XPRES CLINTON SHINES SOLAR ON TANZANIA

He personifies Eleanor Roosevelt’s credo that it is better to light one candle than to curse the darkness. Installations like these truly light the way.

A friendly word of advice to President Clinton: See GHANA TAKES A SOLAR ENERGY JOURNEY and SENEGAL: SAVE OUR SOLAR. These projects require maintenance!

Clinton’s solar power for 40 dispensaries
July 26, 2007 (The Guardian Limited of Dar es Salaam via IPPMedia)

WHO
Former US president Bill Clinton, Tanzanian President Jakaya Kikwete,
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WHAT
The Bill Clinton Foundation will fund solar installations to create electricity for 40 medical dispensaries and health centers in Tanzania.

WHEN
Clinton and Kikwete met July July 25.

WHERE
- Clinton and Kikwete met in Arusha.
- The installations will be in the Lindi and Mtwara regions of Tanzania.

WHY
- The Foundation has already funded solar energy to three dispensaries and a health center in Masasi District.
- Implementation follows on a commitment Clinton made to Kikwete in New York in September 2006 to help with developing social services in Tanzania. He will also reach out to other development partners.
- Clinton is mainly in Tanzania for the launch of an anti-malaria program which will deliver 95% cheaper drugs to pilot projects in Maswa and Kongwa districts.
In this case it is an energy-saving CFL bulb, but it is not cursing the darkness.

QUOTES
- Clinton: `I have decided to extend a similar project in 40 dispensaries and health centres in Lindi and Mtwara regions…`
- Kikwete:`I personally, together with Tanzanians, value your contribution in the fight against malaria and HIV/Aids in this country. We also thank you for supporting community services…`