Danida

danida in Tanzania

Danida is the term used for Denmark's development cooperation, which is an area of activity under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark.

Denmark has a long-standing tradition of fulfilling the UN goal to contribute minimum 0.7 percent of the gross national income to development assistance. As one of very few countries in the world, Denmark has done so since 1978. 

Denmark-Tanzania Cooperation

Denmark and Tanzania have been partnering for more than 60 years. For decades, Tanzania has been one of the top recipients of Danish development assistance and Denmark has been among the larger bilateral donors to the country. Our latest country programme for Tanzania (2014-2023) came to a total of more than 2 billion DKK.

Denmark has supported national and local development, strengthened institutions, and ensured access to quality health services, education, and water. Job creation has been an equally important element in Denmark’s work, where farmers have been given access to finance and agricultural services.

The future partnership

Tanzania became a lower middle-income country in 2020. The country has seen progress in social sectors with improved access to clean water, health services, and primary education though severe challenges concerning high population growth, poverty, and inequality still remain pertinent.

In the coming years, Denmark’s development cooperation with Tanzania is expected to focus on value chains, green and smart cities, and climate adaptation. The development partnerships will support Denmark and Tanzania’s political dialogue on matters of mutual interest and the common strong interest in economic diplomacy.