Institute of African Leadership for Sustainable Development

Broadening reach Fostering partnerships

Annual Report July 2014 - June 2015 Contents

UONGOZI Institute seeks to inspire About UONGOZI Institute...... 4 and equip leaders in Africa so that they may realise their full potential in From the Chairperson...... 7 contributing to Africa’s sustainable development. From the Chief Executive Officer...... 10

UONGOZI means ‘leadership’ in Kiswahili Highlights...... 12 and inspiring and strengthening leadership is the core purpose of our Leadership Training...... 13 organisation. It is with this ethos that we Discussing Policy, Sharing Experiences...... 19 deliver our products and services. Research...... 25 Phone Landline +255 (0)22 2602917 Increasing Our Reach...... 34

Email Development of UONGOZI Institute...... 37 [email protected] Finance...... 41 Online: www.uongozi.or.tz Auditor’s Report...... 42 t- UONGOZI Institute (@UONGOZI) Financial Statements...... 49 Facebook: UONGOZI Institute YouTube: UONGOZIInstitute Contact Us...... 56

Institute of African Leadership for Sustainable Development

3 About UONGOZI Institute

UONGOZI Institute is a public organisation established by the Our Mission ◆ Make informed decisions, which they adhere to and are Our Vision Government of Tanzania and supported by the Government of accountable for; Finland. We are dedicated to supporting African leaders to attain To inspire and ◆ Manage and stimulate staff to achieve their best; and A prosperous sustainable development for their citizens and for Africa. ◆ Be accountable to, and communicate effectively with all equip African stakeholders. and equitable We seek to inspire leaders and promote the recognition of the important role of leadership in sustainable development. leaders to What We Do Africa through We believe that: realise their The Institute: effective ◆ Leadership is key to achieving sustainable development. ◆ Offers specialised courses relating to leadership and executive ◆ The development of a leader requires specialised grooming. personal and management; leadership for ◆ An African model of leadership is vital for achieving the most ◆ Provides opportunities for leaders to share ideas and experiences favourable development outcomes for Africa. collective on strategic leadership for sustainable development; sustainable ◆ Stimulates strategic thinking to formulate African solutions to Our Clients potential African challenges; development. ◆ Promotes dialogue on aspects of governance and strategic UONGOZI Institute provides services to senior leaders who have to deliver planning; and a demonstrable impact upon their society’s development, as well ◆ Carries out and supports research on leadership in Africa. as individuals who have been recognised as emerging leaders sustainable with the potential to make a positive impact. We support Our Values African leaders to: solutions for It is important to us that we: ◆ Develop agendas and oversee the implementation of strategies; African ◆ Provide innovative and relevant services of high quality; ◆ Analyse local, global and regional developments, and interpret ◆ Are transparent and accountable; their implications within national and organisational contexts; citizens. ◆ Remain politically neutral; ◆ Pursue their country’s and/or organisation’s interests in ◆ Respect confidentiality; bi-lateral or multi-lateral negotiations; ◆ Are open to differing perspectives – encourage dialogue; ◆ Foster an environment of open discussion; and 4 ◆ Promote sustainable development. 5

From the Chairperson

Our Goals

To realise the Institute’s mission, our work is 3 Supporting a positive operating environment This reporting year saw UONGOZI Institute The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, organised around five goals. for leaders by promoting accountable produce remarkable work in all areas of its which build on the Millennium Development Goals, will governance activities, most notably the successful launch the be implemented at the end of 2015. The Institute has a 1 Strengthening the proficiency of leaders African Leadership Forum in July 2014, with the theme pivotal role to play in contributing to the agenda. This and emerging leaders across Africa We highlight the negative and positive impacts of ‘Meeting the Challenges of Africa’s Transformation’. can be achieved in a practical way by helping senior operating environments upon the efforts of leaders by At the Institute we continually nurture senior and leaders consider global environment issues and We offer specialised training to directly address supporting research and promoting dialogue on aspects emerging leaders to apply the mind-set, approach, internationally agreed goals when making decisions. challenges leaders encounter in their work. of accountable governance. skills and networks developed through the Our training programmes cover: organisation to solve the continent’s challenges. Leadership cuts across all 17 Sustainable 4 Generating or collating knowledge specific to Change is definitely underway, whereby a growing Development Goals, from ending poverty in all its ◆ Strategic leadership for sustainable development; leaders concerns as well as facilitating leaders number of determined and self-confident Africans forms, to conserving the oceans, seas and marine ◆ Leadership reflection and action; to share their knowledge are working to transform the continent’s approach to resources for sustainable development. The goals are ◆ Public sector management; and generating socio-economic prosperity for all. They are focussed on building productive capacity while giving ◆ Results-based management. We provide leaders with access to contemporary offering African-led ideas shaped by a commitment more weight to economic and environmental factors, knowledge that is directly relevant to their work, to green growth whereby economic development is which are a key feature of the ‘Common African 2 Fostering innovative partnerships and including research findings. Our clients also have achieved using natural resources in a sustainable way. Position (CAP) on the post-2015 development collaboration amongst leaders by bringing access to a network of peers across the world so that agenda’. The CAP is the consensus of African leaders, together senior and emerging leaders across knowledge can be sought and shared. Africa has the potential to become the bedrock for civil society and the private sector. Africa sustainable development globally. To help achieve 5 Building UONGOZI Institute to become a centre this, the Institute will need to continue to adapt to UONGOZI Institute considers sustainable development We provide opportunities for leaders to meet and of excellence for leadership development and a the demands and changing needs of high-level African as being a core focus for the organisation in this share ideas so that they may understand and showcase for sustainable development leaders and their efforts to achieve economic growth reporting year. There was a marked increase in appreciate the perspectives of others and find but with sustainability and the environment in mind. building partnerships based upon the belief that possibilities for synergy. We aim to be one of the leading, independent, We are dedicated to helping senior leaders put this we can better achieve this objective through pan-African organisations in leadership for approach into practice through their direction of collaborative models. The organisation has also sustainable development. To mirror our organisational policies and agendas. branched out by influencing leadership on a regional vision, the Institute will strive to demonstrate best level through a series of events and training practice in institutional design and operations. 6 7 workshops. Through such initiatives UONGOZI On this note, the Institute looks to the coming Institute will continue to support African leaders year with excitement as the organisation who are supporting their governments and continues to flourish in its drive to creates societies transition to create a sustainable future awareness of the need for solid leadership in for the continent. Africa and also present senior and emerging leaders with transformative opportunities. On behalf of the Board, I would like to thank the management and staff of the Institute for the growth the organisation has witnessed year-on-year. This could not, of course, have been Mrs. Anne Sipiläinen, achieved without the support of our partners and Chairperson of the Board of Directors service providers.

UONGOZI Institute’s Board of Directors in June 2015

Chairperson Amb. John Haule Dr. Frannie Léautier Mrs Anne Sipiläinen Ambassador Partner and CEO, Under-Secretary of State High Commission of the United Mkoba Private Equity Fund, Ministry of Foreign Affairs Republic of Tanzania Tanzania Finland Dr. Elsie Kanza Ms. Anneli Temmes Deputy Chairperson Senior Director, Head of Africa, Managing Director, Mr Philemon Luhanjo World Economic Forum, Switzerland HAUS - Finnish Institute of Public Former Chief Secretary of Management, Finland United Republic of Tanzania Professor Idris Kikula Vice Chancellor, University of Professor Glenn Denning Dodoma, Tanzania Front row from left: Mr Philemon Luhanjo – Deputy Chairperson, Mrs Anne Sipiläinen – Chairperson, Professor Joseph Semboja Professor of Professional Practice, – Chief Executive Officer School of International and Public Back row from left: Professor Idris Kikula, Dr. Frannie Léautier, Ms. Elsie Kanza, Ms. Anneli Temmes, Amb. John Haule, Affairs Columbia University, U.S.A. Professor Glenn Denning 8 9 From the Chief Executive Officer

