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 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 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 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.
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.
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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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