Seminar: Demokratiske udviklinger i Tanzania

TIME: Friday, 20 April, 13 – 15

VENUE: Danish Institute for International Studies, Main Auditorium, Strandgade 71, ground floor, Christianshavn, 1401 Copenhagen K

TIME: Friday, 20 April, 13 – 15

VENUE: Danish Institute for International Studies, Main Auditorium, Strandgade 71, ground floor, Christianshavn, 1401 Copenhagen K

Democracy in Tanzania may be at a historical juncture. The 2010 elections were described as the most competitive and legitimate in the history of Tanzania, and may be indicative of changing times after years of a one party dominance in the country.

In 2011 Tanzania embarked on a long awaited constitutional reform, which could also have a massive impact on political life.

The aim of the seminar is to explore the state of democracy and political power in Tanzania.

Through presentations on the state of political parties and multiparty dialogue, the constitutional process, and the role and composition of the political elite in Tanzania, the seminar seeks to give an insight into political life in the country.

Speakers include three representatives from DIPD’s new partner in Tanzania, Tanzania Centre for Democracy (TCD). Their visit to Denmark is a unique opportunity to hear Tanzanian perspectives on the political scene in the country.

Speakers:

Daniel Loya, Director, TCD
James Mbatia, Chair of TCD and NCCR-M
Nape Nauye, Central Committee Member and Head of Department of Ideology and Publicity, CCM
Ole Therkildsen, Senior Researcher, DIIS
Bjørn Førde, Director, DIPD

Programme:

13.00-13.15: Introduction; Bjørn Førde, Director, DIPD, Daniel Loya, Director, TCD

13.15-13.35: The Role of Multiparty Dialogue and Political Party Strengthening for Democracy in in Tanzania; James Mbatia, Chair of TCD and NCCR-M

13.35-13.55: A New Constitution – Tool for Strengthening Democracy?; Nape Nauye, Central Committee Member and Head of Department of Ideology and Publicity, CCM

13.55-14.15: Political Elites in Tanzania and Denmark – Similarities, Differences and Implications; Ole Therkildsen, Senior Researcher, DIIS

14.15-15.00: Comments and Discussion

Chair: Bjørn Førde, Director, DIPD

The seminar will be held in English.

Participation is free of charge, but registration is required. Read more about the seminar and use the online registration form on the website no later than Thursday, 19 April at 12.00 noon.

Please await confirmation by e-mail from DIIS for participation.