The problem of corruption in Tanzania
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1975
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University of Dar es Salaam
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The primary aim of this thesis is to examine the problem of corruption in Tanzania. In this connection, therefore, an inquiry into the causes of corruption and attempts made towards eradication corruption is made. After defining corruption on the introductory part of the thesis, chapter one deals with the anatomy of corruption. Different forms of corruption, together with the effects of corruption, are examined in detail. It is argued that large scale corruption is mainly concentrated amongst the petty bourgeoisie. Corruption is seen as promoting inefficiency contrary to the views held by many bourgeois scholars that it promotes efficiency. The causes of corruption are discussed in chapter two. Any scientific inquiry into this problem has to take a historical approach. In analyzing the development of mankind therefore, in different modes of production, it is shown how corruption developed and at the same time how corruption is part and parcel of some modes of production. In particular, the slavery, feudal and capitalist modes of production are singled out as having the material base of corruption. Fractural evidence that corruption is rampant in Tanzania can be seen in chapter three. General and particular corruption scandals are discussed. Chapter four examines attempted solutions to this problem in Tanzania. Tanzania's socio-economic structure, which is largely neo-colonial and capitalist in nature is conducive to corruption. In the final part it is, therefore, argued that the long term solution to the problem lies in the socialist revolution, which provides a mode of production with no material base for corruption. The Arusha Declaration is seen as a declaration of intention towards this direction.
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Corruption (in politics), Tanzania, Politics and Government
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Shaidi, L. P.(1975) The problem of corruption in Tanzania, Masters dissertation, University of Dar es Salaam. Available at http://41.86.178.3/internetserver3.1.2/detail.aspx?parentpriref=