Tanzania’s post-independence anti-corruption efforts: Examining the prevention and combatting of corruption bureau’s (pccb) role during Magufuli’s regime
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2020
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University of Western Cape
Abstract
During the five years of John Magufuli’s presidency, Tanzania’s anti-corruption efforts
yielded significant improvements. This improved performance was associated mainly
with the President’s personal anti-corruption stance. Institutions entrusted with
fighting corruption, particularly the Prevention and Combating of Corruption Bureau
(PCCB), appear to be performing their functions based on the attitude of the
incumbent President towards the problem. This creates a risk of personalising anticorruption instead of institutionalising it. Unfortunately, President Magufuli passed
away in March 2021 and the sustainability of his anti-corruption approach is now in
question. This article assesses Tanzania’s post-independence efforts to fighting
corruption, and specifically examines the role of the PCCB during the reign of President
Magufuli. We argue that during Magufuli’s presidency, the anti-corruption approach in
the country has been top-down instead of bottom-up.
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Tanzania’s anti-corruption, Magafuli's regime, Prevention and Combating of Corruption Bureau (PCCB), Tanzania’s post-independence, Corruption
Citation
Lukiko, L. et al. (2020). Tanzania’s post-independence anti-corruption efforts: Examining the prevention and combatting of corruption bureau’s (pccb) role during Magufuli’s regime. Journal of Anti-Corruption Law, 4(1), 32-57.