European Parliament Delegation Visits Tanzania on fact-finding mission
The seven members of the Development Committee, composed of the European Parliament (MEP), will visit Tanzania from 24 to 26 February. The visit aims to assess the impact of the EU (EU) on Tanzania investment and the effectiveness of the global portal initiative supporting global infrastructure and development projects.
Led by the Chairman of the Committee, Barry Andrews, the delegation will visit projects focusing on water and sanitation, economic development and port infrastructure, gender equality, education and sustainable fishing practices. The Development Commission oversees EU’s development assistance and cooperation policies. This fact-finding mission will enable them to assess how the EU uses EU funds on the ground.
Members of the European Parliament will meet with the President of the Tanzanian National Assembly and the President of the International Parliamentary Union. Dr. Tulia Ackson; Minister of Community Development, Gender, Women, Children and Special Groups, Hon. Dr. Dorothy Gwajima; Secretary of State for the Presidential Office, Program and Investment, Professor Kitila Mkumbo; and Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and East Africa Cooperation. cosato chumi. They will also interact with representatives of EU diplomatic missions, UN agencies, development banks, the private sector, national development institutions and local civil society representatives. Among other issues, they will discuss sustainable development, inter-parliamentary cooperation and human rights.
About the Development Commission (DEVE)
The Development Commission is responsible for formulating European Parliament’s policies on international development and humanitarian assistance. It oversees global EU-funded development projects to ensure they are aligned with sustainability goals and global cooperation efforts.
Members of the delegation:
- Mr. Barry Andrews Deve, Updated Europe (Ireland)
- Lukas Mandl European People’s Party (Austria)
- Niels Geuk European BJP (Germany)
- Mr. Robert Bidroen’s Socialist and Democratic Progressive Alliance (Poland)
- Mr. György Hölvényi for Europe (Hungary)
- Mr Christopher’s Storm European Conservatives and Reformists (Denmark)
- Ms. Anna-Maja Henriksson Updates Europe (Finland)
Delegations from the United Republic of Tanzania and East African communities were awarded by the Apo Group on behalf of the EU delegation.
