This programme is geared to increase local ownership of the country's mineral resources. It's also helping to empower women and encourage their participation in this critical economic sector, which earns revenue exceeding two billion US dollars annually.
UM umezitaka nchi za Ulaya kuwa wabunifu kutokomeza umasikini Umoja wa Mataifa unatumai kutumia ubunifu wa Ulaya kuchagiza ujumbe wake kwa nchi za eneo hilo kuhusu malengo ya milenia (MDG’S) hususani lengo la nane ambalo ni kutokomeza umasikini ifikapo mwaka 2015.