Warioba Commission
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The Presidential Commission Against Corruption (PCAC), commonly known as the Warioba Commission, was formed during his tenure by former Tanzania
n President Benjamin Mkapa
on the 17th January 1996, as a way of fulfilling his election pledge to fight corruption
in the country. The Commission was chaired by former Prime Minister, Joseph Warioba
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The Commission was formed to carry out diagnostic studies on corruption in the country as part of the Tanzanian Government
strategy in enhancing integrity and accountability. It completed its work on December 7 1996 after reviewing statutes, rules and procedures in Government and identifying loopholes for growth of corruption. The findings were published in "The Report of the Presidential Commission of Inquiry Against Corruption", commonly known as "The Warioba Report".
Amongst other things, the Commission found that in the social services delivery sector, some public servants receive bribes as a means of supplementing their meager incomes, which in turn helps them to make ends meet (petty corruption). The other type of corruption highlighted was "grand corruption", which involves high level official and public servants who engage in corrupt practices because of their excessive greed for accumulation of wealth.
To remedy the problem of corruption, the Commission made comprehensive recommendations touching all government ministries and departments.
Tanzania
The United Republic of Tanzania is a country in East Africa bordered by Kenya and Uganda to the north, Rwanda, Burundi, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the west, and Zambia, Malawi, and Mozambique to the south. The country's eastern borders lie on the Indian Ocean.Tanzania is a state...
n President Benjamin Mkapa
Benjamin Mkapa
Benjamin William Mkapa was the third President of the United Republic of Tanzania and former Chairman for the Revolutionary State Party .-Biography:...
on the 17th January 1996, as a way of fulfilling his election pledge to fight corruption
Political corruption
Political corruption is the use of legislated powers by government officials for illegitimate private gain. Misuse of government power for other purposes, such as repression of political opponents and general police brutality, is not considered political corruption. Neither are illegal acts by...
in the country. The Commission was chaired by former Prime Minister, Joseph Warioba
Joseph Sinde Warioba
Joseph Sinde Warioba served as Prime Minister of Tanzania from 1985 to 1990. Furthermore, he served concurrently as the country's Vice President. He is currently a Judge on the East African Court of Justice....
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The Commission was formed to carry out diagnostic studies on corruption in the country as part of the Tanzanian Government
Politics of Tanzania
Politics of Tanzania takes place in a framework of a unitary presidential democratic republic, whereby the President of Tanzania is both head of state and head of government, and of a multi-party system. Executive power is exercised by the government. Legislative power is vested in both the...
strategy in enhancing integrity and accountability. It completed its work on December 7 1996 after reviewing statutes, rules and procedures in Government and identifying loopholes for growth of corruption. The findings were published in "The Report of the Presidential Commission of Inquiry Against Corruption", commonly known as "The Warioba Report".
Amongst other things, the Commission found that in the social services delivery sector, some public servants receive bribes as a means of supplementing their meager incomes, which in turn helps them to make ends meet (petty corruption). The other type of corruption highlighted was "grand corruption", which involves high level official and public servants who engage in corrupt practices because of their excessive greed for accumulation of wealth.
To remedy the problem of corruption, the Commission made comprehensive recommendations touching all government ministries and departments.