APRM Tanzania, UNDP sign MoU to boost good governance, development

Daily News reporter

DAR ES SALAAM: The African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) of Tanzania and the

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have entered a two-year cooperation agreement aimed at enhancing collaboration in various areas, including identifying partners and fundraising.

The signing ceremony took place in Dar es Salaam, with representatives from both APRM Tanzania and the UNDP present.

Mr Lamau Mpolo, the executive secretary of APRM Tanzania, and Shigeki Komatsubara, the resident representative of UNDP, signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).

According to the MoU, the two parties intend to cooperate in facilitating information exchange and discussions, as well as assisting each other in activities related to their respective purposes. Additionally, they will identify potential partners willing to contribute to their shared objectives.

Following the signing, Komatsubara praised APRM as a vital institution in promoting good governance in Tanzania. He commended Tanzania for its pioneering role in APRM, highlighting its significance in sharing experiences and promoting investment opportunities, peace, and political stability.

Mr Mpolo emphasized that the agreement will strengthen cooperation between the government and citizens, as APRM serves as a link between the two. He reiterated APRM’s role in reinforcing best practices, identifying deficiencies, and assessing capacity-building needs to promote political stability, economic growth, and sustainable development.

The African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) is a specialized agency of the African Union (AU), initiated in 2002 and established in 2003 under the New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD).

Member countries undergo self-monitoring in various aspects of governance and socio-economic development, with participation from AU stakeholders in the assessment process.

The APRM’s mandate was extended in 2016-2020 to include tracking implementation and overseeing key governance initiatives across the continent, as adopted by the APR Forum of Heads of State and Government.