ZANZIBAR, April 3 -- THE government of Zanzibar has hosted the United Nations and other development partners in the archipelago to review progress on two joint programmes including supporting food systems, climate resilience and efforts to end violence against women and children in Unguja North and Pemba North.

Speaking during the meeting recently, UN Resident Coordinator, Ms Susan Namondo said the broader goal of the programmes is to strengthen public systems, reduce dependency on external financing and position Zanzibar to attract more domestic and private investment over time.

“The programmes should be seen as platforms for building government capability and resilience not only as funding instruments,” Ms Namondo said.

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