Anti-corruption Support Project
The project aims to strengthen Tanzania’s capacity to prevent, detect, and prosecute corruption and economic crime. Building on prior phases, it deepens institutional support in Zanzibar while expanding citizen engagement through digital tools and advocacy. The project is implemented by ICAR and Jamii Africa, focusing on asset recovery, inter-agency collaboration and civic accountability. It aligns with Switzerland’s strategic priorities in governance and the fight against illicit financial flows.
| Paese/Regione | Tema | Periodo | Budget |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Tanzania |
Governance nothemedefined
Organizzazioni contro la corruzione
Media e libertà di informazione Partecipazione democratica e società civile Sviluppo legale e giudiziario |
01.10.2025
- 31.12.2029 |
CHF 3’889’000
|
- Altra organizzazione svizzera non profit
- Settore privato straniero Sud/Est
- 1. International Centre for Asset Recovery (ICAR) – Direct Award 2. Jamii Africa - Contribution
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Settore in base alle categorie del Comitato di Aiuto allo sviluppo (DAC) dell'OCSE GOVERNO E SOCIETÀ CIVILE
GOVERNO E SOCIETÀ CIVILE
GOVERNO E SOCIETÀ CIVILE
Sotto-Settore in base alle categorie del Comitato di Aiuto allo sviluppo (DAC) dell'OCSE Organizzazioni contro la corruzione
Media e libertà di informazione
Sviluppo dei servizi legali e giudiziari
Partecipazione democratica e società civile
Media e libertà di informazione
Temi trasversali Il progetto sostiene in via prioritaria miglioramenti nell'organizzazione partner
Tipo di aiuto Contributo generale
Mandato con fondo fiduciario
Mandato senza fondo fiduciario
Numero del progetto 7F09324
| Contesto | Tanzania’s fight against corruption reflects a mix of progress and ongoing challenges. The country scored 41 out of 100 in the 2024 Corruption Perceptions Index, a slight improvement from 2023, while a 2025 Afrobarometer survey found that most citizens support the government’s efforts, despite a third perceiving an increase in corruption and many fearing retaliation for reporting it. Over the past decade, perceptions of widespread corruption in key institutions have declined. However, systemic corruption continues to affect the most vulnerable, deepening poverty and inequality. In response to concerns, including Tanzania’s placement on the Financial Action Task Force grey list in 2022, the government introduced several reforms, such as establishing Economic Crime Centres and forming a criminal justice review commission. These steps led to the country’s removal from the grey list in June 2025, signalling progress that requires sustained effort. |
| Obiettivi | Tanzania, particularly Zanzibar, demonstrates improved results in the fight against corruption and organised crime. Resources generated through recovered assets and proceeds of crime contribute to the national budget. |
| Gruppi target | Direct beneficiaries are anti-corruption institutions, law enforcement, judicial authorities and civil society organisations while indirect beneficiaries are the citizens, particularly vulnerable and marginalized populations |
| Effetti a medio termine |
1. Enhanced institutional capability: Zanzibar Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes Authority, Zanzibar Economic Crime Center, the office of Zanzibar Director of Public Prosecutions and the Zanzibar Judiciary are better equipped and demonstrate enhanced capacity, independence and collaboration to sustainably fight corruption and recover stolen assets. 2. Increased citizen engagement and accountability: Increased citizen participation in prevention and combating corruption through advocacy, monitoring and innovative digital tools for reporting resulting in more transparency in service delivery |
| Risultati |
Risultati principali attesi: • Staff in targeted organisations have improved competencies and skills to recover stolen assets • Targeted organisations embed suitable tools, procedures, or instruments to facilitate asset recovery processes Risultati fasi precedenti: • An increase in the capacity of the Prevention and Combating of Corruption Bureauto investigate unexplained wealth offences. • Over 3,870 cases being shared through whistleblowing platform Fichua Uovu since its introduction and more than 500,000 citizens participating in conversations related to corruption, abuse of power and poor service delivery. • Asset forfeitures totalling over TZS 51 billion (approx. CHF 17.6 million) linked to transnational drug trafficking and corruption were secured by the Zanzibar Economic Crime Center. |
| Direzione/Ufficio responsabile |
DSC |
| Partner del progetto |
Partner contrattuale ONG internazionale o straniera Economia privata Organizzazione svizzera senza scopo di lucro |
| Coordinamento con altri progetti e attori | The project is aligned with other donor efforts, notably the FCDO and EU-funded initiatives, on combating corruption and illicit financial flows. It complements the efforts to strengthen public procurement in Zanzibar under the Good Financial Governance project supported by Switzerland. |
| Budget | Fase in corso Budget Svizzera CHF 3’889’000 Budget svizzero attualmente già speso CHF 0 Budget inclusi partner del progetto CHF 6’073’251 Progetto totale dalla prima fase Budget Svizzera CHF 6’866’525 Budget inclusi partner del progetto CHF 11’435’750 |
| Fasi del progetto | Fase 3 01.10.2025 - 31.12.2029 (Fase in corso) Fase 2 01.04.2020 - 30.09.2025 (Completed) Fase 1 01.05.2015 - 31.03.2023 (Completed) |
