Denmark–Tanzania relations

Danish-Tanzanian relations

Denmark	Tanzania

Denmark-Tanzania relations refers to the current and historical relations between Denmark and Tanzania. Denmark has a embassy in Dar Es Salaam.^[1] Tanzania is represented in Denmark, through its embassy in Stockholm, Sweden.^[2] Tanzania has a honorary consulate in Denmark.^[3]

History

Diplomatic relations between Denmark and Tanzania were established in the 1960s. Right after, Denmark made a project in Kibaha. In 1970, the Government of Denmark handed over the project to Julius Nyerere, President of Tanzania.^[4]

The Kibaha Project marks a recognition by the Nordic peoples of the unity of man. It shows a practical recognition that the wealthier nations of the world have a responsibility to contribute to the development of the poorer nations on terms which recognize human equality and human dignity.

—Julius Nyerere, ^[4] In January 1970

Assistance to Tanzania

Danish assistance in Tanzania amounted 500 million DKK in 2010.^[5] Denmarks will focus on these areas; business environment, public health, management of natural resources, budget support, democracy, good governance, Public administration, cooperation between Tanzanian and Danish companies and Refugees.^[5] Denmark also supports Burundian and Congolese refugees in Tanzania.^[5]

High level visits

On 5 February 1991, Tanzanian President Julius Nyerere visited the Mellemfolkeligt Samvirke in Denmark.^[6] Danish Prime Minister Anders Fogh Rasmussen visited Tanzania in 2005.^[7] Tanzanian President Jakaya Kikwete visited Denmark in 2007,^[8] and again on 5 May 2009.^[9]

References

1. ^ Government of Demark. "Danish embassy in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania". http://www.ambdaressalaam.um.dk/en. Retrieved 25 February 2011. 
2. ^ Government of Tanzania. "Tanzanian embassy in Stockholm, Sweden". http://www.tanemb.se/. Retrieved 25 February 2011. 
3. ^ Government of Denmark. "Tanzanian consulate in Copenhagen, Denmark". http://www.tanzania-consulate.dk. Retrieved 25 February 2011. 
4. ^ ^{a b} "Danes Give Project to Tanzania". Herald Journal. 11 January 1970. http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=SzMsAAAAIBAJ&sjid=3ssEAAAAIBAJ&pg=6013,1411438&dq=&hl=en. Retrieved 24 February 2011. 
5. ^ ^{a b c} Denmarks Development Assistance to Tanzania 2007 - 2011. Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Denmark). January 2007. ISBN 978-87-7667-708-4. http://www.ambdaressalaam.um.dk/NR/rdonlyres/A7458FF8-FA8F-44CB-973D-DDF196B18789/0/DenmarksDevelopmentAssistancetoTanzania20072011.pdf. Retrieved 25 February 2011. 
6. ^ "Julius Nyerere: I tror, at flerpartisystemet er givet af Gud". Mellemfolkeligt Samvirke. Mellemfolkeligt Samvirke. 5 February 1991. http://www.ms.dk/sw1071.asp?usepf=true. Retrieved 30 March 2011. 
7. ^ "Stormende velkomst til Anders Fogh i Tanzania". B.T. (tabloid). 10 October 2005. http://www.bt.dk/politik/stormende-velkomst-til-anders-fogh-i-tanzania. Retrieved 30 March 2011. 
8. ^ "Presidents Speech at Copenhagen University, Denmark 1 March 2007". http://www.tanemb.se//index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=48&Itemid=40. Retrieved 25 February 2011. 
9. ^ "President Kikwetes Visit to Denmark 2009". 14 May 2009. http://www.tanemb.se//index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=98&Itemid=37. Retrieved 25 February 2011. 

External links

• "The Project for Sustainable and Integrated Management of the Malagarasi-Muyovozi Ramsar Site". DANIDA. December 2006. http://www.ramsar.org/pdf/outreach_actionplan_tanzania_malagarasi_statusreport.pdf. Retrieved 25 February 2011.