“Corruption is not a victimless crime. It fuels conflict, entrenches inequality, and steals resources needed to protect people and the planet: Every dollar lost to economic crime is a dollar stolen from those fighting for a better future, “UN Secretary-General António Guterres.
By Prosper Makene
THE World’s largest anti-corruption conference has elected Ambassador Naimi S.H. Aziz, Tanzania’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations (UN) in Vienna, as Vice-President of the States Parties to the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) for the period 2025-2027.
The election took place during the opening of the 11th Session of the Conference of the States Parties, held on December 15, 2025, in Doha, Qatar.
Ambassador Naimi Aziz will assist the President of the Conference, Hamad bin Nasser Al-Misnad, President of the Qatar Anti-Corruption and Governance Authority, in leading the Conference, overseeing the core functions of the Conference as the main policy-making body for the implementation of the Convention, chairing sessions, preparing the agenda, facilitating negotiations on the implementation of the Convention, and working with the Office of the President in managing and combating corruption globally.
The Tanzanian delegation is led by the Director General of the Prevention and Combating of Corruption Bureau (PCCB), Mr. Crispin Francis Chalamila.
Also in attendance are the Controller and Auditor General, CPA Charles Edward Kichere, and senior officials from the National Prosecutions Service and the Public Procurement Regulatory Authority.
During the opening ceremony, a call was made to utilize emerging technologies in the fight against corruption and to address its links to organized crime and other financial crimes.
The President of the UN General Assembly, Annalena Baerbock, emphasized that “Preventing and ultimately eradicating corruption is a task for each and every one of us. We owe it to the people we serve.”
UN Secretary-General António Guterres stated that “Corruption is not a victimless crime. It fuels conflict, entrenches inequality, and steals resources needed to protect people and the planet: Every dollar lost to economic crime is a dollar stolen from those fighting for a better future.”
The Tanzanian delegation is expected to present its implementation report for the period 2023-2025.
The conference provides a platform for countries to share experiences, best practices, and challenges in implementing the UNCAC. It also offers an opportunity for Tanzania to demonstrate its commitment to combating corruption and promoting good governance.
Tanzania has made significant progress in strengthening its anti-corruption framework, including the establishment of the PCCB and the enactment of the Anti-Corruption Act. The country has also ratified the UNCAC and is committed to implementing its provisions.
The conference is expected to adopt a range of decisions and resolutions aimed at strengthening the implementation of the UNCAC, including measures to prevent corruption, protect whistleblowers, and recover stolen assets.
The event has attracted high-level participants, including government officials, civil society organizations, and private sector representatives from around the world. The conference will also feature a range of side events and exhibitions showcasing innovative approaches to combating corruption.
Tanzania’s election to the Vice-Presidency of the UNCAC is a significant achievement, reflecting the country’s commitment to fighting corruption and promoting good governance. It is also an opportunity for Tanzania to play a leading role in shaping the global anti-corruption agenda.
The conference will run until December 19, 2025, and is expected to conclude with the adoption of a range of decisions and resolutions aimed at strengthening the global fight against corruption.
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