Corruption in Tanzania

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This article is about corruption in Tanzania.

Both grand and petty corruption are serious problems in Tanzania yet various comprehensive laws are in place to prevent corruption. It is largely due to a weak internal control and low or non-compliance with anti-corruption regulations within different government agencies. For instance, public procurement, taxation, and customs service are areas that are prone to corruption.[1]

Foreign companies have identified that corruption within those sectors poses potential obstacles for doing business in Tanzania as bribes are often demanded.[2] It is also believed that the existing large informal sector, 48.1% of GDP, is associated with cumbersome business registration process which has created opportunities for corruption.[3]

President John Magufuli launched a campaign against grand corruption and established a special court to handle the matter. As a result, corrupt officials have been fired. These efforts and similar projects are internationally supported by Germany and the European Union. There are fears that such anti-corruption efforts will end when President Magufuli steps down.[4]

References[]

  1. ^ Corruption in Tanzania. Cambria Press. ISBN 978-1-62196-800-9.
  2. ^ "Tanzania Corruption Profile". Business Anti-Corruption Portal. Archived from the original on 12 August 2016. Retrieved 14 July 2015.
  3. ^ "Size and contribution of the informal sector". IPP Media. Retrieved 6 February 2014.
  4. ^ Kilimwiko, Lawrence. "Civic competence contains corruption". D+C, development and cooperation.

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