Photo of member of parliament (MP) and staff from GSDI after critical discussion on sexual reproductive health and the rights related to sexual reproductive health. The meeting were held at Royal Village Hotel in Dodoma on 22 June 2024
Previous
Next

Recent Updates

About Us

Global South Development Initiatives (GSDI) strives to empower the rural and urban communities with adaptive resilience strengthening mechanisms to enable them to confront local and global challenges with an ultimate goal of eradicating poverty.

GSDI at Youth Conference on a Public Debt

The Youth have been urged to be in a fore front in monitoring a national debt to ensure its sustainability. The call was made by Mr. Hebron Mwakagenda, the Executive Director of Tanzania Coalition on Debt and Development (TCDD) during a Youth Conference on Public Debt held on 10th July, 2024 at FQ Hotel in Dodoma city.

Group photo of youth leaders from various CSOs at the conference on a national debt held on 10 July, 2024 at FQ Hotel in Dodoma Municipality

A representative from GSDI, Ms Munica Muwowo expressed that it is the duty of youth to monitor projects implemented by the Government for the sake of ensuring that there is no public resources is wasted during implementation. This is important to in ensure that value for money is achieved.

Ms. Munica Muwowo from GSDI stressing a point during youth conference on a national debt held on 10 July, 2024 at FQ Hotel in Dodoma Municipality

GSDI at Integrated Family Planning (FP) and Reproductive Health (RH) and Population, Environment and Development (PED) Action (BUILD)

GSDI was represented at a Building Capacity training for Integrated Family Planning (FP) and Reproductive Health (RH) and Population, Environment and Development (PED) Action (BUILD) which was held in Nairobi in 2023/2024. The project is funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and coordinated led by the African Institute for Development Policy (AFIDEP) in partnership with Leadership for Environment and Development Southern and Eastern Africa (LEAD SEA); PATH Foundation Philippines Inc. (PFPI); FHI 360; and Pan-African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA). It is a global initiative designed to leverage the interconnectedness of Population, Health, Environment, and Development (PHED), to spur strong political commitment, sustained financial resources, and accountability for voluntary family planning and reproductive health in low- and middle-income countries

GSDI at Green Growth and Prosperity

GSDI staff Mr.  Enock Abel represented GSDI at the meeting on  Green Growth and Prosperity held  on 15 April 2024, in Dodoma, under the patronage of H.E. Dr. Philip Isdor Mpango, Vice President of the United Republic of Tanzania. The organisation of the event was managed by UONGOZI Institute in collaboration with the Vice President’s Office and the Office of the Regional Commissioner of Dodoma. 

Delegates of the meeting included Hon. Selemani Saidi Jafo, Minister of State – Vice President’s Office (Union Affairs and Environment), as well as leaders from across Tanzania – and from a range of professions in government, business, academia and civil society

Delegates of the meeting included Hon. Selemani Saidi Jafo, Minister of State – Vice President’s Office (Union Affairs and Environment), as well as leaders from across Tanzania – and from a range of professions in government, business, academia and civil society.

Throughout the event, the presenters and delegates candidly contributed their experiences and ideas on green parks investment and management. specifically, they looked at: (i) policy and institutional frameworks, (ii) successes and failures in national attempts, (iii) lessons and experiences from other countries, (iv) investment opportunities, and (v) strategic partnerships. The event also featured field trips to two green parks within the Dodoma City Council: Medeli One Garden and Chinangali Park. 

Vice President Mpango commenced his address by observing the myriad benefits of green parks. He said: 

“Green parks provide a wide array of benefits, including safeguarding water and other natural sources, addressing climate change challenges by reducing urban temperatures and flood risks, while also enhancing air quality. Furthermore, they reduce the mortality rates resulting from intense heatwaves, limit carbon emissions, and contribute to tourism growth.”

Hon. Philip I. Mpango delivering a key note address to the meeting on Green Growth and Prosperity held on 15 April, 2024 at St Gaspar Hotel in Dodoma , Tanzania
Mr. Enock Abel posing for a picture after attending a meeting on Environment and Prosperity held on 15 April, 2024 at ST Gasper Hotel in Dodoma city, Tanzania

“It is important to promote green parks because they offer a myriad of advantages in the community. Besides being important in environmental benefits they are crucial for relaxation, exercise, and social interaction. Furthermore, green parks contribute to economic development by attracting tourists, stimulating local businesses, and enhancing property values in surrounding areas. They also create employment opportunities through their ecosystem services.’’Mr. Enock Abel