The
African Delegation from three countries Tanzania, Kenya and Botswana in a
meeting with CAFIU Deputy Secretary General Mr. Liu Kaiyang and other
CAFIU Staff in CAFIU Office in Beijing China March 22, 2016.
The
Tanzania Delegation presents a gift to Dr. Xu Weizhong, Director of
African Studies from China Institutes of Contemporary International
Relations after presentation. From left are Mr. George Muntu, Mr. Fred
Maiga, Ms. Philomena Marijani, Mr. Joseph Kahama and Catherine Mfinanga
in Beijing China March 23, 2016
The
Delegation participating in the presentations on : China and Africa
Relations presented by Xu Weizhong, Director of African Studies from
China Institutes of Contemporary International Relations and China
Poverty Reduction Program and external assistance by Dr. Tan Weiping,
Deputy Director of International Poverty Reduction Center in March 23,
2016 in Beijing China
The
African delegation in a discussion with Prof. LIU Hongwu , Academic
Leader and Director at Institute of African Studies Zhejiang Normal
University during their visit to the University, March 27, 2016 at
Zhejiang Province.
Tanzania
Delegation took a memorial photo at the banner that shows the previous
visit of the 3rd President of the United Republic of Tanzania, H.E.
Benjamin Mkapa at Zhejiang Normal University. From left are Ms.
Catherine Mfinanga, Ms. Philomena Marijani, Mr. Joseph Kahama and Mr.
Fred Maiga.
The
Heads of African Delegation Mr. Joseph Kahama from Tanzania and Puso
Gaborone from Botswana handing over a gift on behalf from African
Delegation to the Leader of Zhejiang Provincial Committee of the Chinese
People’s Political Consultative Conference. The gift was a table
traditional cloth made from Tanzania in March 29, 2016 during their
visit at Zhejiang Province.
The
evaluation meeting of the program chaired by Wang Lin, CAFIU Director
for Asian and African Affairs Divisions and Wang Xiaoyi, CAFIU Officer
for Asian and African Affairs during the final day of the Program in
March 30, 2016 at Hangzhou E-M Grand Hotel.
By Philomena Marijani, Advocacy and Communications Manager, WAMA Foundation
The
Chinese Association for International Understanding (CAFIU) has called
for collaboration between Chinese and African Non Governmental
Organization (NGOs) so as to increase bilateral cooperation between
China and Africa. The call was made by CAFIU Deputy Secretary General,
Liu Kaiyang during the meeting that was held in CAFIU office in Beijing,
China two weeks ago with African Delegation from three countries:
Tanzania, Kenya and Botswana.
CAFIU
invited the delegates from three African countries to discuss on how the
Non- Governmental Organizations (NGOs) from China and Africa can
collaborate in supporting the development of the communities in
respective countries. The program also aimed at creating awareness to
the delegates from Tanzania, Kenya and Botswana on China recent
development and discusses the ways of strengthening the cooperation
between China and respective African countries. The program took place
from March 21-30, 2016 in Beijing and Zhejiang, China.
Giving
out their observations, the representatives from three countries
explained the need for Chinese Social Organizations to work closely with
the target communities and partner with local NGOs that include youths
related NGOs, Scouts, and Girl Guide associations. They also proposed
the Chinese Associations to work with media to increase visibility so as
public can understand their activities hence enhance partnership.
Other
observation made was on communication issue. It was agreed that it’s
good the people from both parties to be encouraged to learn different
languages. For example in Tanzania there are Confucius Institutes (the
Chinese teaching and cultural transmission) at the University of Dar es
Salaam, University of Dodoma and Zanzibar Journalism and Mass Media
College. Also the Chinese Language has also been introduced in six
schools in Dar es Salaam, Dodoma and Morogoro. Tanzanians who are
interested to learn Chinese language can use these opportunities
available. When people are skilled with different language it’s an easy
path for easy collaboration in different sectors include business.
The
delegates also had the opportunity to meet and have a discussion with Qi
Xuchun, CAFIU Vice – President who is also Vice chairman of the
National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative
Conference (CPPCC) at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.
Addressing
the delegates Mr. Qi Xuchun said China and Africa are brothers and it
has been shown during the Forum on China and Africa Cooperation (FOCAC)
meetings. He advised the delegates apart from learning from other
countries they need to identify their own strategies and paths for
development.
“Both
China and Africa has a long history. Indeed, Botswana, Kenya and
Tanzania are very important part of China Foreign Policy. We will work
together with African countries and stand ready for friendship and
cooperation; for people to people and country to country” You need to
have confidence, believe in yourself, in your people, your country. Find
a road map that is peaceful and good to your country development.”
Said Mr. Xuchun.
The
African delegates had an opportunity to visit Zhejiang Province in which
the G20 Summit will take place in September this year. The G20 Summit
will take place in Hangzhou, Zhejiang- China in September 2016 and
leaders from different countries in the world are expected to attend the
summit. Zhejiang Province is situated in the coastal area in southeast
China and borders Shangai on the North.
In
Zhejiang Province the delegates had an opportunity to visit different
places include: Municipal Government of Yiwu City; Met the Leader of
Zhejiang Provincial Committee of the Chinese People’s Political
Consultative Conference; Visited the Institute of African Studies,
Zhejiang Normal University, the University has a great relationship with
the Universities in Tanzania include University of Dar es Salaam and
Dodoma. Most of the Tanzanians scholars had opportunities to be engaged
in this university.
For people who are interested to know more about this university can visit their website: http://ias.zjnu.cn and http://iso.zjnu.edu.cn
Also
the delegates visited the Suoyuan Village which is one of the top ten
villages in Zhejiang Provinces. The village provides an opportunity for
the students from 18 years and above as well as other people all over
the world to learn about Chinese traditional and culture. The deadline
for application is April 30, 2016. For more information about the
village and application visit the website: http://jinhua-homestay.com/en/suoyuan.php
The
program was a well organized and very beneficial to delegates from three
countries Tanzania, Kenya and Botswana. It enhanced their knowledge
about China and Africa relations and about the opportunities available
for cooperation in different sectors to include education and business.
The
delegates from Tanzania that were sponsored by CAFIU through the
Embassy of China in Tanzania to attend the program were: (1) Mr. Joseph
Kahama, Secretary General of Tanzania - China Friendship Promotion
Association (The Head of Delegation from Tanzania); (2) Mr. Fred Maiga,
Board Member of Tanzania - China Friendship Promotion Association; (3)
Mr. George Muntu, a member of Tanzania - China Friendship Promotion
Association; (4) Ms. Philomena Marijani, Advocacy and Communications
Manager at WAMA Foundation and Ms. Catherine Mfinanga, Field Officer at
WAMA Foundation.
Chinese
Association for International Understanding (CAFIU) is a non- profit
organization established in 1981 committed to enhance mutual
understanding and friendly cooperation between China and other
countries. CAFIU and its partners conduct its activities in form of
exchange visits and study tours, organizing high level dialogues for
domestic and overseas participants as well as supporting Chinese NGOs in
international exchanges and poverty alleviation programs.
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