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Tanzania Minister for Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation, Hon. Amb. Mahmoud Thabit Kombo (MP.) participated in the UNDP High-level roundtable in Roma, Italy aiming to unlock sustainable development opportunities for Africa through mutually beneficial partnerships between Italy and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).
UNDP is crucial in supporting Tanzania’s engagement with the Mattei Plan. With a strong presence in Tanzania and a commitment to sustainable development, UNDP provides technical expertise, facilitates partnerships, and ensures that projects align with national priorities.
Speaking at the roundtable Hon. Kombo said “We are looking for win-win situations,” emphasizing the importance of partnerships that benefit both Italian investors and Tanzanian citizens. Tanzania has already submitted proposals under the Mattei Plan, targeting key sectors such as climate change, renewable energy, blue economy, livestock and fisheries as well as agriculture.
The country is particularly interested in leveraging its established coffee industry to promote climate-smart practices. “We believe coffee can add a lot of value to the climate,” the minister noted, highlighting the potential for sustainable coffee production to contribute to economic growth and environmental protection.
Tanzania is rich in a great youth population. Minister Kombo stresses the importance of involving the youth in all developmental projects, including environmental initiatives to protect Tanzania’s waterbodies from microplastics and their impacts. The UNDP’s Youth for Climate (Y4C) promotes youth-led innovative solutions to environmental challenges.
Tanzania aims to leverage the Mattei Plan, with UNDP’s support. “Together if we take care of Mother Earth, Mother Earth will take care of us all,” Hon. Kombo concluded, underscoring the importance of collective action in addressing global challenges.
Other African countries including; Zambia, Angola, and DRC also participated in these deliberations.
