Professor Florens DAM Luoga, Associate Professor of Law at the School of Law (formerly Faculty of Law) of the University of Dar Es Salaam and the Director of Undergraduate Studies, University of Dar Es Salaam at present, making a comparative presentation on how development and rise of African nation and Sri Lanka is taking place, drew parallels and challenges that exist.
His seminar theme was ‘The Development and Rise of the African Nations and Sri Lanka; a Comparison’ and he made his presentation to the Defence Seminar on Tuesday (19).
Here follows the synopsis of his speech:
The paper’s main focus is on the concept of unity in an environment characterized by multiple cultures and numerous identities that are often defined and portrayed along ethnic lines. It specifically draws on a case example of an African country that has consistently championed for unity of its people and of the continent. The interesting tale of Tanzania reflects a country firmly and unswervingly committed to creating unity within and beyond its frontiers. The country’s history has been richly documented, nevertheless we need to share this remarkable experience. But the lingering question is how has this country managed to remain relatively stable whilst it is situated in an environment that is said to bear all the marks of a region prone to ethnic conflicts and civil wars? The paper suggests that Tanzania’s ability to maintain a relatively stable and peaceful environment is not accidental. It is rather a function of a well-thought, carefully articulated and vigorously implemented national building project that dates back to the first post-independence administration under President Julius Nyerere. Despite being situated in different continents still Tanzania and Sri Lanka can borrow a leaf from each other particularly on their respective nation-building projects and attempts to create and reconstruct common national identities.
His seminar theme was ‘The Development and Rise of the African Nations and Sri Lanka; a Comparison’ and he made his presentation to the Defence Seminar on Tuesday (19).
Here follows the synopsis of his speech:
The paper’s main focus is on the concept of unity in an environment characterized by multiple cultures and numerous identities that are often defined and portrayed along ethnic lines. It specifically draws on a case example of an African country that has consistently championed for unity of its people and of the continent. The interesting tale of Tanzania reflects a country firmly and unswervingly committed to creating unity within and beyond its frontiers. The country’s history has been richly documented, nevertheless we need to share this remarkable experience. But the lingering question is how has this country managed to remain relatively stable whilst it is situated in an environment that is said to bear all the marks of a region prone to ethnic conflicts and civil wars? The paper suggests that Tanzania’s ability to maintain a relatively stable and peaceful environment is not accidental. It is rather a function of a well-thought, carefully articulated and vigorously implemented national building project that dates back to the first post-independence administration under President Julius Nyerere. Despite being situated in different continents still Tanzania and Sri Lanka can borrow a leaf from each other particularly on their respective nation-building projects and attempts to create and reconstruct common national identities.
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