Dar es Salaam, Dec. 25 -- ACTIVISTS are calling for the government to consider returning its membership in the Open Government Partnership (OGP) that they say, among other advantages, would be promoting technology and innovation as well as creating jobs for the youthful population.

This comes at a time when Information and Communication Technology (ICT) platforms become important tools for sharing information and giving feedback more effectively through social media platforms.

Other advantages cited in a democratic country like Tanzania with on-going efforts on law reforms, free media, democracy, human rights protection, and rule of law joining OGP, are pertaining to the promotion and protection of human rights and good governance.

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