AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoHIV Prevention: Just 2.3% of Tanzanian girls and young women aged 15–24 have used HIV self-test kits, a national survey analysis found. Uptake varies by region, pointing to gaps in access and outreach. Digital Parenting: A low-cost app-based programme cut reported sexual violence against teenage girls by 67% in a Tanzanian trial, while also improving family relationships. It combines Kiswahili lessons, in-person support and WhatsApp groups. Renewable Energy: Tanzania aims to reach 8,000MW of power capacity by 2030, with renewables contributing 1,892MW. A 150MW solar project in Shinyanga is underway, with its first 50MW already feeding the grid. Climate-Smart Agriculture: TADB is using a digital platform to map climate risks for borrowers and identify resilient investment opportunities for smallholder farmers. Education Technology: The BOOST programme has supplied ICT equipment to 800 primary schools, including smartboards and smart classrooms, in a government drive to expand technology-supported learning. MedTech Innovation: Villgro Africa is accepting applications from Tanzania and five other countries until November 16 for a programme offering six health-tech ventures two years of product, regulatory and business support.
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