A DEVE delegation from the European Parliament will visit Tanzania from February 24-26, 2025, led by Chair Barry Andrews. The mission aims to evaluate the impact of EU initiatives, particularly Global Gateway, on local development, focusing on sectors such as water, education, and gender equality. The delegation will engage with government officials and local civil society to discuss sustainable development and human rights issues.
From February 24 to 26, 2025, a delegation from the Committee on Development (DEVE) of the European Parliament will visit Tanzania. Led by Chair Barry Andrews, this delegation of seven Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) seeks to obtain first-hand information regarding various Global Gateway initiatives and development cooperation projects in the region. Their mission aims to evaluate the effectiveness of EU investments in Tanzania and their overall impact on the community and economy.
The MEPs will focus on specific development sectors, conducting site visits to projects centered on water and sanitation, economic advancement, port infrastructure, gender equality, education, and sustainable fishing. During their three-day mission, they are scheduled to engage with government ministers and representatives from EU diplomatic missions, UN agencies, development banks, and the private sector, as well as engage with local development agencies.
In addition, the MEPs will have discussions with their Tanzanian parliamentary counterparts and local civil society members on critical topics such as sustainable development, inter-parliamentary collaboration, and human rights. This visit presents an opportunity to strengthen ties between the EU and Tanzania while promoting shared objectives in development and sustainable growth.
The DEVE delegation’s visit to Tanzania from February 24 to 26, 2025, under the leadership of Barry Andrews, emphasizes the European Parliament’s commitment to understanding and enhancing development cooperation. By evaluating EU investments and engaging with various stakeholders, the MEPs aim to assess the real impact of initiatives on both the local economy and societal issues such as human rights and gender equality.
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