Development and humanitarian projects implemented by World Vision Tanzania will face closer scrutiny of financial management, procurement and contract processes following a new partnership with the Prevention and Combating of Corruption Bureau (PCCB).
The agreement, signed at World Vision Tanzania's headquarters in Arusha, seeks to strengthen internal controls, identify corruption risks and promote transparency and accountability in the implementation of development programmes.
The partnership comes as corruption risks in the management of project funds, procurement and contracts remain important accountability concerns for institutions involved in delivering public and humanitarian services.
Speaking during the signing ceremony, PCCB Director General Crispin Chalamila said the agreement would establish a formal framework for preventing corruption, identifying loopholes and taking appropriate action against corrupt practices.
He said cooperation would focus on two main areas: educating stakeholders about corruption and strengthening internal systems designed to prevent misconduct within World Vision Tanzania.
Under the arrangement, the two institutions will organise training sessions, seminars, workshops and awareness campaigns for employees, leaders, implementing partners, suppliers and project beneficiaries.
The programmes will cover how to identify signs of corruption, understand its legal and ethical consequences and report suspected wrongdoing.
Of particular importance, Mr Chalamila said, would be assessing corruption risks in financial management, procurement, contracts and other operational activities.
PCCB will also provide technical advice on strengthening internal controls and managing conflicts of interest, areas that can expose organisations to financial losses and undermine the delivery of services to intended beneficiaries.
He said the fight against corruption required more than enforcement by government institutions, calling for closer cooperation with non-governmental organisations, the private sector, media and the public.
Mr Chalamila said the agreement was consistent with the National Anti-Corruption Strategy and Action Plan Phase Four, which promotes the involvement of different stakeholders in preventing and combating corruption.
He also challenged journalists to use their platforms to educate the public, expose corruption and provide credible information to PCCB without fear or favour.
Corruption, he said, violates citizens' rights, weakens good governance, restricts economic opportunities and results in the loss of government revenue.
He urged Tanzanians to take an active role in fighting the vice, saying building a society founded on justice, transparency, integrity and accountability required collective responsibility.
World Vision Tanzania Managing Director James Anditi said discussions leading to the partnership began on April 29, 2026, when the organisation approached PCCB to explore a formal framework for cooperation.
He said the decision reflected the organisation's commitment to strengthening transparency, integrity and accountability in its operations.
Mr Anditi added that working with government institutions was important in protecting resources and ensuring development programmes were implemented in accordance with integrity principles.
The effectiveness of the partnership will ultimately depend on how the agreed safeguards are implemented, particularly in identifying corruption risks, strengthening financial controls and ensuring resources intended for communities are used for their planned purposes.