This year’s theme highlights strongly on broadening from across the continent and global media attention. It We continue to align our activities with the Institute’s the next generation of leaders, those high potential the Institute’s reach across the continent and fostering served as a powerful springboard for influential leaders first strategic plan (2011-2015). We feel the plan individuals who are expected to make a significant partnerships to promote our commitment to leadership to network and exchange knowledge. is realistic as it recognises that we are still at the impact across (and beyond) our continent. We which embraces sustainable development. We remain establishing phase and have sharpened our resolve encourage debate within society around how we create committed to placing sustainable development at The Institute continues to be a sustainable entity by in sticking to areas that we know best and are able to more thoughtful, respectful leaders who demonstrate the forefront of our programmes by creating unique using our resources to effectively produce high quality achieve results. Successfully strengthening the capacity integrity and make an authentic connection with those opportunities to explore the pressing issues. Through work that strengthens senior leadership around Africa. of the civil service in Tanzania is an example of this. they serve. Naturally, we also call for a greater insight our training and policy dialogue events we continue The Institute is using the lessons learned since its into leadership thought and the role of organisations to offer opportunities for leaders to share pan-African establishment to identify, develop and connect Africa’s Raising awareness within the public sector about like UONGOZI Institute who believe that through experiences and perspectives which offer special leaders. Moreover, we are continually committed to Africa’s abundant natural resources makes a vital their work we can equip leaders to become a force for insights into the regional and global forces influencing reflecting the diversity of Africa’s leadership in terms contribution towards supporting governments positive change to benefit millions of citizens in Africa. decision-making on the continent. of gender, race, culture and creed. in reinforcing their commitment to sustainable With this in mind, UONGOZI Institute moves forward development. As part of this process the Institute has with enthusiasm to fulfil our objectives with the This year we became the first Tanzanian organisation UONGOZI Institute has really come into its own with undertaken several high-level initiatives related to support and encouragement of all our partners. to be invited to join the UN Sustainable Development the philosophy of enriching the skill sets of a forestry, agriculture plus the oil and gas sector. Solutions Network – fitting recognition for the select group of participants. We are beginning to Institute’s belief that sustainability is based upon harness a new holistic approach to our leadership Despite our achievements, we recognise the need people’s ability to think to gether and co-operate across training; focussing on deepening the knowledge for more dialogue about leadership at every level Joseph Semboja, sectors, nations and cultures. of a core number of trainees and taking them on a across the continent. The Institute encourages greater Chief Executive Officer comprehensive journey, as opposed to providing reflection on how Africa is nurturing and guiding The Institute is proud to announce that in this partial training for a larger intake. This dynamic, reporting year we have seen the organisation reach out programme-module approach provides individuals to a wider audience across the region and continent with comprehensive skill sets which can be clearly through regional events and various communication implemented in the workplace. Still in its infancy, we platforms. UONGOZI Institute’s first African Leadership are working alongside the Government to implement Forum was a landmark event attracting senior leaders this approach.

10 11 Highlights Leadership Training

UONGOZI Institute’s training component falls under Key Achievements 2014/15 Regional policy its goal: To Strengthen the Proficiency of Leaders dialogues welcomed Contributions delegates and speakers from renowned leaders and Emerging Leaders across Africa. Our customised from neighbouring countries The first African and experts from the global training considers an organisation’s unique contexts and other African states Leadership Forum created North and South at forums, 488 leaders a platform for Africa’s most and specialisations when we deliver training in order 10 new thereby broadening the roundtables and our TV from across courses respected inter-generational 18 courses reach of our knowledge programmes significantly to create a richer learning experience, tailored to the Africa were delivered developed exchange. thought leaders to share increased our ability to create trained insights and experiences platforms for exploring key precise needs of senior and emerging leaders within from across the Continent leadership issues an institution. Course content combining international in Africa. practice with training that is grounded in ‘African realities’ is applicable to leaders from different countries. Each programme places great value on the Collaborative training core values the Institute promotes as the foundation programmes tripled in For the first time we comparison to the previous were ranked as one of for effective leadership. Training Programme Development year – a model affirming the the Top 60 Think Tanks The Institute has won high-level recognition for Institute’s commitment to in Africa by the Global collaboration as a driving Go To Think Tank Index Our programmes: delivering specialised leadership training that force for leadership for 2014. enables senior and emerging leaders to deliver innovation and success. 1 Strategic Leadership for Sustainable Development transformational change within their organisations. Our leadership development framework brings 2 Results-Based Management together various elements of strategic and leadership thinking that are underpinned by core values. The launch of 10 Partnership successes new training modules is 3 Efficient and Effective Public Sector Management Results from four have increased with a total helping UONGOZI Institute significant research The organisation achieved its target of developing of 11 long- and short-term deliver a more dynamic, projects enables collaborative ventures this Membership of the interconnected programme 4 Leadership Reflection and Action 10 new training courses, which now completes all leaders, who are directly year, creating more United Nations Sustainable for on-going confronting development four programmes in line with the Strategic Plan opportunities for sharing Development Solutions leadership challenges, to benefit from ideas, approaches and Network extends UONGOZI development. (2011-2015). The module on Results-Based the latest knowledge areas of expertise. Institute’s global footprint by available. Management, which falls under Programme 2, has connecting it with more national, regional and global networks been restructured to increase its relevance to and processes. strategic leaders. 12 13 As we continue our journey, we recognise that learning What we delivered Regular Training Programme is a process of change and adaptation and further A total of 18 training courses were delivered, of which ◆ Politico-Administrative Interface elements may be added to accommodate new 7 were demand-driven. Training was delivered to 488 ◆ Joined-up Government developments where needed. Therefore, a Foresight and participants from the public sector, private sector and ◆ Leveraging Technology for E-service Delivery Visioning module has been added under the programme civil society. The participation of women has varied ◆ Fundamentals of efficient and effective public sector of Strategic Leadership for Sustainable Development, in from 12% for training requested by TANESCO (Tanzania ◆ Effective Communication order to create a deeper understanding of the Electric Supply Company) on Corporate Governance for ◆ Managing Policy Process decision-making processes. its Board of Directors to 99% for the training requested ◆ Coaching and Mentoring by VICOBA (Village Community Banks) on Corporate ◆ Time Mastery At present, the Institute is refining its approach to Governance for its Board of Directors; averaging 40% ◆ Negotiation Skills Facilitator addressing participants at the Effective Communication workshop training, with the aim of increasing the effectiveness overall. ◆ Results-based Management and impact of programmes by exposing participants to ◆ Ethics and Good Governance Training Collaboration the key leadership competencies of: Demand-Driven Requests The Institute actively seeks to collaborate with other An indication of our growing reputation is the increase Demand-Driven Training organisations to accelerate the progress of leadership Making strategic choices in demand-driven requests for specialised training. ◆ Corporate Governance development by combining expertise and resources. Leading people and managing We fulfilled seven formal requests to deliver tailor-made ◆ Coaching and Mentoring Three joint training workshops were delivered during other resources courses ranging from Corporate Governance to ◆ Corporate Communications and Public Speaking this fourth reporting year: Personal leadership qualities Communications and Public Speaking. ◆ Orientation Course ◆ Politico-Administrative Interface Corporate Communication, Public Speaking and Courses successfully delivered formed part of our Protocol in collaboration with the Ministry of The new holistic, modular approach is considered to regular programme and were also tailor-made according Information, Sports and Culture. have greater effectiveness and impact than the current to the needs of participants, as follows: system in which participants take individual modules Orientation for the Newly Appointed District independently. This 9-month, modular Executive Commissioners in collaboration with the Prime Programme offers workshops, on-line studies, case Minister’s Office - Regional Administration and studies and self-paced learning. The average required Local Government (PMO-RALG). learning time is five days per month.

