Kongwa officers asked to drive Dira 2050 at grassroots

KONGWA: COMMUNITY Development Officers in Kongwa District have been urged to take a more proactive role in driving grassroots economic activities to accelerate implementation of Dira 2050.

Kongwa District Council Executive Director, Dr Omary Nkullo, made the call over the weekend while opening a oneday capacity-building training aimed at strengthening officers’ understanding of their roles and enhancing their contribution to the national development agenda.

Dr Nkullo commended the officers for empowering women economically, but urged them to broaden their focus by linking daily responsibilities to the long-term goals of Vision 2050.

He challenged them to study the vision and identify practical ways to support its implementation, rather than concentrating mainly on facilitating the 10 per cent loans provided through local government authorities.

“You are closest to the people and play a key role in implementing their development priorities. You can help the council and region achieve Dira 2050 goals,” he said.

Dodoma Regional Community Development Division Head, Ms Remi Gondwe, said the vision aims to ensure community interventions translate into tangible improvements in people’s lives.

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She noted that Dira 2050 emphasises strengthening people’s capabilities, advancing community development and protecting the environment.

“As Community Development Officers, we have a major responsibility to help people increase incomes and improve livelihoods through participatory approaches after identifying their real needs,” she said.

Ms Gondwe urged officers to work closely with communities to identify priorities and design interventions that deliver lasting economic and social benefits.

For her part, Kongwa District Community Development Division Head, Ms Paskalina Duwe, called for a stronger focus on measurable results at village level.

She proposed that each officer should work with a model village in their ward to demonstrate tangible improvements in residents’ economic wellbeing.

Ms Duwe said such model villages would help measure the impact of interventions and showcase how grassroots initiatives can transform livelihoods.

The training is expected to strengthen officers’ capacity to translate Vision 2050 into concrete actions that boost household incomes, stimulate production and promote sustainable community development.