RECODA is a local Non Governmental Organization established in 2000 with the view of bridging technical gap in development through research, consultancy, capacity building and facilitating community based projects geared toward poverty alleviation, food security and environmental conservation. She conducts her activities with the view of national interest especially focusing on National Economic Growth and Poverty Reduction Strategy (NGPRS) in swahili known as MKUKUTA (Mkakati wa Kukuza Uchumi na Kupunguza Umaskini Tanzania); and working on the researchable issues to make sure that the pressing problems of the community are jointly solved. A basket of option is always availed to communities to choose what is best. Participatory projects have been formulated for rural sectors development aiming at mobilization of locally available resources and enhancing the use of affordable technologies to improve environment and agricultural (Livestock/crop) production in ensuring poverty reduction and food security.
The organization came into being as a result of the vision of Mr. Daniel Mvella whose desire was to see productive and sustainable civil society organizations (CSOs). This vision was supported by the first board chairman consisting of Saaden Meena, Cuthbert Mono, Dominick Ringo, Godwin Mnzava, and Naomi Mpenda. Mr. Mvella was also the first Executive Director from 2001-2003. Mr. Saaden Meena was the first Chairman of the Board from 2001-2007 which led to an election of the new board chairman Mr. Cuthbert Mono from 2007. RECODA has a management team consisting of four people, the director Dominick Ringo, Catherine Maguzu, Josephine Ng?ang?a Kuhanda and Zabron Mbwaga.
Legal Status
The organization was registered in 2001 under the companies? ordinance (CAP 212) as company limited by guarantee. The Organization?s registration number is 40785 and with TIN 105-138-180. Currently new constitution is under preparation to register the organization under the new NGO?s regulations.
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