Strengthening collaborative efforts among diverse stakeholders to drive accountability

Our Vision

Public resources are well managed to benefit all citizens for poverty reduction in the country.

Our Mission

To apply the analytical tools of Public Social Accountability Monitoring (PSAM) and Public Expenditure Tracking (PETs) in ensuring that there is proper public resource management and good governance in the country.

About WAJIBU

WAJIBU - Institute of Public Accountability is a reputable think-tank institution which was established in 2015 with the purpose of fostering an environment that supports public financial accountability (PFA) and good governance in Tanzania. WAJIBU works to empower citizens and their representatives to demand proper accountability and good governance on the collection and use of public resources. It mobilises public engagement with duty bearers and the elected representatives (Members of Parliament, Councilors and Street/Village Chairpersons) on issues of public financial accountability and good governance.

In achieving WAJIBU's vision and mission, WAJIBU focuses on four broad objectives which are;

1.Strengthening Citizen Engagement in understanding the Public Financial Accountability concept,

2.Enhan...

What we do

WAJIBU's Strategic Plan for 2021-2025 is dedicated to tackle PFA issues by using a comprehensive Theory of Change. This approach guides the achievement of project outcomes by emphasising effective advocacy efforts, grounded in four pivotal strategic objectives. These objectives serve as the backbone of the organisation's Annual Operational Plans, ensuring the delivery of essential outputs, outcomes, and impactful program implementations. WAJIBU's approach to addressing the country's PFA challenges is distinguished by its high-level, dependable, and sustainable strategies encapsulated within the following four key objectives:

Impact

Since its establishment in 2015 as a think-tank institution, WAJIBU has been fostering good governance principles of transparency and accountability in the collection and use of public resources in Tanzania. WAJIBU has engaged various strategic stakeholders including citizens' led PETs/SAM Committees; youth from 9 Higher Learning Institutions; Government Officials from (MoEST, PO-RALG, MoF, NAOT, PPRA, PCCB), Parliamentary Oversight Committees (PAC, LAAC, PIC); the Parliamentary Budget Office; Elected Representatives (Member of Parliaments, Councillors); and media houses.

YOUTH10,000+

MEDIA/JOURNALISTS35+

SUB NATIONALS NGOs100+

DUTY BEARERS145+

ELECTED REPRESENTATIVES100

COUNCILORS156

News & Updates

CALL FOR JOURNALISTS: STRENGTHENING PUBLIC FINANCIAL GOVERNANCE THROUGH MEDIA

WAJIBU and Policy Forum, with funding from the European Union, are implementing a two year governance project (2025 - 2027) to enhance transparency, accountability and citizen participation in public financial governance across Tanzania. As part of this initiative, we invite passionate journalists to join the Public Financial Governance Program to sharpen their skills in investigating, analyzing and reporting on financial governance, resource mobilization and corruption. Apply by 10th April 2025.

WAJIBU Unveils Accountability Report: A Call for Greater Financial Accountability and Transparency

On July 16, 2024, WAJIBU proudly launched its highly Accountability Report which are emanated from the CAG report for the FY2022/23, an event that marked a significant milestone in the pursuit of financial transparency and accountability.

The CAG reports 2022/23: Highlights on persistent challenges in Tanzania's PFM system

Discover the latest insights on persistent challenges within the Public Financial Management (PFM) system in our news update. We highlight key findings from the 2022/23 reports by the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG), shedding light on ongoing hurdles and potential improvements. Stay informed on the state of PFM and how it impacts financial management practices

WAJIBU Empowers Journalists and Community Radios in Accountability-based Journalism

Earlier this month, the WAJIBU team convened a pivotal session with Mwananchi Communication Limited and journalists from community radios, as part of its 'Amka Tuonge' project implementation. The session delved into techniques for analyzing and disseminating information sourced from CAG (Controller and Auditor General) reports.