Tanzania, March 15 -- Dar es Salaam. The government and development partners have urged stronger implementation of programmes to reduce violence against women and children, while calling for gender equality to be reflected in national budgets to promote inclusive development.

The call comes as Tanzania prepares to implement the National Development Vision 2050, a long-term plan that advocates say offers an opportunity to strengthen social justice and ensure that development benefits all citizens.

Tanzania Gender Networking Programme (TGNP) Board Chairperson Gemma Akilimali said the Vision 2050 rollout on July 1, provides a platform to align economic growth with social inclusion and protect the rights of women, youth, and other marginali...