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Expression of Interest - preparation of legal framework for the TEITI

Web Master — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 16:56:34 +0800

Specific Procurement Notice

Closing date: 23-7-2010

Notice number: P115161

Abstract:

Proceedings from the "Regional Conference on Africa's Oil, Gas and Mineral Resources for Development"

Web Master — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 19:40:37 +0800

Proceedings from the "Regional Conference on Africa's Oil, Gas and Mineral Resources for Development: The role of Legislators, CSOs and Media"

Conference Report:

CSO participation in the JAST framework

Web Master — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 21:55:57 +0800

55 CSO representatives were invited to a two-day Working Session by the Ministry of Finance, from 22nd to 23rd, June 2010 in Kibaha to work out how they can participation in the Joint Assistance Strategy for Tanzania (JAST) framework. At the end of the workshop, the CSO representatives agreed in principle to participate though they felt more time was required to reflect on the structure, the criteria and ToRs for engagement as well as the division of labour.

CDCF Budget first Allocation

Web Master — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 15:50:53 +0800

click on the link to see the first CDCF allocation

Collaborating with Parliament to make the most of Extractive Industries in Tanzania

Web Master — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 13:57:56 +0800

A presentation made during a meeting for implementers of Parliamentary Pilot projects held in Dar es Salaam in May 2010. The projects are designed to equip legislators, parliamentary staff, CSOs and media with the baseline knowledge, intellectual resources, and training to effectively oversee the executive’s management of the extractive sectors.

For the presentation entitled 'Collaborating with Parliament to make the most of Extractive Industries in
Tanzania', click here

Policy Forum speech at multi-stakeholder meeting on MKUKUTA II

Web Master — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 18:38:50 +0800

Our dear guest, the Permanent Secretary Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs, Mr Ramadhan Kija, Deputy Permanent Secretary Ministry of Finance, Dr Likwelile, Ambassadors and Members of the Diplomatic Corps, Permanent Secretaries, Members of Parliament as representatives, Distinguished guests, Ladies and Gentlemen.

CSO MKUKUTA review process technical team meeting 22nd May 2010 Dar es Salaam

Web Master — Tue, 18 May 2010 17:45:19 +0800

CSOs coordinating civil society inputs in MKUKUTA II are holding a one day technical meeting on Saturday 22nd May 2010 in Dar es Salaam from 0900hrs – 1600hrs. The venue will be communicated soon.

The MKUKUTA review process is in the completion point of conducting consultations on the Zero draft MKUKUTA II. On the part of CSOs, consultations have been conducted at various levels including:

CSO comments on the new Mining Bill 2010

Web Master — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 13:46:24 +0800

Policy Forum, together with other Civil Society Organisations and mining interest groups prepared and submitted analysis of the new Mining Bill of 2010 to the Parliamentary Energy and Minerals Committee at the Public Hearing on Sunday the 18th of April 2010 in Dodoma.

Tanzania Mining Bill 2010

Web Master — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 23:29:03 +0800

"A BILL for An Act to re-enact with substantial amendments the provisions that regulate the
law relating prospecting for minerals, mining,processing and dealing in minerals, to granting, renewal and termination of mineral rights, payment of royalties, fees and other charges and any other relevant matters" read more

PRESS STATEMENT: Proposed changes to be considered in the new mining act

Web Master — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 19:23:20 +0800

We, the civil society and media, having analysed and debated on the changes proposed by the
Ministry of Energy and Minerals to the new mining Act, hereby acknowledge the good intention
and commitment of the Government of Tanzania to address, read more