Tanzania's Ambassador to Indonesia, Macocha Moshe Tembele, participated in the opening ceremony of a South-South and Triangular Cooperation (SSTC) training program on September 28, 2026, at Jakarta's Human Resources Development Centre for Export Services and Trade. Organized by Indonesia's Ministry of Trade and Japan's Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), the initiative seeks to bolster African countries' capabilities in trade and investment promotion. The program focuses on areas such as trade facilitation, export development, investment strategies, and regional economic collaboration, with a particular emphasis on integrating small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) into global value chains. The training, attended by officials from Tanzania, Ethiopia, Rwanda, Mozambique, and Somalia, includes interactive sessions with Indonesian government representatives, private-sector leaders, and trade experts. Participants will also visit local institutions and companies to study Indonesia's approaches to trade and investment. The program aims to foster sustainable institutional partnerships and knowledge exchange, with organizers highlighting its role in strengthening economic ties between African nations and Asia. Ambassador Tembele emphasized Tanzania's commitment to leveraging such collaborations for broader regional development. Indonesian Trade Minister Muhammad Lutfi and JICA representatives underscored the program's significance in advancing South-South cooperation, noting that it aligns with global efforts to diversify economic partnerships. The initiative follows a 2025 memorandum of understanding between Indonesia and Japan to support capacity-building projects in Africa. By sharing best practices in trade negotiations and export strategies, the program addresses gaps identified in a 2025 study by the African Development Bank, which highlighted the need for improved technical expertise in African trade ministries. The SSTC program reflects a growing trend of multilateral partnerships to address Africa's economic challenges. With over 150 officials from 23 African countries participating in similar initiatives since 2023, the training underscores the continent's push for self-driven development. Analysts note that such programs could enhance Tanzania's ability to attract foreign investment and expand its trade networks, particularly in sectors like agriculture and manufacturing. The final phase of the Jakarta training is scheduled to conclude on October 12, 2026, with participants expected to implement learned strategies in their home countries.
Daily News Tanzania, 2026-09-28
Tanzania Engages in South-South Training to Boost Trade and Investment Cooperation
Tanzania's Ambassador to Indonesia, Macocha Moshe Tembele, participated in the opening ceremony of a South-South and Triangular Cooperation (SSTC) training program on September 28, 2026, at Jakarta's Human Resources Development Centre for Export Services and Trade. Organized by Indonesia's Ministry of Trade and Japan's Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), the initiative seeks to bolster African countries' capabilities in trade and investment promotion. The program focuses on areas such as trade facilitation, export development, investment strategies, and regional economic collaboration, with a particular emphasis on integrating small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) into global value chains. The training, attended by officials from Tanzania, Ethiopia, Rwanda, Mozambique, and Somalia, includes interactive sessions with Indonesian government representatives, private-sector leaders, and trade experts. Participants will also visit local institutions and companies to study Indonesia's approaches to trade and investment. The program aims to foster sustainable institutional partnerships and knowledge exchange, with organizers highlighting its role in strengthening economic ties between African nations and Asia. Ambassador Tembele emphasized Tanzania's commitment to leveraging such collaborations for broader regional development. Indonesian Trade Minister Muhammad Lutfi and JICA representatives underscored the program's significance in advancing South-South cooperation, noting that it aligns with global efforts to diversify economic partnerships. The initiative follows a 2025 memorandum of understanding between Indonesia and Japan to support capacity-building projects in Africa. By sharing best practices in trade negotiations and export strategies, the program addresses gaps identified in a 2025 study by the African Development Bank, which highlighted the need for improved technical expertise in African trade ministries. The SSTC program reflects a growing trend of multilateral partnerships to address Africa's economic challenges. With over 150 officials from 23 African countries participating in similar initiatives since 2023, the training underscores the continent's push for self-driven development. Analysts note that such programs could enhance Tanzania's ability to attract foreign investment and expand its trade networks, particularly in sectors like agriculture and manufacturing. The final phase of the Jakarta training is scheduled to conclude on October 12, 2026, with participants expected to implement learned strategies in their home countries.