14 15 UONGOZI Institute supports Government Natural Gas and Oil negotiations team

In May 2015 the Government of the United Republic of Tanzania designated UONGOZI Institute to support a team of negotiators tasked with representing the country in all natural gas and oil contract discussions with International Oil Companies (IOCs). The Institute carried out a six-month capacity building programme to support the team. Course participant feedback about our training The aim of the team is to secure the most favourable deals for the Government in relation to natural oil and gas production while providing equitable socio-economic benefits for all citizens. The negotiation team of 25 high level officials and specialists represented a cross-section of Good Governance and Ethics Political/Administrative Interface experience and expertise. Institutions represented include: the Ministry of Mining, Energy and Minerals; Ministry of Finance; Ministry of Labour; Attorney General’s Chambers; TANESCO; Tanzania workshop, Dar es Salaam, June 2015 workshop, Zanzibar, November 2014 Petroleum Development Corporation; Planning Commission; STAMICO (State Mining Corporation), Prime Minister’s Office; BOT (Bank of Tanzania); TRA (Tanzania Revenue Authority), Ministry of ‘Sharing experiences with ‘The workshop was fantastic Industries and Trade; UDSM (University of Dar es Salaam), Ministry of Regional Administration and - offering timely support. Local Governments; and NEMC (National Environment Management Council). participants while developing a greater understanding of good It has equipped me with a The Government of Tanzania is determined that the available natural gas reserves must support the governance and ethics will positively practical understanding on socio-economic transformation of the country into a middle income economy. This is coupled with a desire for sustained, broad-based growth and human development as enshrined in the Tanzania influence my thinking when strategies to improve working Development Vision 2025. making decisions.’ relations between political and administrative leaders.’

Negotiation Skills for the Government Negotiation Quality Assurance ‘I gained a really valuable ‘A timely workshop with Team on Natural Gas and Oil in collaboration with the Our courses undergo a rigorous quality assurance insight into ways of thinking competent facilitators! A highly Columbia Centre on Sustainable Investment (United process to ensure they are of the highest quality and about good governance and instructive and engaging event States) and The International Senior Lawyers Project deliver outstanding results. They are developed through ethics which has definitely (United States). This programme was organised for the four phases. Firstly, assurance of a competitive that will help me in future 25 negotiation team members appointed by the Chief selection process to engage the best expertise. Secondly, increased my knowledge and approach the topics covered Secretary of the United Republic of Tanzania as a part the undertaking of an external review of the content understanding.’ with confidence.’ of the Programme to Support Natural Resource developed. Thirdly, the content is piloted to receive Management in Tanzania run by the Institute (see p.3). feedback from participants for final revisions. Finally, continuous evaluation of all training conducted immediately after delivery to assess the quality and relevance of the course. 16 17 Discussing Policy, Sharing Experiences

A glance at courses conducted by UONGOZI Institute July 2014- June 2015

Regular training courses Demand Driven Training The exchange of expertise and thinking is a key feature leadership in Africa. Once again, partnerships were a of the Institute’s activities based around discussing major feature in the delivery of these activities as we

1 policy and sharing leadership experiences. We provide believe the Institute’s collaborations create valuable Title Politico Administrative Interface 1 Title Corporate Governance (TANESCO) Participants a space for interaction between veteran leaders, senior opportunities for collective learning. For the first time, 43 Regional Commissioners and Administrative Secretaries Participants Board Members leaders, rising leaders, academics and experts from UONGOZI Institute was ranked as one of the top 60 2 Title Joined Up Government 8 Participants various fields. The sharing of experiences by influential Think Tanks in Africa by the Global Go To Think Tank 17 Deputy Permanent Secretaries and senior government officials 2 Title Corporate Governance (VICOBA) Participants leaders is incorporated into a wider learning platform Index for 2014 – the result of an international survey 3 Title Leveraging technology for e-service delivery Board Members combining theoretical analysis and practical learning of 7,500 scholars, journalists, policy makers and public Participants 25 15 Senior Government officials to produce an innovative approach to understanding and private donors. 3 Title Coaching and Mentoring 4 Title Fundamentals of an efficient and effective public sector (Zanzibar Government) Participants Participants 14 Directors ans Assistant Directors from MDAs Senior Officials from the Planning 21 5 Title Effective communication Commission 10 Top 60 Inaugural Participants 17 Heads of communication units 4 Title Coaching and Mentoring policy dialogue Ranked in the Top African Participants 6 Title Managing Policy Process Leadership Government officials from MDAS events held 60 Think Tanks in Participants 27 Directors and Assistant Directory for Policy and 17 Forum held Planning departments with 812 Africa 5 Title Corporate Communications by the Global Go To Think 7 participants Title Coaching and Mentoring and Public Speaking Tank Index for 2014 Participants 22 Senior Officials from MDAs Participants Heads of Government

8 Title Time Mastery 100 communication units MDAS Participants Strategic leaders from MDAs 18 6 Title Orientation Course for New DCs

9 Title Negotiation skills Participants Participants Newly appointed District 24 members of the proposed Government Negotiation Team 27 Commissioners 11 4 An Essay 10 Title Result-based Management Participants 7 TV programmes research projects Competition for 24 District Directors and Administrative Secretaries Title Politico Administrative Interface (Zanzibar Government) produced completed East African 11 Title Ethics and Good Governance Participants Officials from the Zanzibar Planning youth held Participants Regional Administrative Secretaries 25 44 Commission

18 19 Policy Dialogue (Nigeria); H.E Festus Mogae (Botswana) and H.E Thabo Mbeki of the fastest growing cities in Africa – was to generate a greater (South Africa). This landmark event for UONGOZI Institute, understanding and appreciation of the urgency of responding Ten events were held involving 812 highlighted the role of leadership in the dynamics of Africa’s to the challenges of the world’s least urbanised but fastest L-R: Prof. Joseph Semboja, CEO, UONGOZI Institute; Hon. Mahmoud Hassan participants. This is double the number Mgimwa (MP), Deputy Tanzanian Minister for Natural Resources and Tour- progress to sustainable development. The Forum provided urbanising sub-region. The event highlighted three crucial themes of events and participants from the ism; Dr. Adelhelm Meru, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Natural revealing insights on four key themes: Managing Diversity in for senior decision-makers: the realities of rapid urbanisation in Resources and Tourism; and H.E. Sinikka Antila, Ambassador of Finland to Tanzania at the National Forestry Conference previous reporting year. Africa; Meeting the Challenges of Africa’s Transformation; East Africa; imagining future cities; and shaping our urban futures. Managing Natural Resources to Ensure Prosperity in Africa, and Strategic Partnerships for Realising the Transformation Agenda. National events: The National Forestry The conference was attended by 120 key high-level policy and Conference on “Reducing the Rate of decision makers including Ministers, Members of Parliament, Regional Roundtable: on “The Future of Deforestation: The Need for Action Now” Political Party Leaders, Permanent Secretaries, and Regional and East African Cities: How do we want to live in District Commissioners. Also in attendance were forestry experts, 2050?” The UONGOZI Institute in collaboration with the Ministry of scientists and conservation leaders. It was officially opened by Natural Resources and Tourism organised the National Forestry the Patron of UONGOZI Institute’s Green Growth Platform, H.E. Conference in December 2014. The objective of the event, held Mohamed Gharib Bilal, the Vice President of the United Republic of Tanzania. Proceedings were closed by the Hon. Lazaro Nyalandu, Former President Olusegun Obasanjo of Nigeria with former President in Dar es Salaam, was to explore how Tanzania’s forests and Thabo Mbeki of South Africa at the African Leadership Forum woodland resources can be managed and utilised efficiently on a Minister for Natural Resources and Tourism, after a revealing event that reinforced the interconnectedness between effective Regional Events: involving sustainable basis. leadership and the challenges to sustainable development in participants from outside Tanzania: countries like Tanzania.

