Tanzania's Deputy President Deogratius Ndejembi has issued a directive to public institutions to provide internships for at least 10,000 youths. This initiative aims to equip young people with practical experience in various sectors, enabling them to become self-employed or employed. The directive was given during the opening of a working session for chairpersons of boards and chief executives of public institutions in Arusha.
The Deputy President emphasized the need for public institutions to change their way of working and become engines of economic transformation, as outlined in Tanzania's 2050 National Development Vision. He instructed the Ministry of Planning and Investment, Finance, and Agriculture to prepare a plan for practical training, which will start soon. The program targets to provide internships for 10,000 youths in public institutions and 20,000 in the private sector.
According to the Deputy President, approximately 62,570 young people graduate from higher education institutions every year, as reported by the Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU) in 2025. However, only 3,200 of them had undergone internship programs, citing data from the Tanzania Employment Services Agency (TAESA). He described this as a strategic investment in the country's workforce.
The Deputy President stressed that the role of chief executives, chairpersons of boards, and other leaders is crucial in implementing the country's development agenda. He urged them to execute their duties with diligence, attention to detail, and timeliness to build the economy, create new opportunities, and improve the lives of Tanzanians.
The Deputy President made these remarks while representing President Samia Suluhu Hassan at the opening session. The event, held at the Arusha International Conference Centre, brought together chairpersons of boards and chief executives of public institutions to discuss their roles in driving the country's economic transformation.
The initiative aims to address the challenge of youth unemployment in Tanzania by providing them with practical skills and experience. The Deputy President's directive is expected to be implemented within two weeks, with the ministries of Planning and Investment, Finance, and Agriculture working together to develop a plan for the internship program.
The program is part of the implementation of the second pillar of Tanzania's 2050 National Development Vision, which focuses on transforming the economy and improving the lives of citizens. The Deputy President's directive has been seen as a significant step towards achieving this goal and empowering young people to contribute to the country's development.
Key points
- Deputy President Deogratius Ndejembi directs public institutions to provide internships for 10,000 youths.
- The initiative aims to equip young people with practical experience and address youth unemployment.
- The program targets to provide internships for 10,000 youths in public institutions and 20,000 in the private sector.
