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Keynote Day 1
President Magufuli
Representative Ambassador Masilingi
●Tanzania is becoming East Africa’s largest tourist destination. We can become Africa’s top tourist destination.
●The president is working hard to make sure all sectors are functioning at capacity, including medical equipment that can prevent terminal diseases or save lives of those already affected
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Mr. Ali Mufukuri via video
●Mr. Mufukuri joined us via a video recorded by Clouds Media Group earlier this week
●Tanzanians in the Diaspora can change the way Tanzania and Africa is perceived in the world
●Never give up your Tanzanian identity no matter what citizenship you hold.
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Day 1 Take Aways
Ambassador Mbega
●Ambassador Anisa Mbega shared the power of the Diaspora, including examples from China, Mexico, Nigeria
●Remittances to Tanzania continue to grow
●Engaging the Diaspora has become one of the important activities of our government.
●Hoping this forum will encourage skilled and able Tanzanians in the Diaspora to invest at home.
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Finance and Innovative Funding Mechanisms
●OPIC is currently investing $60 million investments in Tanzania:
●Lending mechanism - sustainable development, allows long-term repayments and adjustments
●June 16th – Expanding Horizons Workshop in Houston. Registration dis code, Houston35 – from $50 to $35. Finance and nsurance programs.
●Dr. Spinelli met with delegates 1-on-1
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Finance and Innovative Funding Mechanisms
●CRDB is encouraging members of the Diaspora to become shareholders
●The Diaspora plays a role in impacting people back home
●Save at home – e.g. via Tanzanite platform.
●Personal and corporate products & services – NHC, WESTADI, ZSSF, PBZ
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Finance and Innovative Funding Mechanisms
●Mr. Gumbs of the Anguilla Electric Company LTD is focused on increasing efficiency and enhancing infrastructure
●He urged the Diaspora not to only rely on major plants for energy – options like solar.
●Become creative and invest in initiatives ourselves. For bigger initiatives - work with big banks and companies.
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Tanzanian Community Leaders
●Community leaders expressed their support for DICOTA and welcomed DICOTA to host their next convention in their communities.
●They described their communities and resources they provide them as well as activities that unite their communities
●We heard from representatives in:
●Chicago; Oregon, Seattle; Wichita
●New York; California; Kansas City
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●Women in the Diaspora are encouraged to be involved in women-led initiatives
●The education and skill levels in the Diaspora can be used to further elevate Tanzania to another level
●It doesn’t matter where you reside, it matters what you do
●Reminded to pay our student loans in Tanzania
Take Aways Day 2
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Take Aways Day 2
●Recurring themes across sectors and fields:
●Sustainable development/projects
●Investing resources back to Tanzania and within families
●In-kind contribution (time) can be as impactful as monetary contributions; e.g. professionals going on trips and donating their time
●Importance of scholarships
●Shipment of supplies can save lives
●Small contribution from the Diaspora can save lives in Tanzania
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The Organizing Committee
Board of Trustees
Mr. Lunda Asmani - Chair
Mr. Fredrick Mjema – Former Chair
Ms. Jessica Che-Mponda - Secretary
Dr. Crispin Semakula
Dr. Kurwa Nyigu
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The Organizing Committee
Board of Trustees
Ms. Miriam Chiume
Mr. Jerry Mkony
Ms. Asha Nyang’anyi
Dr. Mbakisya Onyango
Mr. Nasibu Sareva
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The Organizing Committee …
Executive Committee
Dr. Ndaga Mwakabuta - President
Dr. Lyungai Mbilinyi – Secretary
Ms. Nisa Kibona - Dep. Secretary
Mr. Charles Bishota - Treasurer
Ms. Jane Temu - Asst Treasurer
Dr. Lemmy Meekisho – Member
Dr. Patrick Nhigula - Member
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The Organizing Committee …
Steering Committee
Mr. Gerry Mshana– Chair
Ms. Viola Mbise - Chair
Mr. John Adhero
Ms. Clara Rulegura Ford
Ms. Hilda Curry
Ms. Rahma Kahelo
Ms. Tuga Kalobo
Mr. Peter Kihwili
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The Organizing Committee …
Steering Committee
Mr. Evans Lukosi
Ms. Subira Mabuba
Ms. Anna Matulile
Mr. Daudi Mayocha
Ms. Maria Bondo Mosomi
Ms. Prisca Mshana
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The Organizing Committee …
Mr. Bruce Mushi
Mr. Erasto Mvungi
Mr. Godfrey Ndagala
Mr. Michael Ndejembi
Mr. Alfred Nkunga
Mr. Rodrick Shao
Ms. Maua Swai
Mr. Lambet Tibaigana
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The Organizing Committee …
National Volunteers
Mr. Ngana Andrew-Mziray
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Thank you very much!
Thank you for Coming!
1 comment:
Very impressive! Just a slight change, women should not only be involved in women-led innitiatives because Gender should not precede assignment, women should be encouraged to be on the fore front of each industry because hen push comes yo shove, no gender is exempted. great job DICOTA
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