The African Leadership Forum 2014: Second Vice President of Zanzibar, Amb. Seif Iddi, at the roundtable Discussions were shaped around four papers which focussed on ‘Meeting the Challenges of Africa’s discussion on “The Future of East African Cities” key issues around deforestation: Forestry and its social-economic Transformation’ This Regional Roundtable, held in February 2015, was officially values for Tanzania by Prof. Yonika Ngaga (Sokoine University); This landmark, high-level occasion, held in Dar es Salaam, was opened by H.E. Amb. Seif Ali Iddi, Second Vice President of the Institutional Arrangements and Forestry Sector Financing by attended by nearly 150 influential leaders from 13 countries Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar, with remarks made by Juma Mgoo (CEO Tanzania Forestry Service); Challenges of using across Africa. The event, coinciding with UONGOZI Day marking Hon. Hawa A. Ghasia, Minister for Regional Administration and Wood Fuels in Tanzania by Prof. Romanus Ishengoma (Sokoine our fourth anniversary in July 2014, was convened by the H.E. Local Government. It was attended by 80 senior leaders from Delegates on a field visit to Kazimzumbwi Forest Reserve during the University), and Land-based Sector Policies and Tenure by Suma National Forestry Conference Benjamin Mkapa, former President of Tanzania. In attendance Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, Uganda and Tanzania. The Mwakasitu (Acting Commissioner for Lands). 20 were three other former heads of state: H.E Olusegun Obasanjo main objective of the high-level event held in Dar es Salaam one 21 National Roundtable on ‘The Implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals’

A country dialogue involving a core group of senior government officials was held in April 2015 to discuss the potential implementation challenges of the post-2015 development agenda. Group photo from the Retreat for Permanent Secretaries and Regional Administrative Secretaries Specifically, the meeting reviewed and assessed the implications Permanent Secretaries Retreat Minister, Ministers, Deputy Ministers, Permanent Secretaries and of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Deputy Permanent Secretaries. The retreat was centred around a that were due to be adopted in September 2015. Some of the key We partnered with the Office of the Chief Secretary of the United presentation delivered by Prof. Sir Paul Collier, a world-renowned issues raised included the issue of SDGs being too ambitious Republic of Tanzania in November to host the 2014 Retreat for expert on governance and economic development in low-income for developing countries and that there was a need to reduce Permanent Secretaries and Regional Administrative Secretaries countries. the number of goals or targets as achieving them all in 15 years officiated by the Chief Secretary. The aim of the retreat was to was perceived as unrealistic. Some 14 participants from various discuss and reflect on the role of monitoring and evaluation in government institutions held a stimulating dialogue supported by the public sector. There were 9 keynote presentations made over ...If we go back to the 1960s, Botswana was the poorest the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and Save the Children. three days to 100 participants. A key note speech was delivered country in Africa: land-locked, semi-arid, small…and Participants at the ‘Local Content Policy for Oil and Gas’ roundtable on the it is now, per-capita, the richest thanks to diamonds. case of Nigeria by Dr. Sean Phillips, the Director General of the Department of Roundtables on ‘Local Content Policy for Oil They (Botswana) harnessed diamonds for the future, Monitoring and Evaluation, Government of South Africa. The and Gas’ for VSO Tanzania and Kelvin Tan, Associate Director of the and that was on the back of really good, wise political outcome was the formulation of 17 resolutions that included the Performance Management and Delivery Unit of the Government leadership taking key decisions at the very onset...I call for developing a roadmap for the establishment of assessment Lively roundtable discussions held in September and November of Malaysia. In attendance were high-level leaders representing think the secret to success versus failure is building a centre in the Tanzanian public service. solid understanding across government before the big 2014 focussed on the lessons offered by other countries in the private sector, public sector and civil society. The roundtables discoveries are made… relation to managing the local content dimension of oil and gas were organised in collaboration with the World Bank, the Tanzania Ministerial Retreat on ‘Managing the Gas development. Both the first gathering focussing on Nigeria and Private Sector Foundation and the Natural Resources Governance Economy’ Extract from a presentation by Prof. Sir Egypt followed by a similar roundtable on Malaysia were chaired Institute (NRGI). by Amb. Ombeni Sefue, the Chief Secretary, in Dar es Salaam. Paul Collier on the need for strong political A two-day ministerial retreat to sensitise key government leaders Expert speakers included David Simmonds, former COO of British leadership and consensus when handling a on how Tanzania’s gas reserves can be managed responsibly was Gas in Nigeria and Egypt who is currently Local Content Advisor country’s assets made at The Ministerial Retreat on held for 75 leaders in government. Those attending the event, held Managing the Gas Economy, November 2014. 22 in November 2014, included the President, Vice President, Prime 23 Research

Parliamentary Seminar on Oil and Gas At the UONGOZI Institute we work to enable leaders A study on Leadership for Africa tackling issues ‘on the ground’ to benefit from the UONGOZI Institute, in collaboration with the Ministry of Energy latest research and knowledge generated by our This project aims to work towards identifying the key and Minerals, held this event during May 2015 for 100 MPs in organisation. Our research is shaped by our belief enablers (and disablers) of leadership for Dodoma. The objective of this seminar was to discuss key issues in drawing upon empirical knowledge as a basis for transformational change on the continent. Phase II of related to natural resource governance in preparation for the understanding the challenges faced by those tasked the study commenced, taking case studies from tabling of three key Bills in Parliament: the Petroleum Bill 2015; with leading Africa to a sustainable future. Tanzania, Uganda, Ghana and South Africa. UONGOZI Gas Revenue Management Bill 2015; and Tanzania Extractive Institute is collaborating with The Development Industry (Transparency and Accountability) Act 2015. Four research projects were completed or pending Leadership Programme at Birmingham University to completion: undertake this phase of the study. A workshop, held Agribusiness Leadership Workshop for the in March 2015, brought together the research teams Ihemi cluster of SAGCOT from participating countries in Dar es Salaam to discuss Mr. Phillip Luhanjo, former Chief Secretary and Deputy Chair of UONGOZI The Review of Governance methodological issues and produce an inception report. Institute’s Board of Directors addressing participants at the ‘Agribusiness UONGOZI Institute, in collaboration with SAGCOT (Southern Leadership Workshop’ Performance in Ministries Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania), organised a multi-stakeholder event in May 2015. The aim was to promote The overall objective of this study is to review the state the role that public and private sector leadership play in of governance within Tanzania’s ministries. Currently, facilitating agricultural transformation in the Ihemi cluster – a there are 21 fully fledged ministries, with the study major farming area in the country’s Southern Highlands. The aiming to cover 10 in the first phase and 11 in the workshop, held in Iringa, was attended by 120 participants drawn second. During 2014-2015 the study commenced with from a diverse range of SAGCOT stakeholders. a pilot phase involving the Ministry of Education and Vocational Training plus the Ministry of Lands, Housing and Human Settlements.

24 25 A study on Factors that Influence Study Visits Televised Interview Series Meet the Leader the Success of Women in Attaining UONGOZI Institute welcomes the opportunity to or- The Institute produced television programmes Leadership Positions in Tanzania ganise international study visits in collaboration with consisting a series of one-on-one interviews for its two partners around the world. The Institute, in partnership television series, Meet the Leader and In Focus. Two The overall objective of this study is to explore how with HAUS (Finnish Institute of Public Management), interviews with current or former heads of state and women progress to play prominent roles in the political organised a three-day study tour to Helsinki and Lahti regional bodies were produced about their personal life of the country. The initiative was launched with a in Finland to explore sustainable urbanisation. The visit, leadership journeys to increase awareness of the workshop bringing together emerging women leaders to in August 2014, offered 13 mayors and city directors important role of leadership and to inspire emerging consider the complexities and barriers faced by females from Tanzania the opportunity to learn first-hand about leaders for the Meet the Leader series. A special edition seeking to play a prominent role in politics and govern- Finland’s approach to sustainable and inclusive city of Meet the Leader focusing on the African Leadership ment. planning; sustainable waste management; and waste Forum 2014 was also conducted featuring a panel water treatment solutions. interview with H.E Benjamin Mkapa (Tanzania), H.E. Thabo Mbeki (South Africa), H.E Olusegun Obasanjo H.E. Yoweri Museveni A study on The Feasibility of (Nigeria) and H.E Festus Mogae (Botswana). President of Uganda Establishment of Assessment Centres for Ministries Seven experts and influential heads of global On the specific challenges of leading in Africa vs. The study, started in 2013/2014, was completed and institutions were interviewed for the In Focus series the rest of the world: was presented at the Annual Permanent Secretaries which provides insightsinto key concepts and Retreat organised by UONGOZI in September 2014. complexities of sustainable development. “In terms of managing governments, the The study assessed the feasibility of introducing the The following interviews produced during the year difference that is in Africa is that we are methodology in the selection and promotion of are available to watch on UONGOZI Institute’s building nations while in Europe and Tanzanian civil servants. Using a simulation website (www.uongozi.or.tz) and YouTube channel America they are running nations. Running framework, the methodology assesses an individual’s (www.youtube.com/uongoziinstitute). Free copies on is different from building.” readiness for an appointment or promotion and DVD are also available from our office. identifies areas in an individual’s leadership competence profile needing further development.

