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Evaluation of Union of Tanzania Press Clubs’ (UTPC) Strategic Plan 2016–2020

Evaluation of Union of Tanzania Press Clubs’ (UTPC) Strategic Plan 2016–2020

Final Report

  • Year: 2021

  • Publication type: Decentralised evaluation

  • Author: Annemarie Mavenjina Nkelame, Henrik Alffram, Valerie Ndeinengo-Sia Msoka

Summary

information about its relevance, performance, and challenges, contribute to reflection and learning and provide recommendations
for the future operations and serve as an input to its 2021–2025 strategy. Established in 1996, UTPC provides assistance to journalists
and coordinates a network of 28 local press clubs. The evaluation found that the Strategic Plan was well in line with Sweden’s overall
development cooperation strategy with Tanzania. UTPC can further enhance its relevance through a revision of its thematic training
focus and support tailored to individual needs. Regarding its impact, the implementation of trainings helped enhance journalistic
standards. However, existing materials should be updated, and participants’ usage of the skills and knowledge gained should be
followed up. Also, Tanzania’s shrinking civic space undermined UTPC’s prospects of contributing to higher-level societal changes and
freedom of expression. Sustainability aspects need to be strengthened as UTPC’s work is not dependent on future programme
implementation.

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  • Topic: DemocracyDemocracy and human rights

  • Geographic area: Tanzania

  • Language: English

  • Publication number: 2021:22

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