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🌍 UNDP Tanzania at the National Youth Week Dialogue 2025 – Mbeya UNDP Tanzania, through its Accelerator Lab, took part in the National Youth Week Dialogue 2025 held at Mbeya City Park Garden Hall from 12–16 October 2025. The event was officially opened by Hon. Mary Maganga, Permanent Secretary at the Prime Minister’s Office – Labour, Youth, Employment, and Persons with Disability. In her remarks, she emphasized the importance of empowering young people through skills, innovation, and opportunity: “When we equip young people with the right skills, innovation, and opportunities, we empower a generation that will drive Tanzania’s transformation.” — Hon. Mary Maganga The dialogue coincided with the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction and was graced by Hon. Kassim Majaliwa, the Prime Minister of the United Republic of Tanzania as Guest of Honour, who underscored the government’s commitment to strengthening youth engagement in national development and disaster resilience. Representing UNDP, Peter Nyanda, Head of Exploration, underscored the need to translate commitments into real action: “We must ensure that the SDGs are not only in words but in action — that way, Tanzania and Africa will reach far.” Throughout the week, UNDP engaged with youth networks and partners to explore collaboration in innovation, digital transformation, and SDG acceleration, reaffirming its commitment to building a resilient and inclusive future where no one is left behind. 💡🤝🇹🇿 #UNDP #YouthWeek2025 #AcceleratorLab #Innovation #SDGs #YouthEmpowerment #Tanzania #Mbeya #DisasterRiskReduction