DODOMA: THE government has made significant strides in the fight against corruption by strengthening accountability systems and increasing transparency in the use of public resources.
This was stated by the Minister of State in the President’s Office (Public Service Management and Good Governance), Mr George Simbachawene during the official launch of a cooperation agreement between the Institute of Accountancy Arusha (IAA) and the Ethics Secretariat (ES) in Dodoma recently.
He said that through institutions such as the Prevention and Combating of Corruption Bureau (PCCB), the country has been able to identify and address corrupt practices, enforce the law and enhance accountability among public officials.
“These achievements must be sustained by strengthening ethical frameworks, providing continuous training and implementing robust strategies to prevent corruption… I believe that the training to be offered will be a valuable resource for public leaders in improving their work performance,” the minister said.
The minister added that integrity in public leadership is a fundamental pillar of national development, emphasising that leaders and public servants must serve as exemplary models of accountability, honesty and fairness.
“A nation led by ethical leaders develops strong institutions that serve the people equitably. The government remains committed to ensuring that public service ethics are upheld to build public trust and enhance institutional performance,” he said.
He congratulated the two institutions for initiating the programme, directing all government institutions to ensure their leaders participate in the training, which aims to foster integrity and enhance resource management.
Mr Simbachawene stated that the training has initially been divided into 13 groups, targeting leaders of public institutions, district commissioners, heads of departments, education officers and other key sectors.
“Through this training, we expect our leaders to gain a broad understanding of the principles of good governance and ethics in public service delivery,” he added.
He urged that the collaboration be further strengthened to ensure that ethics and good governance education become a fundamental part of institutional and academic systems in the country.
He also emphasised that the initiative should be expanded to enhance curricula related to integrity, accountability, and governance.
IAA Rector, Prof Eliamani Sedoyeka, said the programme is designed to equip public leaders with in-depth knowledge of ethics in leadership, good governance, public financial management, procurement systems, service delivery to citizens and how to identify and eliminate conflicts of interest.
