DAR ES SALAAM, Nov. 10 -- TANZANIA has recognised Japans contribution to the countrys socio-economic development over the past 60 years through the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and the Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers (JOCV) programme.

The partnership has supported development in key sectors, including education, health, agriculture, vocational training and community development through the transfer of knowledge, technology and expertise.

Speaking at an event to mark 60 years since the introduction of the Japanese volunteer programme in Tanzania, Deputy Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Finance, Mr Elijah Mwandumbya, said the partnership had played an important role in supporting the countrys development effor...