The Office of the Treasury Registrar (OTR), through its Risk Management Unit, has launched specialised training for public institutions on risk management and Business Continuity Planning, alongside the use of the government’s new GEMIS system for reporting risk management information.
The two-week training programme, taking place in Morogoro Region, brings together 252 public institutions.
The training targets risk coordinators, risk champions, and business continuity specialists, with the aim of strengthening their capacity to design and implement effective strategies for managing risks and responding to any disruptions that may affect institutional operations.
Speaking on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, Ms Linah Igogo said the training is intended to equip institutions with the ability to develop strong mechanisms for responding to disasters and operational disruptions.
She said the 252 institutions under the supervision of the OTR have been divided into four groups, with each group receiving three days of training.
Ms Igogo noted that the modern world is facing a wide range of challenges and disasters that can disrupt the daily operations of institutions and the broader economy.
She cited challenges such as global conflicts, fire outbreaks, floods, and internet connectivity disruptions, which can interrupt the delivery of essential public services.
Due to these challenges, Ms Igogo stressed the need for institutions to learn how to prepare in advance and ensure continuity of service delivery even when disruptions occur.
For his part, Ayubu Mswahili, a lecturer from the Institute of Accountancy Arusha (IAA) and a risk management expert, said the training is particularly important at a time when the world continues to face various disasters, including the COVID-19 pandemic and other emerging risks.
He warned that institutions which fail to prepare in advance risk being unable to continue delivering services during crises.
Mr Mswahili added that effective business continuity planning enables institutions to maintain essential services during disruptions while gradually restoring normal operations.
He noted that this not only ensures service continuity but also strengthens public trust and enhances the reputation of institutions among stakeholders in any operating environment.
A participant from Tanzania Commercial Bank (TCB), Ms Maua Kibwana, who works in the Cybersecurity and Business Continuity Management Unit, said the training is highly valuable in strengthening the delivery of financial services, especially during disruptions such as floods and other disasters that may affect daily operations.