Participants of the study visit in Finland at a sustainable housing complex in Lahti, Finland 26 27 In Focus

Investing in Africa’s Future and Knowledge and Innovation Poverty and Inequality Understanding Sovereign the Role of Private Equity for Africa’s Transformation Wealth Funds

Special Edition of Meet the Leader on the African Leadership Forum 2014 with former Presidents H.E Benjamin H.E. Nkosazana Dr. Frannie Dr. Wendy Dr. Carlos Lopes Prof. Finn Tarp Mr. Knut Kjaer Mkapa (Tanzania), H.E. Thabo Mbeki Dlamini Zuma Leautier Luhabe Executive Secretary of UNECA Director of UNU-WIDER Chairman FSN Capital Partners (South Africa), H.E Olusegun Obasanjo President of the African Union Founding Partner and Founder and Chair and former Head of the Norway (Nigeria) and H.E Festus Mogae CEO of Mkoba Private of the Women “We have to be very attentive Sovereign Fund (Botswana) “Each and every nation has “My vision is the same as the Equity Fund Equity Private Equity Fund to understand the sociology a responsibility for trying one the continent has for itself, Fund that is behind innovation, but “You have to protect resource “We have a mass of resolutions to address inequality at which is to have a prosperous one thing that seems to be revenue so that you get the most and volumes of consensus on a home. I also think that the continent which is integrated “Africans are now beginning to very clear is that innovation out of it. There is so much at succession of meetings at national, richer countries, whichever and peaceful, and takes its see the value of investing in their doesn’t (directly) emerge out stake – it is normal for countries regional and continental levels. We terminology you use, those rightful place in the world.” own companies and countries. The of Government policy, it’s a with resource wealth to only get don’t sit back often enough to see who can afford it, have a optimism comes in knowing that combination of factors and a poorer.” what has happened with those. We responsibility for trying to private equity could be one of the free flow of ideas that make can refine the resolutions, refine the address inequality. It’s very ways to achieve a common shared it possible.” decisions, we can make them more clear and I still see that there is future.” responsive to challenges, but we a role for foreign aid that needs must have a mechanism, a forum, to be played.” where we can regularly review Dr. Frannie Leautier progress.”

28 H.E. Benjamin Mkapa 29 ESSAY Extract by Jonathan Kiwana Serukka

Making Urbanisation Work Local Content policy for the Maximising Returns on Leadership Essay ‘Not so long ago, a meme (a cultural symbol for Africa Extractive Sector Natural Resources Competition for East or social idea spread rapidly on social media) African Youth with the image of a lion caught my eye as I her broken state, a new sense of identity went through my Facebook timeline, it read would have to be created in her people. Every year we organise a thus; “No matter the economy of the jungle, That identity would have to be one that she leadership essay competition for I will never eat grass; it’s not pride, it’s just has created for herself. That identity would East Africans aged between 18 who I am.” have to be one that celebrates her beauty and 25. The aim is to promote and peculiarity. That identity would have to discussion and reflection on A few days later, I crossed paths with emanate from a value system that glorifies leadership among the region’s the same meme on another social media stewardship, servant leadership, integrity future leaders. The essay question platform. This time, however, the meme and patriotism and loathes selfishness, Prof. Ivan Turok Prof. John Sutton Ms. Sheila Khama for 2014, If you were a leader in struck me, not on my ‘humour’ nerve but the injustice, discord and inhuman treatment of Africa, what change would you bring Deputy Executive Director of the International Growth Centre at the Head of African Natural Resource meditative one. ‘If indeed a hungry lion will others.” about? Explain why and how you Human Sciences Research Council London School of Economics Centre at the African Development not eat grass, then maybe a poorly paid but If I were a leader in Africa this would be my would bring that change, generated (South Africa) Bank honest civil servant will not dip his hands into first task; working towards systematically 261 thought-provoking submissions. “Local content is about public coffers, an opposition party leader will changing the value system of the continent. Jonathan Kiwana Serukka from “Urbanisation will not come generating a new level of “African governments are the steer away from tribalism even when it would I would start off by reminding my people that Uganda, the winner, together with automatically and naturally capability among the companies landlords… they have a lot sway public opinion in his favour; Africa is a beautiful continent, richly endowed four runner-up finalists were translate into improvements by integrating them into the of leverage. The spanner in because he is a patriot, and a soldier on a and not cursed; a continent with a rich his- presented with prizes by H.E in living conditions. We process, thereby letting them the works is the capacity of peace keeping mission in another tory, a great heritage and a warm people. Olusegun Obasanjo, Former need government and other grow and generate new jobs for governments to recognise that mineral-rich African country will shun the This I believe would stir up a sense of pride President of Nigeria, at a gala dinner stakeholders to really harness the the coming generation – that’s leverage and use it to make the temptation to pillage because of the greater in my people; the kind of pride that drives in Dar es Salaam held to coincide opportunities that urbanisation why it’s so important.” right investment decisions, to Pan-African ideals he swore to uphold and people to serve their nation.’ with UONGOZI Day which presents and realise those in choose the right investors and protect,’ I pondered. As I meditated on this commemorates the Institute’s terms of prosperity.” exploit at the right place, at the meme, my thoughts brewed up a thesis; - Jonathan Kiwana Serukka, 2014 Winner foundation. All five essays were right time.” “Most of Africa’s problems stem from a of UONGOZI’s Leadership Esssay for East also published in a special warped sense of identity or possibly from African Youth. supplement of The East African the lack of one and to deliver Africa from 30 weekly newspaper. 31 Key Partners and Collaborators:

President’s Office, United Republic ofTanzania

Chief Secretary’s Office, United Republic of Tanzania

Natural Resource Governance Institute (Tanzania) Collaborations and Partnerships General Ban Ki-moon in 2012, the network mobilises During this reporting year the following activities were Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International scientific and technical expertise from academia, civil delivered: Cooperation (Tanzania) The Institute is committed to working together with our society and the private sector in support of sustainable ◆ A Ministerial Retreat on ‘Managing the Gas Economy’ global community of partners to enhance the excellence Ministry of Energy and Minerals (Tanzania) development problem solving at local, national and (see page 22). of our leadership training, research and knowledge global levels. The membership provides an opportunity ◆ A workshop on ‘Establishing a Shared Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism (Tanzania) exchange. This collaborative model has been for UONGOZI Institute to network and engage with Vision for Tanzania’s Oil and Gas Sector’ in May 2015. particularly strong in our work strengthening leaders Office of H.E. Benjamin Mkapa, former President of the other organisations and individuals promoting the ◆ A workshop on ‘Negotiation Skills for the United Republic of Tanzania at the forefront of decision-making closely linked to sustainable development agenda. Government Negotiation Team on Natural Gas and Oil’ sustainable development. Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Finland) (see page 16). ◆ Roundtables on ‘Local Content Policy on Oil and Gas’ Embassy of Finland (Tanzania) Partnerships and collaborative initiatives increased Natural Resource Management (see page 23). this year with a total of 11 short- and long-term HAUS (Finland) Programme ◆ A Parliamentary Seminar on Oil and Gas (see page 24). collaborations this year. The Institute’s programme Serving as a Secretariat to the Expert Panel, the World Bank The objective of the programme is to support the on natural resource management required close Government of the United Republic of Tanzania in the following activities took place: collaboration with the President’s Office, Chief International Oil Companies governance and management of the country’s natural ◆ Tanzania Natural Resource Charter Benchmarking Secretary’s Office, Natural Resource Governance Exercise which commenced in 2013/2014 continued Tanzania Private Sector Foundation resources. The programme, funded with support from Institute, international oil companies, and Ministry of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (United States), in 2014/2015 and is planned to be completed in Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (United States) Energy and Minerals. Similarly, the link between senior has the following components: Research, Support 2015/2016. The exercise aims to help the government leadership and promoting green growth through our diagnose gaps and opportunities along the decision Save the Children (UK) for Policy Development, Policy Dialogue, Training, Green Growth Platform saw the UONGOZI Institute host Monitoring and other support functions. In addition, chain for natural resource management, from University of Birmingham (UK) the National Forestry Conference in partnership with the Institute serves as a Secretariat to the Expert Panel extraction to investing the financial proceeds. the Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism and an Legatum Institute (UK) on Natural Gas and Oil that was appointed by the ◆ Continued support to the Government relating to Agribusiness Leadership Workshop with SAGCOT. Government to advise on the management of natural policy and legal work in connection with the: Local SAGCOT (Tanzania) resources. The 14-strong Expert Panel is drawn from Content Policy for the Oil and Gas Industry 2014; As the first Tanzanian organisation to be invited to join Natural Resources Governance Institute public sector, private sector and civil society bodies. Natural Gas Policy 2014, Oil and Gas Revenue the United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions (United States) Management Policy 2015, Petroleum Act 2015, The Network, we hope to show how deeper international Tanzania Extractive Industry (Transparency and collaboration enables institutions to put their goals in a Accountability) Act 2015. 32 broader context. Launched by United Nations Secretary- 33 Increasing our Reach

