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Twaweza Strategy 2011-2014

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 07:25:00 +0000

Exposed to the ferment of information, ideas, stories of change and practical tools, citizens across East Africa are making things happen, holding governments to account and improving lives. Twaweza gets behind this movement to make it work even better, promoting information flows and public action, building on what works, trying out new ideas, and learning, documenting and sharing lessons.

The statement above captures Twaweza’s theory of change, or how we seek to make a difference. It has three interlinked components that also constitute our main goals; namely, to enable millions of people in East Africa to a) access practical information that can spur the imagination; b) be able to exercise greater agency i.e. be able to improve their situations and to hold governments to account, and c) use information and agency to access improved basic education, basic health, and clean water.

Read our updated strategy for 2011-2014, with information on our goals, program components, learning, monitoring and evaluation aspects, our governance structure and budget. The original Twaweza Strategy can be found here.

Twaweza Original Strategy

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 11:46:00 +0000

Twaweza, meaning “we can make it happen” in Swahili, is a ten year initiative (2009-2018) that seeks to enable people in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda to improve their quality of life through a bold, citizen-centred approach to development and public accountability.

Twaweza’s core purpose is to enable millions of ordinary citizens (particularly those who live on less than USD 2/day or are otherwise marginalized) in East Africa to:
• exercise agency – i.e. access information, express views and take initiative to improve their situation and hold government to account
• access basic services (primary and secondary education, primary health care, clean water) that are of better quality, and exercise greater control over resources that have a bearing on these services

This document describes our theory of change, our purpose, goals and objectives, program components, monitoring and evaluation aspects, and organizational structure.

Hivos Tanzania Financial and Administration Regulations

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 07:20:00 +0000

The Finance and Administration Regulations contain the basic principles, policies and regulations that are to guide Hivos Tanzania’s financial and administration operations. Their purpose is to ensure that Hivos Tanzania functions in an accountable, effective and efficient manner, consistent with its Articles of Association, mission and values. The regulations are meant to provide all employees with a clear understanding about financial operations, including the roles, powers, rights and responsibilities of employees of Hivos Tanzania.

Hivos Tanzania Human Resource Manual

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 07:07:00 +0000

The Hivos Tanzania Human Resource (HR) Manual is the guiding document for Twaweza. This HR Manual has been prepared as a framework for the application of consistent and equitable terms and conditions. The Manual applies to each staff member as outlined in their contract. Its intention is to provide the employees of Hivos Twaweza with a clear understanding of the conditions of service that affect their employment.

Twaweza Situation Analysis

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:38:00 +0000

What works in East Africa? What doesn’t? What have been the most important developments in the last ten years? What are the most powerful constraints and opportunities for the next 5-10 years? What really drives change? Who knows what? How do resources flow and decisions get made? How do problems get solved? Who has the power and the inclination to make things happen? How do ideas get formed and norms established? What needs to be done?

The Twaweza initiative has been informed by an engagement with these questions – through the work of its initiators in East Africa and elsewhere, our reading, and our interaction with citizens. These questions have been core concerns in the country assessments undertaken in Tanzania, Uganda and Kenya. This document presents a summary analysis and key ‘take-home’ messages emerging from the country assessments.