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__**Tanzania**__

Character- President Jakaya Kikwete Country- 1.) Geography- Eastern Africa, bordering Indian Ocean, and between Kenya and Mozambique 2.) Economy- 1 of the world's poorest economies, saw a 7% GDP growth between 2000 and 2008, economy mostly depends on agriculture 3.) Population- 45million people 4.) Social Structure- The highest class includes people like government officials, successful bussiness people, and individuals who are highly educated. The next class is the middle class, with people with average paying jobs. The lowest class includes people like beggars, or those who are homeless. Previous Occupation- execuative functionary/officer of CCM, lieutenant-colonel in the lilitary, Cheif political Instructor and Political Commissar at the military academy, later he became a full time politician Background Info- former military leaded, member of the National Executive Committee, and member of Central Committee, he was also the Chairperson for the African Union from 2008-2009. Supporting References... 1.) One supporting reference is Dr. Mohan Kaul in Dar es Saloam. He says, “At the heart of one of Africa’s most dynamic economic communities, the EAC, and with strong links to Southern [|Africa], Tanzania is a country with great prospects and perfectly placed to host the business leaders and investors that will gather for the event.” He supports the presidents efforts of trying to make the economy better. 2.)The second supporting reference is the former president of Tanzania, President Mkapa. President Mkapa, "described him as a super-diplomat, in recognition of his role in the search for peace in neighboring Burundi and the Democratic Republic of Congo." He highly supports the work the new President is doing for their country. 3.) The third supporting reference of the president is the prime minister of the country, Mizengo Pinda. He works closely with the president and together they work to make the country a better place for the Tanzanians to live. Benchmarks... 1.) Saftey and Rule of Law-Jakaya was awarded a Honorary degree(Doctorate of Humane Letters) for his efforts in solving conflicts and ensuring peace in Africa. 2.) Participation and Human Rights- Jakaya was awarded a Honorary doctorate degree in law for his dedicated public service. One of his main goals is to invest in his people, especially in their education. 3.) Sustainable Economic Oppurtunity- He was also awarded a Honorary doctorate in the science field of International Relations for promoting international relationships between Turkey and Tanzania. 4.)Human Development- The President wants to give the country a new constitution and this would be treated as his memorable legacy in the countries history. Jakaya was also awarded a Honorary doctorate degree of Puble Health for his efforts in modernizing the health sector and ensuring higher learning oppurtunities for health workers.

Arguments for political platform- When elected into office, Jakaya Kikwete promised his people he would provide new investment oppurtunities, enhance African trade, build new business partnerships, promote linkages between African economic clusters, and attract new investments. Friends- Many people feel that Jakaya Kikwete is exactly the kind of person Tanzania needs, in order to make a strong developed country. He won 72% of votes in 2005, when he was first elected president and then he was re-elected winning 61% of votes. Foes- Some people say that the president's move to form a Constitution Review Commission will not yeild a people-oriented document. Others agree that the president ignores the views of the public. More people say, that the president has not guaged the mood of the Tanzanians properly because of the tried-but-failed constitutional review. Ibrahim Index= Ibrahim Index Score-55 Safety and Rule of Law-62 Personal Saftey-51 Rule of Law-55 Accountability and Corruption-48 National Security-93 Participation and Human Rights-56 Participation-52 Rights-50 Gender-67 Sustainable Eco. Opp.-53 Public Man.-64 Private Sector-62 Infrastructure-18 Env. and The Rural sector-67 Human Dev.-49 Health and Welfare=57 Education-41

Sites 3 secondary sources- 1.) weinformers.net 2.) BBC News 3.)[]
 * 1 Primary Source- [|www.wavuti.com/]: letter to the Tanzanians