Sharing UONGOZI Institute’s message and vision 16,321 Most popular videos: Four new DVD titles were produced for our Meet the about our work is central to our communications website visits; Leader series together with 7 new titles for In Focus % increase in website Meet the Leader (2014) Special Edition of with the public sector, private sector and civil society 89 with 400 copies being produced in total. visits; the ALF with H.E. Benjamin Mkapa, H.E. organisations. The Communications unit together with Tanzania (50%), the Resource centre also works to educate, publish Sam Nujoma and H.E. Thabo Mbeki; and share information with emerging and established 163 Kenya (12%), In Focus on Public Privat Partnerships leaders. Growing media coverage arising from a series USA (7%), with Edward Yescombe; and H.E. Benjamin of high-profile events featuring renowned leaders and media pieces South Africa (3%) Mkapa’s opening remarks at the roundtable world-class experts significantly enhanced the Institute’s featuring UONGOZI Institute and the UK (3%). discussion on ‘Development Meets Business: reputation, image and reach. This has positively impacted on raising the brand profile of the Institute Revisiting Africa’s Relations with its which has helped generate more demand-driven activities Partners’ (2013). The UONGOZI Institute’s Resource Centre is specifically and enquiries about our services. In addition, the aimed at senior and emerging leaders. It does, however, Institute expanded its audience reach by optimising the have content of value to researchers, academics and potential of communications technology which offers reporters seeking information on leadership and a convenient way to connect with the organisation’s sustainable development. Our multi-media collection resources. includes works on the latest thinking in thought leadership and a host of respected works related to The Communications Unit delivered a high-impact African affairs. activity plan to showcase the Institute across a range of communication platforms. It continued to promote The Centre houses a cross-section of resources that productive relations with journalists and reporters in are aimed at facilitating a greater understanding of the order to raise our visibility in both the national and inter-relationship between leadership and sustainable international media. development in Africa. The resources have been selected to demonstrate how leadership thought interacts with historical factors, cultural differences and global influences. We consider this centre a rich resource where a poet would be just as comfortable 34 using our collection as a policy drafter. 35 Development of UONGOZI Institute

This year, the collection of resources grew with Staff Staff Development significant new acquisitions of print and electronic The Institute has a lean yet highly efficient team of 24 The organisation places special emphasis on attracting, publications, as well as journal subscriptions, DVDs and members of staff. We also utilise the support of techni- retaining and developing our team. We continued to fos- audio books. Resource centre memberships are also on cal advisors and outsource work on a regular basis. All ter the professional capacity of staff through external the rise, with a 131% increase from the previous year. consultants approach their assignments in a participa- training courses: To improve service delivery, the Resource Centre team tory way involving staff by sharing knowledge and ex- regularly seek user suggestions in relation to future pertise. This successfully contributes to strengthening ◆ Six staff members attended training and profes- acquisitions for the collection. our internal capacity. As the organisation grows we will sional seminars in Kenya, South Africa, Spain and continue to build upon our internal capacity and draw the UK. The Resource Centre collection includes material on: Resource Centre staff welcome the opportunity to upon national and international expertise. collaborate at an institutional level with library and ◆ Four group training sessions were conducted for ◆ Leadership theory, commentary and case studies information management entities to test, grow and Three new staff members joined the Institute, Mr. Julius all staff on Developing Efficient Working Cultures, ◆ Biographies, and memoirs scale new ways of delivering our service. We presently Bajana joined us as the new Procurement Officer; Mr. Results-Based Management, Foresight and Wellness ◆ Sustainable Development theory and analysis have working links with the Tanzania Development Kadari Singo replaced Ms. Rukiya Wadoud as the Capac- Management. ◆ African Studies (historical and contemporary) Information Centre, United Nations Information Centre, ity Development Specialist; and Ms. Namwaka Omary, ◆ Tanzanian Studies (historical and contemporary) National Library of Tanzania, REPOA Resource Centre, Mo Programme Coordinator, joined us to head the Natural ◆ Training on Coaching and Mentoring was under- ◆ Philosophy and Social Theory Ibrahim Foundation, World Bank Information Centre and Resource Management Programme. Two staff members taken for the Management team. ◆ Public Affairs (Administration, Policy, Ethics, others. on secondment came on board to fill the vacancies for Value, and Reform) a Records Management Officer (Ms. Isabela Robert), and ◆ Gwamaka Kifukwe (Researcher) joined President ◆ International Relations, Diplomacy and Security UONGOZI Institute publications are available via our Procurement Specialist (Mr. Deogratias Michael). Staff Obama’s YALI Mandela-Washington as a Fellow ◆ Competency-based materials for training and website and Resource Centre. New publications in this recruitment will continue in the coming year as the (2014) and the University of Cape Town’s Young skills development; reporting year include the proceedings of The African Institute expands its activities. Leaders Programme (2015). ◆ Reference works Leadership Forum 2014 and Towards a Green Economy: Exploring the Potential of Forestry in Tanzania through ◆ Amani Nkurlu (Communications Officer) participat- the Green Growth Platform. The Institute distributes ed in the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung Youth Leadership UONGOZI published material at our events, Public Service Forum and East Africa Youth Dialogue in Nairobi. Week and at our annual exhibition held in Parliament.

36 37 UONGOZI Institute Management Team

Technical Support HAUS Partnership Programme Long-term Technical Procurement Specialist Communications The Institute continued to receive support from Advisors: - Vacant Manager HAUS through the Partnership Programme frame- work, which involves both long-term and short- Prof. Joseph Semboja Hanna Mtango term expertise provided to strengthen UONGOZI Institute’s capacity to implement the organisation’s Chief Executive strategic plan. Two long-term advisors based at the Officer Institute continue to provide technical assistance through the programme. In addition, nine short-term Monitoring and Evaluation ICT Manager Specialist - Vacant consultants were contracted to undertake various specialist assignments, including the implementa- tion of a Total Quality Management scheme for the Institute; a study on the factors influencing the Francis Mushi success of women in politics and public life; and for the facilitation and quality assurance of five training courses. As part of the programme, Francis Mushi Head of Research Director of Finance and (Management Information System Officer) undertook Nina Niva Liisa Tervo Head of Training Capacity Development Advisor Chief Partnership Advisor and Policy Administration a study visit to HAUS and institutions in Finland.

