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Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

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An accountable society where good governance is a way of life and a collective responsibility.

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About Wajibu Institute

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

 

 

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What We Do

WAJIBU's Strategic Plan for 2021-2025 is dedicated to tackle PFA issues by using a comprehensive Theory of Change. This approach guides the achievement of project outcomes by emphasising effective advocacy efforts, grounded in four pivotal strategic objectives. These objectives serve as the backbone of the organisation's Annual Operational Plans, ensuring the delivery of essential outputs, outcomes, and impactful program implementations. WAJIBU's approach to addressing the country's PFA challenges is distinguished by its high-level, dependable, and sustainable strategies encapsulated within the following four key objectives:

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What Wajibu Institute Does

Our Impact

Making a difference in communities across Tanzania through democratic engagement and good governance

250,000+

Citizens Engaged

180+

Government Partnerships

12,500+

Research Reports Published

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

Good Financial Governance and Anti-Corruption

advancing transparency, fiscal integrity, and citizen oversight.
Equitable Trade Practices for Economic Growth

Equitable Trade Practices for Economic Growth

promoting fair, transparent, and inclusive trade and taxation systems through tackling inequitable tax regimes, informal trade exclusion and corruption in customs and licensing.
Sustainable Public Procurement

Sustainable Public Procurement

embedding green purchasing, strengthening monitoring, and citizen oversight in public procurement processes.
Organisational Development and Resilience

Organisational Development and Resilience

ensuring institutional resilience, sustainability and regional influence.

Global Development Goals

We align our work with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals to contribute to global efforts for a better future.

1

No Poverty

2

Zero Hunger

3

Good Health

4

Quality Education

5

Gender Equality

6

Clean Water

7

Clean Energy

8

Decent Work

9

Innovation

10

Reduced Inequalities

News & Updates

Stay informed with the latest news, research findings, and event highlights from the Wajibu Institute.

Election Analysis 2024: A Critical Review

ARTICLE | March 15, 2024

Election Analysis 2024: A Critical Review

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Wajibu Institute Launches New Youth Empowerment Program

UPDATE | March 10, 2024

Wajibu Institute Launches New Youth Empowerment Program

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The State of Land Rights and Sustainable Development in Tanzania

REPORT | March 5, 2024

The State of Land Rights and Sustainable Development in Tanzania

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