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The Government of Tanzania has made a commitment, both to its people and to the international community, to improve democratic governance. USAID programming in democracy, human rights and governance builds on previous work that promotes civic and political space, bolsters freedom of expression, improves the advocacy and communication capabilities of local organizations, promotes transparent and accountable systems free from corruption, and strengthens human rights among vulnerable populations.
These activities aim to achieve four sub-purposes: 1) improving the ability of targeted media and civil society organizations (CSOs) to provide more accurate and impartial information; 2) strengthening partner CSO capacities in targeted issue areas; 3) promoting inclusive civic participation and the empowerment of women and youth; and 4) improving citizen participation and oversight of elections and political processes.Additionally, USAID activities promote greater participation in and transparency of electoral processes.
Together, these efforts encourage citizen engagement while increasing public awareness of the roles,responsibilities, and actions of government. Furthermore, these activities advance partnerships with USAID efforts across sectors based on complementary skills and resources, common objectives, and geographic focus to maximize impact.This integrated approach is further strengthened by cross-sectoral collaboration to improve gender equality and empower women and youth.