Dennis Rweyemamu Kadari Singo Alex Mwinuka

38 39 Finance Report from the Controller and Auditor General

The UONGOZI Institute’s audited financial statements Resources Expended Background Information to Audit for the year follow on from page 42, with a summary The total overall expenditure up to the end of the of the financial results for the year ended 30 June financial year 30 June 2015 was Tshs 9.6 billion. This is 1.1 Introduction Salaam Institute for Sustainable Development, below. an increase of Tshs 2.7 billion over the prior year. The I have audited the Financial Statements of the currently known as Institute of African Leadership larger part of resources were spent on the core budget, Institute of African Leadership for Sustainable for Sustainable Development (UONGOZI Institute). Incoming Resources which encompasses training, research and policy, ac- Development (UONGOZI Institute) for the year The total income for 2014/15 was Tshs 9.5 billion, counting for 57% of the total expenditure. ended 30th June, 2015. Audit findings arising 1.3 Operational Objectives which is an increase of 1.8 billion Tshs from the previ- from examination of the accounts, records Operational objectives of the Institute of African ous year. The unqualified report of the Controller and Auditor appraisal of the project activities as well as Leadership for Sustainable Development General follows. the internal control system which require (UONGOZI Institute) are as follows:- The governments of Finland and Tanzania contributed management attention and action are set out in (i) Harness and enhance leadership capacity Tshs 4.6 billion (45%) and Tshs 3.3 billion (31 %), re- a management letter issued separately to the for development and spectively. UONGOZI Institute Board. sustainability in a more comprehensive and integrated manner Other sources of funds received during the year includ- 1.2 Brief History of Client Establishment (ii) Providing high quality capacity building ed contributions from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foun- The Institute of African Leadership for programmes for African dation of Tshs 1.1 billion and UNDP Tshs 122 million to Sustainable Development (UONGOZI Institute) is leaders in strategy and policy issues support the Natural Resource Management Programme; an independent organization established by the (iii) Providing a conducive learning environment the Decision Makers Forest Academy contributed Tshs President of Tanzania through Article 36 (1) of the for leadership training and development 153 million to support the Green Growth Platform; a constitution of the United Republic of Tanzania (iv) Providing technical assistance to grant from Venture Fund for Tshs 28 million; and train- of 1977 which vests in President of Tanzania with government for leadership training and ing fees of Tshs 22 million. In addition fees and interest powers to establish and disestablish such offices development on fixed deposits were received in the amount of Tshs in the service of the Government of the United (v) Conducting relevant studies that will 106 million. Republic of Tanzania. enhance the knowledge of leaders on national and global development issues The Government of the United Republic of (vi) Serving as a multi stakeholder hub for Tanzania and the Government of the Republic of networking for local, regional Finland signed an agreement on 23 December, and international leaders and institutions. 40 2009 to cooperate in the establishment of Dar es 41 W

1.4 Financial Overview 1.6 Audit Mandate audit findings, and recommendations and to ◆ To ensure that good governance has been The activities of the Institute are financed by By virtue of the provisions of Article 143 of the ensure that proper actions have been taken enforced in the day-to-day operations of exchequer issues, development grant and other Constitution of the United Republic of Tanzania of in respect of all audit recommendations. High Commission and in carrying out its receipts. During the financial year 2014/2015, the 1977 and Sect. 10 of the Public audit Act No. 11 of ◆ To determine whether the institute’s overall strategy. Institute of African Leadership for Sustainable 2008, the Controller and Auditor General is the financial statements were prepared in Development received/collected a total of TZS appointed auditor of all government revenues and accordance with International Accounting 1.8 Audit Methodology 9,485,154,972 from Treasury and other receipts as expenditures including the revenues and Principles and give a true and fair view of In auditing the financial statements for the year follows: expenditures of UONGOZI Institute. resources and expenditures reported for the ended 30th June, 2015 together with the related year ended 30th June, 2015. records and schedules of the UONGOZI Institute, 1.7 Audit Objectives ◆ To assess the internal controls exercised the following steps were followed: Receipts from 2014/2015 (TZS) 2013/2014 (TZS) The main objective of conducting the audit is to over the UONGOZI Institute activities with a ◆ Planning the audit to obtain an adequate Government of Tanzania enable me to express an independent professional view to determine their adequacy and report understanding of the UONGOZI Institute (Ministry of Finance) 3,289,493,992 3,023,051,333 opinion on the financial statements of UONGOZI on any weaknesses detected. activities, its operations and assessment of Government of Finland 4,644,685,700 4,127,059,713 Institute for the “financial year ended 30th June, ◆ To verify whether the Procurement the major risk areas. Venture Fund 28,972,210 96,647,832 2015 and in particular: Committee effectively performs its ◆ Evaluating the internal control system in Bill and Melinda Gates 1,093,756,574 - prescribed duties and that proper place, testing whether it is in compliance Decision Makers Forest Academy 152,818,154 - To determine whether funds were properly col- procurement procedures are being followed with laid down Rules and Regulations, UNDP 121,932,698 lected and used exclusively and judiciously for in the execution of its duties. Policies and Procedures. Other Incomes 154,095,645 405,083,501 Total receipts for the year 9,485,154,973 7,651,842,379 eligible expenses as per approved budget and ◆ To verify and confirm whether goods and ◆ Carrying out substantive tests of the regulations governing government expenditure services bought for the institute were balances reported by the Institute in order with due attention to economy and efficiency. procured in accordance with the relevant to obtain reasonable assurance regarding 1.5 Management Structure ◆ To ascertain whether all necessary financing agreements, project approved the amounts and disclosures included in the UONGOZI Institute is headed by the Chief documents, books, register, accounts and procurement procedures and Public financial statements. Executive Officer under the President’s Office, information have been kept in respect of all Procurement Regulations (2005), including ◆ Fxamining payment vouchers to check for State House who is the Accounting Officer and transactions. a review of accountability and disposal of eligibility and propriety of payments made Head of the Institute. ◆ To ensure there is adequate disclosure of assets for UONGOZI Institute. and to determine whether they were assets and liabilities in the appropriation of ◆ To evaluate the legitimacy and propriety of properly accounted for in the books of accounts. reported expenditures for all activities of account. 42 ◆ To closely follow-up on the previous year UONGOZI Institute 43 ◆ Reviewing the Institute’s Accounting System The audit covered evaluation of the effectiveness (SunSystem) of the financial “accounting system and internal To: The Chairperson, Board of Directors, ◆ Review of budget statements and existing controls over the activities of UONGOZI Institute, arrangements to ensure that expenditure is examination and verification of the accompanying UONGOZI Institute, within the budget limits. financial statements, and other procedures as P.O. Box 105753, DAR ES SALAAM. ◆ A review of the Accounting manuals and was considered necessary in the circumstances. Quarterly progress reports. Therefore, the audit findings are confined to the ◆ Holding interview and discussions with extent that records, documents and information some of staff in the implementation of requested for the purpose of the audit were made Re: REPORT OF THE CONTROLLER AND AUDITOR GENERAL ON THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF various activities. available to us. THE INSTITUTE OF AFRICAN LEADERSHIP FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT (UONGOZI INSTI- TUTE) FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 30th JUNE, 2015 ◆ Appraising the previous year’s audit recommendations to determine whether As auditors, we are not required to specifically management of the Institute has taken search for fraud; therefore our audit cannot be Introduction Management Responsibility for the Financial adequate corrective action. relied upon to disclose all such matters. I have audited the Financial Statements of the Statements ◆ Holding entrance and exit meetings with the However, our audit was planned in such a way Institute of African Leadership for Sustainable The preparation of the financial statements is auditee to discuss the audit objectives and that we would have reasonable expectation of Development (UONGOZI Institute) which the responsibility of the management of the results of the audit, respectively. detecting material misstatements in the financial comprises of the Statement of Financial Position, Institute of African Leadership for Sustainable statements, including those resulting from fraud Statement of Financial. Performance, Statement of Development (UONGOZI Institute) as per the 1.9 Audit Scope or irregularities. The responsibility for detection Cash Flows, Statement of Changes in Net Assets Statement of Management responsibility on the The audit was carried out in accordance with and prevention of fraud and irregularities rests and Accounting Policies and Notes to the Financial Financial Statements enclosed in this report as the International Standards of Supreme Audit with management of the UONGOZI institute which Statements for the year ended 30th June, 2015 as Annexure II. Institutions (ISSAI) and other audit procedures is responsible for setting up and maintaining an shown in Annexure I of this report. as were deemed appropriate under the adequate system of internal control. Responsibilities of the Controller and Auditor circumstances. General My responsibility as an auditor is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on

