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U.S. Millennium Challenge Threshold Program Supports Training for Prevention of Corruption Bureau
March 23, 2007
Investigators from the Prevention of Corruption Bureau (PCB) will gain in-depth knowledge during a week-long course on procurement fraud and corruption. The U.S. Government-provided training, supported by USAID/Tanzania’s Millennium Challenge Threshold Program will help strengthen the capacity of the PCB to ensure transparent public procurement. PCB Director General Edward Hoseah will provide opening remarks on Monday, March 26, at 9 a.m. at the Sea Cliff Hotel.
“According to a World Bank Report, it is estimated that 20% of the Tanzanian government's expenditure on procurement is lost through corruption,” said Pamela White USAID/Tanzania Director. The training will also be attended by officers from the Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA), and a special presentation will be made by the PPRA Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Ramadhani Mlinga. “With the support of Mr. Hoseah and Dr. Mlinga, we are helping to build the linkages between PPRA and PCB so that the two agencies can better fight corruption in public procurement,” said Ms.White.
The Government of Tanzania became eligible for U.S. Millennium Challenge Threshold Program assistance in November 2004. The primary objective of the Threshold Program as committed to by the Government of Tanzania is to reduce corruption in half the country's local districts and in central government agencies. The procurement fraud and corruption training program will help the government reach its objective by enhancing the PCB’s technical capabilities.
USAID has hired a three-person independent consulting firm team comprised of individuals from the U.S., U.K., and Tanzania to conduct and prepare materials designed specifically for this comprehensive course. The course will include materials for the training, a workbook and instructor's guide, PowerPoint presentations, exercises, role-plays and case studies. A second two-week training for another group of PCB officers is scheduled for later in the year.