incorporated into revised National Operational Guidelines (NOG), ensuring more effective assistance to the most vulnerable sectors of affected populations in times of emergency. Three UN agencies UNDP, UNFPA and WFP collaborated to ensure integration of issues pertaining to Sexual Reproductive Health, Food Security and Entitlements. Two disaster simulation exercises were undertaken to test guidelines and existing coordination frameworks, involving Government, NGOs, CSOs and media, on the mainland and Zanzibar. Identified coordination gaps were addressed through a follow-up Action Plan. Members of the disaster management structures in disaster prone districts and Shehias on both the mainland and in Zanzibar were enabled to participate in risk, vulnerability and capacity assessments, with five Emergency Preparedness and Response Plans (EPRP) consequently developed. In line with the NOG, Community Managed Targeting and Distribution (CMTD) mechanisms were adopted to address targeting (inclusion and exclusion) errors. Communities identified the most in need using their own criteria, resulting in the inclusion of most vulnerable groups including women and children, elderly and disabled persons. information including sharing updates on emergency tools and guidelines in EPR. A Nutrition Assessment in 61 districts provided information on the nutritional status of children and guidance for food security and nutrition interventions for areas that have been identified as having pockets of food insecurity. 1,000 cartons of Ready to Use Food (Plumpy Nuts) to cater for 1,000 children in an event of emergency are in place. Awareness to plan for education in emergencies has increased among education officers, planning officers and representatives from CBOs, NGOs and ADEM in the three regions of Njombe, Mbeya and Iringa as a result of orientation sessions on Education in Emergency resource package as well as integration of EiE in school plans in Mbeya, Iringa and Njombe districts. There have been reduced incidences of threats to crops from pests and diseases with improved food security outcomes, following control operations informed by district level early warning systems. Monitoring also feeds into regional efforts to track trans-boundary pests. Food and non-food assistance was delivered to most affected households identified under biannual food and nutrition surveys. Assessments conducted and supported jointly by UNICEF, FAO and WFP contribute to more holistic and effective interventions. The collaboration also enables application of the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification to standardise the severity and magnitude of food insecurity in Tanzania for cross country comparison and necessary action. Support was provided to strengthen capacity for Disaster Management Departments of the Prime Minister s Office (mainland) and 2nd Vice Presidents Office (Zanzibar) through Emergency Focal Points coordination meetings involving stakeholders from government ministries and departments and NGO s. The meetings provided a forum for exchange of United Nations Resident Coordinator s Office P. O. Box 9182, Dar es Salaam - Tanzania Phone: Fax: To learn more about the additional areas of cooperation between the UN and the Government of Tanzania under the UNDAP, please consult the UNDAP Information Kit or visit