44 45 my audit. I conducted my audit in accordance appropriateness of accounting policies used and Unqualified Opinion (ii) Compliance with Procurement Legislation with International Standards of Supreme Audit In- the reasonableness of accounting estimates made In my opinion, the financial statements present stitutions and such other procedures I considered by management, as well as evaluating the overall fairly, in all material respects the financial posi- In view of my responsibility on the procurement necessary in the circumstances. These standards presentation of the financial statements. tion of the Institute of African Leadership for legislation, and taking into account the require that I comply with ethical requirements In addition, Sect. 10 (2) of the PAA No. 11 of Sustainable Development (UONGOZI Institute) as procurement transactions and process I have and plan and perform the audit to obtain reason- 2008 requires me to satisfy myself that the at 30th June, 2015 and its financial performance reviewed as part of this audit, I state that, the able assurance whether the financial statements accounts have been prepared in accordance and its cash flows for the year then ended in ac- Institute of African Leadership For Sustainable are free from material misstatement. with the appropriate accounting standards and cordance with International Financial Reporting Development (UONGOZI Institute) has generally that; reasonable precautions have been taken Standards (IFRS). complied with the requirements of the PPA No.7 An audit involves performing procedures to to safeguard the collection of revenue, receipt, of 2011 and its underlying Regulations of 2013. obtain audit evidence about the amounts and custody, disposal, issue and proper use of Report on other Legal and Regulatory disclosures in the financial statements. The public property, and that the law, directions and Requirements procedures selected depend on the auditor’s instructions applicable thereto have been duly judgment, including the assessment of the observed and expenditures of public monies have (i) Compliance with existing financial risks of material misstatement of the financial been properly authorized. Regulations Prof. Mussa J. Assad statements, whether due to fraud or error. In Controller and Auditor General making those risk assessments, I considered Further, Sect 48(3) of the Public Procurement Act In view of my responsibility on the the internal control relevant to the Institute of No.7 of 2011 requires me to state in my annual procurement legislation, and taking into The Controller and Auditor General African Leadership For Sustainable Development’s audit report whether or not the auditee has consideration the procurement transactions National Audit Office, (UONGOZI Institute) preparation and fair complied with the provisions of the Law and its I have reviewed as part of this audit, I state Dar es Salaam. presentation of the financial statements in order Regulations. that the Institute of African Leadership to design audit procedures that are appropriate for Sustainable Development has generally March, 2015 in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of I believe that the audit evidence I have obtained is complied with the requirements of the PPA expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for No.7 of 2011 and its underlying Regulations of Institute of African Leadership For Sustainable my audit opinion. 2013. Development’s (UONGOZI Institute) internal control. An audit also includes evaluating the

46 47 Statement of Financial Position as at 30th June 2015 Statements of Comprehensive Income for the year ended 30th June 2015

2014/2015 2013/2014 2014/2015 2013/2014 TSH TSH TSH TSH ASSETS Income

Non-Current Assets Revenue Grants 9,331,059,327 7,246,758,878 Property, plant and equipment 3,365,094,261 3,379,242,933 Other income 154,095,645 405,083,501 Intangible assets 1,575,337 8,272,759 Total Income 9,485,154,972 7,651,842,379 Total Non-Current Assets 3,366,669,598 3,387,515,692

Current Assets Expenditure Cash, bank and Deposits 2,971,481,648 4,348,629,833 Capacity Development 2,881,774,123 1,984,664,396 Prepayments 788,004,102 70,402,490 Research and Policy Dialogue 2,599,821,306 1,682,029,553 Total Current Assets 3,759,485,750 4,419,032,324 Institutional Building & Communications 1,472,366,812 1,179,641,027 Office Expenses 1,997,560,001 1,545,562,481 Total Assets 7,126,155,348 7,806,548,016 Rent 521,767,150 338,510,656 Depreciation 150,869,994 133,063,047 GRANTS, RESERVES AND LIABILITIES Grants and Development Funds 3,593,816,853 3,593,816,853 Total Expenditure 9,624,159,386 6,863,471,161 Provision for Staff Gratuity 374,051,618 623,209,930 Provision for Operating Reserve Special Fund 986,648,527 663,743,403 Surplus or Loss 139,004,414 788,371,218 Accumulated Surplus/loss 2,111,674,325 2,250,678,739

Current Liabilities Provision for liabilities and accrued charges 59,964,025 675,099,091

Total Capital and Liabilities 7,126,155,348 7,806,548,016

Amb. Kari Alanko Amb. John Haule ChairPerson Director

Amb. Kari Alanko Amb. John Haule ChairPerson Director

48 49 Statements of Cashflow as at 30th June 2015 Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 30 June 2015

2014/2015 2013/2014 TSH TSH Cashflow from operating activities 1. General Information Surplus for the year (139,004,414) 788,371,218 The Institute of African Leadership for Sustainable Development also known as Uongozi Institute was set up jointly by the Finland and Tanzania Adjust for: to address the capacity constraints of the public sector in dealing with global, regional and bilateral international agreements governing trade, Depreciation 150,869,994 133,063,047 investments, development and the environment. Profit on Disposal of Assets (534,824) Sub Total 11,865,580 920,899,441 Changes in working capital The Institute was formerly established in July 2010 under the presidential decree and gazetted on 6 August 2010 issue no Government Notice Increase in Prepayments (717,601,612) 193,821,316 no 274 published on 30 July 2010. Decrease Accrued Charges (615,135,065) 177,728,039

Net cashflows from operating activities (1,320,871,097) 1,166,455,540 The Institute has been created to provide, amongst others, leadership programmes for Tanzania and the rest of countries contemporary themes relevant to development and sustainability with a view of providing a lasting legacy that will bring and sustainable development of Cashflow from investing activities anzania and the rest of countries in Africa.

Purchase of property and equipment (130,023,900) 685,448,404 2. Accounting Policies cashflows on investing activities (130,023,900) 685,448,404 The principal accounting policies adopted in the preparation of these financial statements are set out below. These policies consistently be applied to all the years unless otherwise stated: CASHFLOW FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES Special Reserve (249,158,312) 254,830,063 Operating Reserve 322,905,122 425,608,839 2.1 Basis of preparation Disposal of Fixed Assets 2,715,200 The financial statements are prepared under the historical cost convention, as modified by the revaluation of certain financial at fair value and are Net cashflows on financing activities 73,746,810 683,154,102 in compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)

Net change in cash and cash equivalent (1,377,148,187) 1,164,161,238 2.2 Revenue Recognition Cash and cash equivalents at 1 July 2014 4,348,629,835 3,058,475,341 Government subvention is accounted for on cash basis whereas income on other services is accounted for on an accrual basis. related to an expense item are recognised as income over the year necessary to match the grants on a systematic basis to are intended to pay off Cash and cash equivalents at 30 June 2015 2,971,481,648 4,348,629,835

2.3 Property, Plant and Equipment All property, plant and equipment are initially recorded at cost and thereafter stated at historical cost less depreciation, less asset impairment. Amb. Kari Alanko Amb. John Haule Depreciation on assets is calculated on the straight-line method to write off the cost of each asset, over useful lives. Chairperson Director

50 51 UONGOZI Institute’s Televised Interviews – 2012 - 2015

Meet the Leader

H.E. Martti Ahtisaari former President of Finland The depreciation rates are as follows: H.E. Thabo Mbeki former President of South Africa Office Equipment 20% Computers 33% H.E. Festus Mogae former President of Botswana

Furniture and Fittings 20% H.E. Yoweri Museveni President of Uganda Motor Vehicle - Used 33% H.E. Olusegun Obasanjo former President of Nigeria Motor Vehicle - New 25% Books & Periodicals 33% H.E. Mary Robinson former President of Ireland

Softwares 33% H.E. Yoweri Museveni President of Uganda

H.E. John Kufuor former President of Ghana 2.4 Foreign currency translation Transactions that are denominated in foreign currencies during the year are converted into ‘Tanzania Shillings at rates ruling transaction dates. H.E. Benjamin Mkapa former President of Tanzania

Assets and Liabilities at the balance sheet date , which are expressed in foreign currencies, are translated ‘Shillings at the rates rulling at H.E. Hassan Sheikh Mohamoud President of Somalia that date. The resulting differences from conversion and ‘translation are dealt with in the in the year in which they arise. H.E. Sam Nujoma former President of Namibia

2.5 Cash and cash equivalents H.E. Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma President of the African Union Commission

For the purposes of the cash flow statement, cash and cash equivalents comprise cash in ‘hand, deposits held with banks in money Special Edition of the African Leadership Forum with former Presidents H.E. Benjamin Mkapa (Tanzania), market instruments. H.E. Olusegun Obasanjo (Nigeria), H.E. Thabo Mbeki (South Africa), and H.E. Festus Mogae (Botswana) 2.6 Grants and Development Funds Grants and Development Funds comprise of funds received from the Treasury and other ‘donors by way of subvention spent on procurement of fixed assets

2.7 Intangible Assets Computer software licences are capitalized on the basis of the costs incurred to acquire ‘and bring to use the specific software. These costs are amortised on the basis of the ‘expected useful lives, using the straight line method. The amortized costs are to income ‘and expenditure account through other straight line method.

2.8 Comparison figures

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