Invitation to tender

Development Cooperation // 02/09/2010 //

The Embassy of Norway is looking for a long term consultant on Climate Change and Environment.

Development Cooperation // 04/08/2010 //

Long lasting power cuts have in the past been a hazard on Unguja, Zanzibar, threatening health and economy. A new 25 MW emergency and back-up generator capacity is now in place, with funding from Norway, Sweden and the UK.

Employment Opportunity

Development Cooperation // 18/08/2010 //

The Energy team at the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Dar es Salaam is currently in need of reinforcement. We therefore invite applicants from suitably qualified candidates for the position as Programme Officer for Energy. Application deadline: 1 Sept. 2010.

Climate change Initiative - REDD+

Development Cooperation // 01/07/2010 //

The Royal Norwegian Embassy and the Wildlife Conservation Society signed a contract to implement pilot project on Reduced Emissions from Deforestation and forest Degradation (REDD+) 24 June 2010.

Bill Clinton visiting Mtwara
Photo: Hanne Tilrem

Development Cooperation // 25/06/2010 //

Norway and Clinton Foundation work together to improve health services in Tanzania. Last Tuesday former President Bill Clinton came to Mtwara to inspect the progress personally. He was impressed by the impact of clean solar energy at Kitera Health Center.

Zanzibar Ndio
Photo: Kjetil Tronvoll, ILPI

Development Cooperation // 04/08/2010 //

- I congratulate the people of Zanzibar and their political leaders with a peaceful conduct of the referendum. The people have spoken, and we support their decision to unite in building a new Zanzibar, says Mr Erik Solheim, Norwegian Minister of the Environment and International Development.

Clean water to Kichangani
Photo: Svein Bæra

Development Cooperation // 01/07/2010 //

4.000 residents have now clean water available in their villages, schools and dispensary. DAWASA, Norwegian Churh Aid and the Norwegian Embassy have worked together to establish the new Water supply, which was openened by the Hon. Minister for the Ministry of Water and Irrigation on 28 June 2010.

Development Cooperation // 04/06/2010 //

The submarine cable providing electricity from mainland to Pemba was officially opened 3 June 2010. The cable has a cost of 400 million Norwegian kroner and is financed by the Governments of Tanzania, Zanzibar and Norway. As a symbol of reconciliation and unity the celebration was attended by leaders of CCM and CUF jointly.

Development Cooperation // 18/05/2010 //

The Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) is a complex, global instrument to reward climate-friendly initiatives/industries. So far, only one CDM project in Tanzania has been approved. Green Resources AS has a CDM project in the pipeline, and presented their experiences at the Norwegian embassy.

Invitation to tender

Emergency and back-up generators in Zanzibar

Employment Opportunity

Climate change Initiative - REDD+

Bill Clinton visiting Mtwara

Congratulations to Zanzibar

Clean Water to Kisarawe

Electricity to Pemba

Developing CDM Projects in Tanzania

The Royal Norwegian Embassy in Dar es Salaam