Introduction
The University of Dar es Salaam (henceforth UDSM) conducted two trainings in Zanzibar and Lindi on 3rd - 6th August 2020, and 5th - 8th August 2020 respectively for women aspirants of political positions. The trainings gathered a total of 183 participants; 101 in Zanzibar and the other 82 in Lindi. These trainings are a continuation of the already started initiative led by the UDSM on building the capacity of women aspirants to hold leadership positions. While these trainings were taking place at the time when most political parties were concluding the primary nomination process, it benefitted a number of women political aspirants who were already nominated and are in preparation for the following step and those who aspire to build their leadership skills. Accounts from participants indicated that the trainings constituted an important initiative in building the capacity of women in leadership skills both inside and outside the political carrier. This report highlights key processes, topics issues and recommendations from participants and facilitators. It provided insights on how the trainings were conducted and propositions going forward.
Objectives
The main objective of these training series was to expand the pool of women who are qualified and capable of running for elections in Tanzania. It also focuses on helping women begin their political careers, and more experienced women politicians sharpen their skills. They are intended to provide a unique opportunity for women aspirants to interact with each other, share practical experiences, learn, and plan for their engagement in the political leadership. Furthermore, the training was looking into strengthening capacity, increase knowledge and build confidence of women political aspirants to run for public offices in Tanzania, and provide those within political parties with the necessary tools, strategies and information, create space for discussion, as well as share experience and learn from their own individual settings.
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