Tanzania has a young population. In 2009 it was recorded that
23% of the population of Tanzania
were aged between (10-19). In 2002 it was recorded that the population of
people living in Tanzania
under the age of 15 was 44% and people over the age of 65 made up just 3% of
the population. Young people therefore make up the majority of Tanzania’s
population. Engaging with young people in Tanzania
is therefore essential if we want to engage with the people of Tanzania. Young
people represent a wealth of human potential for Tanzania and this potential ought
to be cultivated and developed rather than wasted. The empowerment of young
people is an essential aspect of ensuring that their potential does not go to
waste. We must empower and educate young people so that they may become aware
of their potential and develop the skills to fulfil that potential. Engaging
young people in the constitution making process is one way that we can educate
and empower young people to lead successful lives not only to reach their
potential but to maximise the potential of Tanzania.
Young people also make up the
future of Tanzania’s
population so in order to achieve true constitutionalism now and in years to
come we must listen and act upon the opinions and needs of our young
population.
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