UNFPA Country Programme

UNFPA Assistance to the Government of Tanzania

UNFPA assistance to the Government of Tanzania dates back to 1971. The 2002-2006 Country Programme (CP), representing the 5th cycle of assistance to Tanzania, contributes to the following national outcomes: increased utilisation of quality sexual and reproductive health services and information; effective implementation of population and development policies and programmes; and the enhancement of gender equity and equality and the empowerment of women. UNFPA support is provided in the context of the Tanzania Assistance Strategy and the Poverty Reduction Strategy. In line with the United Nations Assistance Framework (UNDAF), programme assistance focuses on building national capacity and increasing access to basic services.

Programme implementation, coordination, monitoring and evaluation

National institutions are responsible for coordinating and implementing proposed interventions. The President's Office of Planning and Privatization is responsible for the execution and coordination of the country programme. In Zanzibar, the Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs exercise equivalent functions. Major responsibility for the implementation of the three sub-programmes (i.e. i. Reproductive Health, ii. Population and Development and Strategy; and, iii. Gender and Advocacy) fall on government ministries and departments. Civil society institutions ‑ including NGOs, religious organizations, universities, the media, professional associations, the private sector, and training and research institutions – are full partners in programme implementation. They would be involved based on their comparative advantages in relation to service provision, advocacy, gender mainstreaming, research and training. Emphasis would be placed on institutions with activities focused at the district and community levels. To make these institutions more effective partners, they would be encouraged to participate in the planning, monitoring and evaluation of key activities.

For full text of the 2002-2006 Country Programme (CP) for Tanzania click here