Tanzania Announces over 47 New Commitments for Women's Development

In a recent announcement, Tanzania has proclaimed over 47 new commitments with an intent to improvise decent work conditions, specifically for females in formal and informal sectors, both. The declaration has been made during the Generation Equality Forum’s (GEF) high-level meeting.

This particular initiative spotlights the efforts of the country towards addressing the disparity in employment conditions since there’s only 25% of women are currently in formal sector and that to in wage employment with most of them working informally. These commitments would make a working space better for women in both the sectors.

Angellah Kairuki, Generation Equality National Advisory Committee Chairperson and advisor to President Samia Suluhu Hassan has stated the significance of the private sector’s essential role in advancing economic empowerment for women. She said, “For sustainable growth and effective programs promoting women's success, it is vital to integrate female inclusion into the core systems of business operations.”

Dr Mitra Sadananda, UN Women’s Charge Officer added, “The private sector is crucial in driving this change. Globally, it employs 70 to 90 percent of the workforce, and in Tanzania, this figure is 75 to 80 percent. Strengthening our partnerships is key to advancing the gender equality agenda.”