An accountable society where good governance is a way of life and a collective responsibility
About Us
WAJIBU - Institute of Public Accountability (WAJIBU) is a reputable and credible think-tank organisation established since 2015 registered as a company limited by guarantee under the Companies Act, 2002, with registration number 114341. Following amendments of the Companies Act in 2019 and the Non-Governmental Organisations Act, 2002, WAJIBU was re-registered under NGO Act No. 24 of 2002 with registration No. 00056. WAJIBU is also registered in Zanzibar under the Business Entity Registration Act No. 12 of 2012 with registration No. Z0000218312.
WAJIBU exists to foster an environment that promotes Public Financial Accountability (PFA) and good governance in Tanzania. It was founded to address growing concerns over corruption, public financial mismanagement, and low public awareness on Public Financial Management (PFM) issues.
In achieving its Vision and Mission, WAJIBU focuses on four Strategic Objectives:
1. To Strengthen Capacity of Accountability actors in improving Public Financial Transparency, Accountability and Anti-Corruption Initiatives.
2: To Enhance Equitable, Transparent, and Accountable Trade Policies and innovative tax policies for Inclusive Economic Growth.
3: To enhance Institutional Mechanisms for Civic Engagement in Sustainable Public Procurement.
4: Enhanced Technical and Financial Resilience of WAJIBU
What We Do
Driving Policy Change & Accountability
WAJIBU’s Strategic Plan focuses on advancing Public Financial Accountability (PFA) through a comprehensive Theory of Change that guides the organization’s advocacy, research, and engagement efforts. This approach supports the achievement of meaningful policy and governance outcomes by strengthening transparency, accountability, and inclusive participation in economic and public financial systems.
The strategy is anchored in key strategic objectives that guide WAJIBU’s programs and Annual Operational Plans. These objectives ensure the delivery of impactful initiatives that strengthen accountability actors, promote equitable economic policies, and enhance sustainable management of public resources.
Through this framework, WAJIBU addresses governance and economic policy challenges in Tanzania Mainland and Zanzibar by promoting transparent public financial management, equitable trade and tax policies, and stronger institutional mechanisms for civic engagement in sustainable public procurement.
Impact
Since its establishment in 2015 as a think-tank institution, WAJIBU has been fostering good governance principles of transparency and accountability in the collection and use of public resources in Tanzania. WAJIBU has engaged various strategic stakeholders including citizens' led PETs/SAM Committees; youth from 9 Higher Learning Institutions; Government Officials from (MoEST, PO-RALG, MoF, NAOT, PPRA, PCCB), Parliamentary Oversight Committees (PAC, LAAC, PIC); the Parliamentary Budget Office; Elected Representatives (Member of Parliaments, Councillors); and media houses.
YOUTH
10,000+
MEDIA/JOURNALISTS
45+
SUB NATIONALS NGOs
100+
DUTY BEARERS
145+
ELECTED REPRESENTATIVES
100
COUNCILORS
156
Our Focus Areas
We concentrate our efforts on key areas critical to Tanzania's progress, ensuring our work has a tangible impact on society.
Good Financial Governance and Anti-Corruption
Equitable Trade Practices for Economic Growth
Sustainable Public Procurement
Organisational Development and Resilience
Global Development Goals
We align our work with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals to contribute to global efforts for a better future.
Peace, justice and strong institutions
No Poverty
Gender Equality
News & Updates
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ARTICLE | 9/12/2025
ITAC 2025: Registration Now Open!
ITAC 2025 will address critical challenge and opportunities in electoral accountability and participation focusing on innovative solutions for strengthening democracy in a digital age.
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ARTICLE | 6/14/2025
Accountability Essay Competition 2025
WAJIBU envisages ensuring “Public resources are effectively managed to benefit all citizens for poverty reduction”. WAJIBU believes this will be accomplished by fostering an environment that promotes transparency and public financial accountability in the country through policy advocacy and research, capacity building, and citizen engagement, particularly among youth, women, and people with disability. To achieve youth engagement in Public Financial Accountability matters, WAJIBU conducts accountability essay competitions to encourage the active participation of youth in critical thinking to address societal issues (Public Financial Management). These competitions intend to provide platforms for the youth to express their ideas, perspectives, and solutions related to governance and corruption, thus contributing to the development of a more accountable and transparent society.
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ARTICLE | 3/27/2025
CALL FOR JOURNALISTS: STRENGTHENING PUBLIC FINANCIAL GOVERNANCE THROUGH MEDIA
WAJIBU and Policy Forum, with funding from the European Union, are implementing a two year governance project (2025 - 2027) to enhance transparency, accountability and citizen participation in public financial governance across Tanzania. As part of this initiative, we invite passionate journalists to join the Public Financial Governance Program to sharpen their skills in investigating, analyzing and reporting on financial governance, resource mobilization and corruption. Apply by 10th April 2025.
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