Dar es Salaam, Dec. 19 -- Tanzania Human Rights Defenders Coalition (THRDC) has advised the government to rejoin the Open Government Partnership (OGP), citing promotion of technology and innovation and jobs creation as among benefits.

THRDC national coordinator Onesmo Ole Ngurumwa said he has written to President Dr Samia Suluhu Hassan in official submission of their plea.

Adv Ole Ngurumwa argued that the OGP would promote creativity through using ICTs and monitor accountability among government officials.

“The government recognizes that investment in technology and innovation is key to success in the spirit of a democracy and economic development. OGP supports technology and innovation, hence for Tanzania restoring its membershi...