Today, Tanzania is experiencing a tremendous growth of internet penetration and teledensity of which are increasingly bridging the digital divide in the country. These information technologies need to be taped to enable more people to raise their voices on corruption cases confidentiality and without fears.
This essay gives a short description on the Acts put to work in Tanzania, to work against corruption.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND INFORMATION
- PROBLEM STATEMENT
- THE GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
- General goal
- Specific objectives
- Indicators of achievement
- Main activities
- STAKEHOLDERS
- BUDGET LINE
- TIMELINE
- CONCLUSION
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This concept paper aims to strengthen corruption whistle-blowing in Tanzania by leveraging Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs). It seeks to increase awareness about the importance of ICTs in reporting corruption, encourage the use of ICTs for reporting corruption cases, and ultimately, enhance the detection and prosecution of corruption offenses.
- The significance of ICTs in reporting corruption
- The role of ICTs in combating corruption in Tanzania
- The need for protection and security for corruption whistleblowers
- The importance of building confidence in using ICTs for reporting corruption
- The need for institutional capacity building to handle digital footprints of corruption
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Introduction and Background Information: This chapter establishes the context of corruption in Tanzania, highlighting its prevalence across various sectors and its detrimental impact on individuals and national development. It also outlines existing laws and institutions aimed at combating corruption.
- Problem Statement: This chapter delves into the challenges of corruption reporting in Tanzania, citing statistics and research findings that underscore the reluctance to report corruption due to fear of victimization and lack of protection. It emphasizes the need for a more effective reporting system that prioritizes security, confidentiality, and anonymity.
- The Goals and Objectives: This chapter outlines the overarching goal of strengthening corruption whistle-blowing in Tanzania through the use of ICTs. It details specific objectives, including raising awareness, increasing the number of reported cases, and improving detection and prosecution of corruption offenses. It also outlines key activities to achieve these objectives, such as community education, confidence building, and strengthening legal and institutional frameworks.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
Key themes and concepts explored in this paper include corruption, whistle-blowing, Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs), Tanzania, security, confidentiality, anonymity, awareness, confidence building, institutional capacity, and digital footprints.
- Quote paper
- MSc in Information Technology & Management Ireneus Mathias (Author), 2017, Strenthening corruption whistleblowing by using ICTs in Tanzania, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/351918
