National governance tool takes shape
DODOMA: A NATIONAL framework that will measure transparency, accountability and performance across public and private institutions is nearing completion after the Commission for Human Rights and Good Governance (CHRAGG) advanced work on the assessment tool in Dodoma yesterday.
The framework, which has been under development since 2023, is expected to become the country’s first standard guide for assessing how institutions uphold good governance principles and identify areas requiring improvement.
Speaking during a working session to review the draft guide at the Dodoma Regional Commissioner’s Office, CHRAGG Acting Executive Secretary Ms Suzan Ndeona said the tool would help institutions evaluate their performance against key governance standards.
She said the assessment will cover transparency, accountability, equality, the rule of law, public participation, efficiency and productivity, reconciliation, responsiveness and integrity.
“The preparation of this guide formally began in 2023 after the commission identified the need for a national tool to assess the state of good governance,” Ms Ndeona said.
She said the draft had already incorporated the main criteria for evaluating governance in institutions but would continue to be refined to reflect evolving institutional systems, including the Public Employees Performance Management Information System (PEPMIS).
“This is still a draft. Once completed, it will be presented to public and private institutions and other organisations involved in good governance issues for their views,” she said.
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Ms Ndeona said the guide would strengthen service delivery by helping institutions assess how effectively they serve citizens, manage public resources and fulfil their responsibilities in accordance with the law.
She said good governance is reflected in how institutions respond to people’s needs, involve citizens in decision-making and maintain integrity in executing their mandates.
National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) representative Ms Hellen Siriwa said the bureau worked closely with CHRAGG to ensure the framework becomes a practical tool that can support national governance reforms.
She said the collaboration would continue until the guide is finalised and officially launched for nationwide use.
Once adopted, the framework is expected to enable institutions to detect governance weaknesses early, take corrective measures and strengthen accountability across both the public and private sectors.
