One side of development work in Tanzania

I represent Concern here in Tanzania.

I am very gratified to see articles published that attempt to delve into some of the more complex aspects of development work in Africa. “The plight of small farmers against the might of big business”. It’s a familiar refrain.

But David Ralph’s recent article (Features, Mar 21)) tells just one side of the story. It describes the problem but stops short of offering any solutions. And yet that’s what people need and want — whether here in Dar Es Salaam or in Dublin. So, if I may take up the story where Mr Ralph left off, with the unanswered question: ‘What needs to be done?’.