Dar es Salaam, April 8 -- DAR ES SALAAM: THE Minister for Community Development, Gender, Women and Special Groups, Dr. Dorothy Gwajima, has reaffirmed the governments commitment to economically empowering women as a key driver for national development and prosperity.

Dr. Gwajima made the remarks today in Dar es Salaam during a ceremony to receive copies of a guideline book on the formation and coordination of the Womens Economic Empowerment Platform.

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The event also marked the official launch of a Special Committee tasked with educating and encouraging women to join the platform. The ceremony was organized by the Tanzania Commercial Bank (TCB).

Speaking at the event, t...