Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung Tanzania

Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung Tanzania As a non-profit institution, FES is committed to the ideas and values of Social Democracy. This includes our Tanzania office located in Dar es Salaam.

Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES) was founded in 1925 as a political legacy of Germany's first democratically elected president, the social democrat Friedrich Ebert. FES aims at contributing to international cooperation with a network of more than 100 FES offices worldwide. For more than 50 years - with first projects implemented from 1968 onward - our Tanzania office contributed to strengthening dem

ocratic institutions, trade unions, and civil society. Promoting social justice is the core mission of FES. Together with its partners, FES Tanzania works towards transforming the (global) economy to build shared prosperity and decent work for all in the context of the climate crisis.

Does Tanzania need a standalone housing policy? Policy leaders, urban planners, civil society organizations, and grassro...
04/06/2026

Does Tanzania need a standalone housing policy?

Policy leaders, urban planners, civil society organizations, and grassroots representatives gathered in Dodoma for two days to build a strategic roadmap for housing justice.

While the CCM Party Manifesto (2025–2030) and the National Development Vision 2050 (NDV 2050) both position housing as a driver of inclusive growth, structural dispersion across multiple ministries has diluted its impact. This leaves low-income residents disproportionately vulnerable to housing insecurity.

The Just City Platform (JCP) took a step by launching a dedicated position paper and policy brief that aims to shift housing from a secondary consideration to a primary national mandate.

Join the conversation: see https://tanzania.fes.de/news/nch-2026


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26/05/2026

🚗 Why are the rights of platform workers in Nigeria left unprotected? Why have policymakers turned a deaf ear to their plights and challenges?

As the future of work continues to rapidly evolve, the platform economy is reshaping labour relations across Nigeria and Africa. Yet, without adequate regulation, this transformation risks deepening inequality and informality.

Advancing social justice and decent work, ensuring that innovation does not come at the expense of workers’ rights, protections, and dignity.

As we continue to tell the stories of platform workers in Africa, we highlight the experiences and challenges in Nigeria, and the seeming sabotage of their efforts to form a trade union.

🎞️Watch: Inside Nigeria’s Platform Economy: The Fight for Platform Workers’ Rights
https://youtu.be/KN8mPf8tfBw

Cc. Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung Nigeria

How fair are tax incentives in the treatment of local versus foreign investors? Does Tanzania have a cap on tax incentiv...
22/05/2026

How fair are tax incentives in the treatment of local versus foreign investors? Does Tanzania have a cap on tax incentives? And are tax incentives still relevant when the country urgently needs domestically generated revenues to fund development projects?

These were among the key questions discussed during the two-day Policy Dialogue on Tax Incentives held in Dodoma on 21–22 May 2026, bringing together labour leaders, policymakers, tax experts, and civil society actors to discuss tax justice and public financing in Tanzania.

A major highlight of the event was the launch of “A Progressive Tax System to Fund a Fair Future: The Case for a Wealth Tax in Tanzania” by Balozi Morwa Mollel, which calls for a fairer tax system in which wealth contributes more to national development and public services.

Trade unions also raised concerns over continued tax exemptions granted without a strong accountability framework. They called for a transparent tax incentives system with clear limits, proper cost-benefit analysis, and guarantees for technology and knowledge transfer to ensure Tanzania’s resources truly benefit its people.

Read more:
https://tanzania.fes.de/news/wealth-tax-launch.html

19/05/2026

Across Sub-Saharan Africa, platform work is transforming labour markets, creating new income opportunities, but also new forms of worker insecurity. Zambia is no exception.

From transport and delivery to e-commerce and freelance services, platform workers now play a critical role in sustaining the digital economy. Yet many continue to face unstable earnings, long working hours, weak social protection, and limited labour rights.

The future of work cannot be built on innovation alone. It must also be built on fairness, accountability, and dignity.

Platform workers are central to economic growth and urban service delivery. Their contribution must be matched by stronger protections, representation, and policy reform.

Tiyende Pamodzi. 🤝

12/05/2026

In Abidjan, 🇨🇮 like many other African cities, an increasing number of people are earning their livelihoods through digital tools and on-demand services. Behind this thriving sector, however, lie often challenging realities: inconsistent incomes, no social security coverage, and daily risks.

The video showcases these journeys, marked by resourcefulness and resilience, yet also by a lack of recognition. It encourages us to look anew at those who daily support our cities and contribute to the country’s economic growth.

This discussion comes at a critical moment, as international policy debates on platform work are gaining momentum, including the upcoming negotiations led by the International Labour Organization, highlighting the urgent need for fair, inclusive, and accountable digital labor systems.

07/05/2026

This video is a call to all of us.

This International Workers' Day, platform workers across Africa are speaking up about working long hours with low pay, no protection, and little recognition.

Different sectors. Same reality.

Different platforms. One struggle. One demand.

Together with Central Organization of Trade Unions Kenya and partners, Friedrich Ebert Stiftung Kenya is amplifying these voices—and calling on all of us to stand with them.

📢 Recognise platform workers in Africa

📢 No innovation without protection

Your voice matters. Speak up. Share. Stand in solidarity.

Across the globe, digital labour platforms are reshaping how work is organised, governed, and valued. But behind the lan...
01/05/2026

Across the globe, digital labour platforms are reshaping how work is organised, governed, and valued. But behind the language of innovation lies a more difficult reality: algorithm-driven systems are exposing major gaps in labour regulation and worker protection.

📱 From ride-hailing to delivery services, platform workers keep our economies moving. Yet apps often control access to jobs, pay, and ratings, with limited transparency or human oversight.

Women are disproportionately affected, earning less on average and facing higher risks of harassment, unsafe conditions, and discrimination.

There is a clear need for action:

➡️ Recognise platform workers as workers
➡️ Guarantee labour rights, social protection, and fair conditions
➡️ Protect the right to organise and bargain collectively

✊As we mark 2026, we must reaffirm a simple principle: the future of work must be grounded in dignity, rights, and justice for all workers.

17/04/2026

Luyando Rising: Dignity in the Margins 🇿🇲

At the edge of Kitwe, families built homes where no services existed 🏠. Luyando grew from dust into a community - without clinics or clean water.

This documentary shows how residents organized ✊, demanded recognition, and began shaping their own future. Luyando is more than a settlement; it’s a symbol of dignity in the margins.

See justcity.fes.de/casestudies to learn more about work on in Zambia 🇿🇲



We are off to a great start with the first session of the Young Leaders Forum! 🙌The program kicked off with opening rema...
17/04/2026

We are off to a great start with the first session of the Young Leaders Forum! 🙌

The program kicked off with opening remarks, an introduction to the forum and its methodology, and setting the tone through shared expectations and a code of conduct. Participants then dove into engaging discussions, leadership exercises, and reflections on social democracy.

Day two builds on this momentum with an interactive session on The Art of Communication, exploring why communication matters, how it works, and how young leaders can strengthen their voice and impact.

The is designed to equip the leaders of tomorrow with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to engage, influence, and lead in their communities and beyond. 🌍✨

14/04/2026

Wheels of Dignity: Informal Transport in Dar es Salaam 🇹🇿

Dar es Salaam moves on two and three-wheels 🛵. Bodaboda and bajaji drivers face daily challenges: long hours, unsafe roads, and exclusion from planning. But they endure because the city depends on them.

This documentary shows how riders organized ✊, joined unions, and began shaping transport policy. Their fight is about more than mobility; it’s about dignity and justice in the city.

See justcity.fes.de/casestudies to learn more about work on in Tanzania 🇹🇿



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