Over the course of the two day meeting, participating countries will present their completed OGP action plans. Delegates will discuss the effective reforms, tools and innovations related to open government and ‘share experiences from their respective countries, providing real examples of how openness can save lives, drive economic growth and reduce widespread corruption around the world,’ according to the OGP website. Other representatives from Tanzania include Minister Mathias Chikawe who will speak on the panel ‘Lessons Learned in Service Delivery: Government Perspectives,’ several senior government officials from State House and different ministries, and The Foundation for Civil Society Executive Director John Ulanga who will also engage in several panels. Twaweza Head, Rakesh Rajani, who has been involved with OGP from the outset and serves on its Steering Committee, will also participate in the meetings in Brasilia. For more information and to follow the meeting events, check out the OGP website here.
Mojawapo wa mashirika wafadhili wa Twaweza, Hivos, limepongeza mradi wa ShujaazFM kwa kupokea Tuzo ya OneWorld ya Vyombo Habari Mahsusi kwa jinsi inavyowafikia mamilioni ya vijana nchini Kenya.ShujaazFM ambao ni mbia wa Twaweza hugawa nakala 600,000 za kitabu cha vikaragosi, hutangaza kila siku redioni, hufanya mijadala ya mitandao na kutuma jumbe za simu za mkononi kuwatia moyo na shime vijana wa Kenya wachukue hatua kuboresha maisha yao kwa kujihusisha na masuala halisi yanayohusu mustakabali wao . Makala hiyo pia itakuunganisha na mahojiano na Waziri wa Uingereza wa Maendeleo ya Kimataifa, Bwn . Alan Duncan, ambaye anaipongeza kazi ya ShujaazFM kwenye tafrija ya kutoa zawadi za OneWorld Media jijini London mapema mwaka huu . Soma zaidi .