The Prevention and Combating of Corruption Bureau (PCCB) and World Vision Tanzania have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance anti-corruption measures within the organisation. The partnership aims to promote transparency, accountability, and integrity in World Vision Tanzania's operations. This move seeks to ensure that resources allocated to improving the lives of children and families are used for their intended purposes. The MoU was signed in Arusha on November 14, 2026.
The PCCB will conduct corruption risk assessments in World Vision Tanzania's financial management, procurement, and project contract administration. The initiative also includes providing technical advice on internal controls, segregation of duties, conflicts of interest, and adherence to ethical standards in procurement processes. PCCB director general, Mr Crispin Chalamila, stated that the partnership aims to close loopholes that could expose resources to misuse. The cooperation will focus on raising awareness and building capacity on the dangers of corruption.
The partnership will also focus on public awareness through joint training programmes, seminars, and workshops for employees, leaders, partners, suppliers, and selected groups of project beneficiaries. These programmes will help stakeholders identify indicators of corruption, understand its consequences and legal implications, and familiarise themselves with available channels for reporting corrupt practices. Mr Chalamila emphasised that the fight against corruption requires close cooperation between the government, non-governmental organisations, the private sector, and citizens.
World Vision Tanzania country director, Mr James Anditi, said the organisation has been serving children and communities in Tanzania for over four decades. He emphasised that protecting resources from misuse is essential to sustaining development projects and achieving their intended objectives. Diverting funds from their intended purposes, particularly those meant to support vulnerable children, undermines public trust and reverses progress made by the organisation and its beneficiaries.
Mr Anditi stated that World Vision Tanzania is committed to ensuring that resources entrusted to it are used for their intended purposes and deliver tangible results to beneficiaries. The organisation recognises the important role of PCCB in strengthening integrity, accountability, and the protection of resources dedicated to improving the lives of Tanzanian children and families. This partnership is a significant step towards achieving this goal.
The PCCB and World Vision Tanzania will work together to build a culture of transparency, accountability, integrity, and zero tolerance for corruption across all World Vision Tanzania operations. The partnership will enhance control systems and promote a culture of accountability within the organisation. This collaboration is expected to have a positive impact on the lives of children and families in Tanzania.
The MoU signed by PCCB and World Vision Tanzania marks a significant milestone in the fight against corruption in Tanzania. The partnership demonstrates the commitment of both institutions to promoting transparency, accountability, and integrity in the use of resources. Key aspects of the partnership include corruption risk assessments, public awareness programmes, and capacity building for stakeholders.
Key points
- PCCB and World Vision Tanzania partner to prevent corruption and promote transparency
- The partnership aims to close loopholes that could expose resources to misuse
- The collaboration will enhance control systems and promote a culture of accountability within World Vision Tanzania
