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Tanzania key challenges
Ayman Saad Internship Like numerous developing nations, Tanzania encounters various obstacles that affect its social, economic, and political environment. These are some of the most urgent concerns: 1. Poverty and Economic DisparitiesExamining Poverty Rates: Despite consistent economic growth, a notable portion of Tanzania’s population resides below the poverty line. There is a clear disparity in…
Historical Context: Ethiopia’s Landlocked Status
Ethiopia’s historical maritime ambitions date back to the 19th century. The loss of its coastal territories, particularly Eritrea, part of Ethiopia until its independence in 1993, significantly constrained Ethiopia’s access to international trade routes. Before the Eritrean-Ethiopian War of 1998-2000, Ethiopia had used Eritrean ports like Massawa and Assab as vital gateways for trade and…
Corporate Social Responsibility in Africa
Author: AYMAN SAAD Corporate social responsibility intern Achieving Long-Term Economic Success with CSR in AfricaCorporate social responsibility (CSR) has gained traction worldwide for companies to be held accountable for their impact on society and the environment. CSR promotes economic growth, better living conditions, and social welfare. Given Africa’s distinctive social, financial, and environmental characteristics, corporate social…
Comparison Of Refugee Policies Between Ethiopia And Tanzania
Art In Tanzania Intern Soohyun Won Human Rights Advocacy internship with Art in Tanzania Due to its unstable situation, Africa, where a condition of the influx of refugees occurs frequently, continues to have problems with migration. The recurrence of refugees coming into the nations of this continent causes social confusion that spreads to transnational issues,…
Climate Change and Human Rights in Africa
By: Macy Janine Pamaranglas – Art in Tanzania Intern Introduction Climate change has always been a topic of concern mainly because lack of climate action can not only lead to environmental damages, but it can also to human rights violations. According to the 2022 Ibrahim Forum Report, food insecurity has affected 800 million people in…
Black Lives Matter and Africa’s Point of View
By: Macy Janine Pamaranglas – Art in Tanzania Intern With the death of George Floyd in 2020, countless people were enraged by the cause of his demise. White police officer Derek Chauvin kneeled on his neck while Floyd was screaming for his life. Thus, the phrase “I can’t breathe” became iconic. As a result, the…
Food Insecurity in Tanzania: A Challenge That Still Remains
By: Macy Janine Pamaranglas – Art in Tanzania Intern Introduction According to the Food & Agriculture Organization (FAO), food insecurity refers to the “lack [of] regular access to enough safe and nutritious food for normal growth and development and an active and healthy life”. There are several causes to food insecurity including poverty, unemployment, or…
Corporate Social Responsibility: The Case of Barrick Gold Mine
By: Macy Janine Pamaranglas – Art in Tanzania Intern What is Corporate Social Responsibility? Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is a business model which involves accountability in terms of the process and impact the company has on the society; it could be social, economic, and environmental. When a company adopts the CSR model, it has the…
Media Repression in Tanzania
By: Macy Janine Pamaranglas – Art in Tanzania Intern In celebration of International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists last November 2, it is vital to encourage States to protect media personnel and “to promote a safe and enabling environment for [them] to perform their work independently and without undue interference”. Journalists are…
FGM in Tanzania: A Violation of Women and Girls’ Rights
By: Macy Janine Pamaranglas – Art in Tanzania Intern What is FGM? Female genital mutilation (FGM) refers to a procedure of removing a female’s external genitalia either partially or completely; it can also be any other form of injury to the female’s genitals. However, studies have shown that FGM has no particular health benefits. Instead,…