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The document details the career of Salim Ahmed Salim, a Tanzanian diplomat who played a central role in the decolonisation of Africa and the fight against apartheid. It examines his strategic work within the UN Special Committee on Decolonization, his efforts to secure material support for liberation movements, and his tenure as Secretary-General of the OAU (1989–2001). The text highlights his contributions to the institutional transformation of the OAU into the African Union, his advocacy for 'non-indifference' in the face of genocide and war crimes, and his work in conflict resolution in regions such as Darfur and the Great Lakes.

The document examines the intersection of Tanzania's COVID-19 recovery strategy and its climate commitments under the NDC. It argues that the pandemic's recovery phase provides a strategic opportunity to implement 'green recovery' by leveraging investment complementarities across sectors such as agriculture, health, tourism, and water. The paper highlights a significant financing gap, noting that 96% of NDC funding is expected from development partners, and advocates for innovative climate financing and public-private partnerships to de-risk investments, particularly for smallholder farmers.

Russia is attempting to revive historical ties with Tanzania and Zambia, focusing on military collaboration, nuclear power, and education, although many agreements have not materialized. While Zanzibar has become a destination for Russian tourists, both Tanzania and Zambia have sought debt relief from Russia to fund development.

The document assesses the Tanzanian parliamentary system, analyzing its structure, the balance of power between the executive and legislature, and the effectiveness of its engagement with civil society. It highlights a significant disparity between the perceptions of parliamentarians and civil society organizations regarding the transparency and adequacy of legislative processes, particularly concerning the time allowed for public consultation on bills and the scrutiny of international loans. While formal mechanisms for oversight exist, such as standing committees and question-and-answer sessions, the paper identifies constraints including party supremacy, limited resources for MPs, and the use of 'certificates of urgency' to bypass public publication of bills.

The project targets the Kilombero district on mainland Tanzania and the North A/North B districts on Zanzibar to address forest and wetland degradation driven by agricultural expansion, specifically rice production. It proposes a cross-sectoral approach combining integrated landscape management, the development of sustainable rice supply chains, and natural ecosystem restoration. The project aims to restore 120,000 hectares of land and mitigate 10 million metric tons of CO2e, with a total project cost of approximately $67.26 million, including GEF financing and significant co-financing from the Tanzanian government and international partners.

The FOLUR project aims to promote sustainable rice value chains and integrated landscape management in the Kilombero district (mainland Tanzania) and North A/North B districts (Zanzibar) to prevent deforestation. Because specific activity sites are not yet determined, this framework provides the procedures for developing site-specific Environmental and Social Management Plans (ESMPs) and Livelihood Restoration Plans (LRPs). The project is classified as 'Category B', meaning impacts are expected to be site-specific and reversible. Key safeguards include a prohibition on physical displacement, private land acquisition, and the use of high-risk pesticides. Implementation is led by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism (MNRT) with technical supervision from WWF, utilizing a Project Management Unit (PMU) and Landscape Coordination Units (LCUs) to monitor compliance and manage a Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM).