THE NATIONAL POLICY ON NON-GOVERMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS (NGOs)

The overall objective of the Policy is to create an enabling environment for the NGOs to operate effectively and efficiently in the social and economic transformation of the country. Specific objectives of the NGO policy are:

(i) To provide an operational definition of NGOs. 

(ii) To provide a broad framework for legal and institutional arrangements to facilitate the operations of NGOs of Tanzania. 

(iii) To put in place registration procedures that are transparent, decentralized and which will facilitate better coordination of NGOs while safeguarding the freedom of association. 

(iv) To strengthen the relationship between the Government and the civil society. 

(v) To enhance mechanisms for collaborative relations between NGOs, the Government, funding agencies and other stakeholders. 

(vi) To facilitate mechanisms for Government support to NGOs. 

(vii) To promote transparency, accountability and awareness among NGOs themselves, the Government, and other stakeholders. 

(viii) To facilitate the exchange and flow of information on NGOs activities in order to maximize the utilization of resources and also share experiences or research findings.