Press Release: Danish Delegation Conducted
Consultations in Tanzania
30.11.2018 14:00
A high-level delegation from the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs has completed a 2-day visit
in Tanzania. The visit was part of an on-going review of Danish development cooperation with
Tanzania prompted by the gradual worsening of the human rights situation and the shrinking
of civic space in the country. Following a series of negative events, the Danish Minister for
Development Cooperation decided to withhold until further notice a payment of 65 mill. DKK to
the Tanzanian Government and to conduct a thorough review of the situation, including
consultations in Denmark, EU and Tanzania.
During the visit in Tanzania, the delegation had consultations with the Government of
Tanzania, members of the opposition, and representatives from civil society, the media and
religious leaders as well as international development partners. During the meetings with
Government, the delegation underlined that Denmark has been a strong partner to Tanzania
for more than 50 years. The delegation expressed concern for human rights and democracy,
including shrinking political and civic space, women’s rights and protection of the LGBTI
community as well as repressive laws. The delegation strongly encouraged the Government to
deliver concrete improvements on these issues. It was agreed to keep the dialogue open. The
Danish delegation made it clear that the current review would continue over the coming
months, where the situation on the ground would be monitored closely in dialogue with
partners in Tanzania and Denmark. This would assist in determining whether and in what form
the funds would eventually be disbursed.
Link:
http://tanzania.um.dk/en/News/newsdisplaypage/?newsID=D5EE7411-2D2E-4E20-
A59F-97B6E53B510F
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