Civil Society Annual Forum, 2012
The Role of Civil Society in the Constitution making Process
The Foundation for Civil Society organized the 10th Civil Society Annual Forum in Dar es Salaam from October 14 to 16 November 2012. The theme of the event was titled ‘The Role of Civil Society in the Process of Preparing the Constitution'.
More than 400 participants including CSOs from all over Tanzania attended this three day event. This forum presented key issues from different sectors which will be given priority in the constitution for the country’s development. Geofrey Mwanjela, TNRF's Head of Programs, made a presentation on 'new constitution and cross-cutting issues in natural resources.' The forum also identified avenues and strategies to strengthen the involvement of citizens and civil society in the constitutional review process.
Discussion forum topics included, natural resources, gender, oil and gas, education, health, the role of local government, freedom of information and freedom of expression.