Non-Governmental Organizations [NGOs] are increasingly being recognized by government as potent forces for social and economic development; important partners in nation building and national development; valuable forces in promoting the qualitative and quantitative development of democracy and not least, important contributors to GNP. The Government of Tanzania recognizes the need to work together with NGOs and the need for such cooperation to extend to other key players, including funders, disadvantaged people themselves, other sectors of civil society and the wider public. NGOs has themselves been re-examining and evaluating their work, re-defining their roles, whom they serve and are accountable to, and endeavouring to function more effectively and efficiently.
