Loving and honouring our country

Loving and honouring our country

There are several ways of showing that we love and honour our country. We can promote Tanzania through social, political and economic activities.

1. Socially

Tanzania promotes herself by organising national sport events and games. She also participates in various regional and international sport events and games. Examples of sport events and games are the Commonwealth games, the Olympic games, international football and netball, boxing matches and the military games for Africa. Furthermore, the presence of large modern conference centres, for example the Julius Kambarage Nyerere International Convention Centre in Dar es Salaam and the Arusha International Conference Centre, promote our country internationally. Moreover, the National Stadium in Dar es Salaam promotes the country internationally. For example, in 2019 the under 17 football competition organised by the Confederation of East and Central Africa Football Associations (CECAFA) took place in the stadium and the matches were broadcast live by both national and international television stations.

2. Politically

Tanzania has succeeded in promoting herself through its membership in different international organisations. Tanzania is a member of the Commonwealth countries, the United Nations, the East African Community (EAC) and the Southern African Development Cooperation (SADC). Tanzania also promotes herself internationally through her embassies and high commissions located in different countries such as Kenya, Uganda, Nigeria, Algeria, Rwanda and Malawi and other foreign countries.

3. Economically

Tanzania has succeeded in promoting herself internationally after establishing the Tanzania Investment Centre (TIC) found in Dar es Salaam. The aim was to create a good investment environment in the private sector. The centre also advises the government on matters relating to trade and investment so that local and international investors can invest in Tanzania. The country also promotes herself through international trade fairs. A good example is the SabaSaba International Trade Fair, which is held every year in Dar es Salaam. At this trade fair, various goods, services and tourist attractions are displayed so that people can see them. Tanzania also has national parks which are visited by tourists from various countries who come and spend their holidays in Tanzania. The country gets foreign exchange through tourism.