Tanzania, June 27 -- Mbeya. Young people in Mbeya Region have proposed eight measures aimed at helping Tanzania maintain peace and security, with the government promising to work on the concerns and recommendations raised.

The proposals include accountability, equality, transparency, effective management, participation and implementation, while youths also called for the establishment of youth councils at community level to strengthen their direct representation in government structures.

The recommendations emerged during a two-day workshop under the Dumisha Amani (Sustain Peace) project, funded by the United Nations Peace and Development Trust Fund (UNPDF) through the United Nations Secretary-General's Peace and Security Sub-Fund.

The...