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August 08, 2024

In Arusha, for the ongoing International Transparency and Accountability Conference (ITAC) 2024 organised by Wajibu Institute of Public Accountability focusing on “Fostering Effective Procurement Systems for Sustainable Development in Africa.” This event sought to address the issue of enhancing procurement systems across the continent, with procurement accounting for a significant portion of national budgets.

Policy Forum staff attended, eager to learn about tackling corruption in public procurement. Public procurement is a $13 trillion annual business and the grim reality is that it is a number one corruption risk for governments worldwide. The speakers outlined common corruption schemes like collusion, fraud, and favouritism, and emphasised the need for thorough investigation and monitoring at every procurement stage.

The session on anti-corruption strategies introduced the benefits of digitization and e-Government Procurement (e-GP) systems, highlighting successes in Rwanda and Tanzania. The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) was presented as a powerful tool for transparency, allowing public scrutiny of procurement data.

The conference showcased real-world examples, such as improved school infrastructure investments in Paraguay, which inspired participants to consider similar approaches in Tanzania. ITAC 2024 aimed to bring together experts, policymakers, practitioners, and scholars to explore challenges, best practices, and strategies for improving procurement processes in African countries.

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Policy Forum is committed to enhancing transparency, public participation, and collective analysis during budget ex*****on to ensure effective social spending. To achieve this, the forum aims to strengthen the capacity of CSOs to conduct budget credibility analysis, thereby improving service delivery.
This week, the Budget Working Group and beneficiaries of the COAB Initiative (Collaborating for Open Budgets) convened in Morogoro. Their goal is to build a broad, diverse global movement of civil society groups with the skills to actively engage in budget processes.
Together, they produced a post-budget statement on budget credibility to address bottlenecks and enhance service delivery.

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International Budget Partnership is launching its latest Open Budget Survey report on May 29! The OBS is the only independent, regular, and comparative analysis of global budget transparency and accountability. Don't miss it. Register now: https://ibp.tiny.us/OBS2023 📊🌍

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The challenges facing startups in Tanzania extend beyond government policies. We need to establish systems, frameworks, and structures that support startup initiatives. Without these, policies and laws will remain mere documents

Policies affecting financial support for Tanzanian startups need review. Regulatory hurdles, like mandatory central bank registration for foreign capital, cause delays. Capital controls also limit investors’ exit options, raising concerns.

Happy Labor Day

Today, we commemorate the International Day of Girls in Information and Communication Technology (ICT), a pivotal moment in addressing the digital gender gap worldwide. Despite progress, rural girls still face significant underrepresentation in ICT leadership roles, underscoring the ongoing inequalities they encounter. At Kuyenda Collective, we're committed to advocating for the empowerment of rural youth by fostering digital literacy in or programming as we believe it is critical to close the digital divide in rural education. By expanding access to digital technology, we aim to unlock the leadership potential of rural girls, ensuring they have the tools and opportunities needed to thrive in the digital age.

As we commemorate the International Day for Girls in ICT we shared some insights on the Knowledge Hub which you can read here: https://www.kuyendacollective.org/news/international-day-of-girls-in-information-and-communication-technology-ict/

Starting Day 2 with discussions on strengthening ties between educational institutions and employers and on digital learning. Will embracing technology help transform education?

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Leo tar 8 june 2023 Policy forum imeungana na wadau mbalimbali katika warsha ya kitaifa ya kuridhia taarifa ya hiari ya nchi ya utekelezaji wa malengo ya maendeleo endelevu iliyofanyika ofisi za wizara ya fedha jijini Dodoma. PF imehusika katika mchakato mzima wa kuongoza tathmini ya lengo namba 17 “Ubia na Ushirikiano kwa maendeleo endelevu”

Soma uchambuzi wa Bajeti ya Taifa ya Mwaka 2023/24

Budget Working Group’s 2023/24 Pre-Budget Statement: Securing Sustainable Development Through Budget Reliability and Fiscal Sustainability | Policy Forum Submitted by Web Master on 12 May 2023 Budget Briefs Publication Date 2023-05 It is our pleasure to present to you the analysis of the FY 2023/24 national budget. Policy Forum commends the government’s economic reforms aimed at promoting private sector-led growth and enhancing the business environ...

In this position paper, we continue our efforts to contribute to the budget process, discourse, and performance. Click the link or scan the QR Code to access the statement.

Ajira ambazo Watanzania wanazipata kwenye migodi hazina thamani sawa ukilinganisha na nafasi za kazi na kiwango cha mshahara wanacholipwa wageni

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The Role of Youth in Public Financial Accountability and the Fight against Corruption. This Friday 24 March 2023 will be graced with a panel of stakeholders who will share different financial accountability perspectives

Embracing Equity in all aspects. Policy Forum’s Gender Focal Point participated in
Panel Discussion on
Economic Diplomacy as an engine of growth and prosperity to women empowerment; Unlocking opportunities, paving a way for a sustainable tomorrow alongside the Country Manager of African Development Bank (AfDB) Dr. Patricia Laverley and the Ambassador of Sweden in Tanzania H.E Charlotta Ozaki

The 8:00 Breakfast Debate on Friday 24 February 2023, on " Leave No-one Behind: The Importance of Stakeholders Engagement In The Voluntary National Review (VNR) Processes" The presentation will be provided by Reynald Maeda ,Secretary General at the United Nations Association of Tanzania (UNA) and the discussant

📆 24 February 2023
📌FOUR POINTS BY SHERATON (Formerly New Africa Hotel), Dar es salaam
🕑08:00 AM - 10:00 AM EAT.

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Policy forum has joined other 12 African countries in the 2023 Summer school with the theme “Enhancing the capacity of CSOs in efforts to curb Illicit Financial Flows (IFFs).” The training is being held in Pretoria, South Africa from 20th to 24th February 2023 facilitated by the Tax Justice Network Africa in association with WU Global Tax Policy Center at the Institute for Austrian and International Tax Law and the African Tax Institute at the University of Pretoria.