Press Releases

On this page you will find press releases from the Embassy as well as from the Ministry for Foreign Affairs in Stockholm.

Press Releases from the Embassy:

22 October 2009
Sweden Extends Grant on Supporting Research Capacity in Tanzania
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13 October 2009
"Higher education is an overlooked way of fighting poverty“
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07 October 2009
Tanzania showing leadership in finding sustainable solutions to refugee situation
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01 July 2009
Swedish EU Presidency in Tanzania – promoting human rights, democracy and transparency
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18 May 2009
The Stanbic Bank Tanzania Limited, Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida) and Tanzania Investment Bank Limited have co-sponsored the seminar on Financial Markets with a special focus on “Sources of Infrastructure Finance: Alternative to Grants”, to be held on Monday 18th and Tuesday 19th May, 2009 at the Movenpick Royal Palm Hotel.
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15 May 2009
The Government of the United Republic of Tanzania, through the Ministry of Industry, Trade & Marketing facilitated by Sweden (on behalf of various Development Partners) is launching the Tanzania Trade Integration Strategy (TTIS) for the period 2009 – 2013.
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20 January 2009
Sweden takes over the local European Union Presidency in Tanzania
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07 January 2009
Sweden and Norway grant the equivalent of TSHS 4,1 Billion to support the Government in its development of well-regulated sustainable bio fuel industry in Tanzania. The aim is to contribute to energy security, reduced dependency on oil import and environment protection.
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16 December 2008
Sweden Grants Tanzania with SEK 304 Million Equivalent to TSHS 48.7 Billion to Energy Sector.
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28 September 2007
Swedish Ambassador Staffan Herrström opened ministerial round table on shadow Report on Economic, social and Cultural rights
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30 April 2007
Thinking Tanzania on Track: Vice-President Ali Mohamed Shein opens Workshop on Swedish Support to Research in Tanzania
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14 September 2006
Sweden Grants 3.8 Billion (Tshs. 695.3 Billion) for Poverty Reduction in Tanzania
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