Improving quality, equity and access to education Vision To be a pioneer in sustainably securing and deploying resources for improvement of quality, equity and increasing access to education Mission • To be a flexible, compact and transparent organization. • To sustainably secure resources for the Education Fund. • To effectively and efficiently deploy the funds to support educational interventions. • To stimulate public awareness and participation in education development. • To supplement stakeholders’ efforts in financing education in Tanzania. TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 Letter of Transmittal 2 Chairperson’s message 7 Corporate Governance 9 Statement of the Director General 14 Major Activities 2008/09 22 Other activities 25 Staff Training 26 Auditing 27 Independent Auditors Report 52 List of Contributors 2008/09 56 List of Fund Assisted Educational Projects 2008/09 Tanzania Education Authority | Annual Report 2008/09 | iii WE ARE COMMITED TO THE FOLLOWING VALUES Transparency We exercise our duties with openness and accountability Objectivity We make decisions objectively based on facts Equitable treatment We treat all stakeholders equally and fairly all times. Integrity We practice and advocate truthfulness, honest and are responsible to all our actions Courtesy We are tolerant, courteous and respectful to our stakeholders and clients. Professionalism We are proud of exhibiting professionalism in service delivery. Tanzania Education Authority iv | Annual Report 2008/09 | Letter OF TRANSmittaL Hon. Prof. Jumanne A. Maghembe (MP), Minister of Education and Vocational Training, P. O. Box 9121, Dar es Salaam. In accordance with section 16(4) of the Education Fund Act No.8 of 2001, I have the honour, on behalf of the Board of the Tanzania Education Authority to submit the Annual Report for the year ended 30th June 2009. The report contains a review of operational activities of the Tanzania Education Authority and Audited Financial Statements. I submit. Dr. Naomi B. katunzi Chairperson Tanzania Education Authority | Annual Report 2008/09 | 1 CHAIRPERSON`S MESSAGE Dr. Naomi B. Katunzi Chairperson Our valued stakeholders, I have a great honour to release the 7th Tanzania Education Authority Annual Report covering the period from July 2008 to 30th June 2009. The Financial Year 2008/09 marks the 4th year of implementing the Tanzania Education Authority’s Medium Term Strategic Plan. Under normal organizational life spans, the first five years of implementing the very first strategic plan, are times of learning hence critical for determination of growth and survival. Achievements of the planned objectives for the year under review mark an important milestone to the Authority. Since its establishment in 2003, the Authority endeavoured to be the leading Agency in supporting schools, colleges and other education institutions by providing grants and soft loans from the Education Fund for improvement of quality, equity and access in education at all levels. Grants provided enable Education Institutions acquire teaching and learning facilities including reference and text books, laboratory equipment and others while loans support construction of classrooms, lecture theatres and hostels that create conducive learning environments. It has also been our vision to become a pioneer in mobilizing reliable and sustainable resources for the Education Fund. The sources of funds for the Education Fund include; Government Subvention, Investments, Voluntary contributions (Donations) which can be made in cash and/or in kind, Endowment and direct support through marketing of projects. Tanzania Education Authority 2 | Annual Report 2008/09 | Kenya Commercial Bank, Chief Executive Officer Mr. Heri M.N Bomani looking on as one Bank staff hands over desks to Dr Omar Juma Primary School student. The support was provided through TEA initiatives. During the year under review, Government budgetary allocation as a source of revenue to the Education Fund amounted to TZS 5,708,779,269.00 against the previous year’s allocation of TZS 4,839,359,748. I wish to extend my sincere gratitude to the Government led by His Excellence Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete, for its continued commitment in supporting the Authority. Other sources for the Education Fund were; short-term deposits, philanthropy (voluntary contributions), fees from affiliated District Council’s Education Funds and sale of tender documents contributed TZS. 1,352,908,198. This amount is 19.2% of the total Annual Revenue which is TZS 7.1 billion. Philanthropy (Voluntary contributions) being one of the means for mobilization of funds to the Education Fund, has been uniquely positioned to facilitate mobilization efforts. In our efforts to ensure increased philanthropic support, we have committed ourselves to enhance sensitization and public education efforts. Similarly the Authority supported 114 projects worth TZS 3.5 billion against the previous year’s 204 projects worth TZS 3.8 billion. Requirement for projects financing during the year amounted to TZS 28 billion. Proportionally only 13 % of the eligible projects was supported making a gap of TZS 26.9 billion in project financing. It is evident that the Fund requires sufficient, reliable and sustainable funding to meet the demand. Tanzania Education Authority | Annual Report 2008/09 | 3 Report of the Auditors The controller and Auditor General is the statutory Auditor of TEA by virtue of article 143 of the constitution of the United Republic of Tanzania and as amplified in section 30 (i) C of the Public Finance ACT No. 6, of 2001. In the opinion of the National Audit Office TEA complied with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), Tanzania Financial Accounting Standards and other legal requirements in its financial reporting and safeguarding the authority’s assets. It is worth reporting that the Authority once again obtained a clean Audit Report. Exchanging Best Practices Tanzania Education Authority in August 2008 called for a joint meeting with two similar Education Funds in Africa: Education Trust Fund (ETF) Nigeria and Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFUND) with the aim of exchanging best practices in managing Education Funds. The two Funds ETF and GETFUND have highly achieved in management of Education Funds in their countries. The meeting held in Dodoma was officially graced by the Prime Minister of the United Republic of Tanzania Honourable Mizengo K. Pinda. Prime Minister of the United Republic of Tanzania Honourable Mizengo K. Pinda making a speech at the Education Funds Management Workshop meeting in Dodoma. Also in attendance were the Chief Executive of Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFUND) Mr. Fosouaba Banahene (Former CEO), Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education Ghana and Prof. Mahmud Yakubu, Executive Chairman of Education Trust Fund Nigeria (ETF). Tanzania Education Authority 4 | Annual Report 2008/09 | Apart from the visiting participants and other 250 education stakeholders, the meeting was also attended by Honourable Ministers of Education and Vocational Training Prof Jumanne A. Maghembe (MP) URT and Hon. Haroun A. Suleiman (MP) ZNZ. Others were Deputy speaker of the National Assembly, Members of Parliament, representatives from Diplomatic Missions, Ministries, Education Institutions and other Stakeholders. I thank them for accepting our invitation, participating and for their contributions during the meeting which was a valuable learning experience for TEA. Members from Ghana (GETFUND), Nigeria (ETF) and former TEA Director General in Dodoma during the Education Funds Meeting. Appreciation Looking back to the past six years of TEA’s existence, I would like to convey our gratefulness and appreciation for the great job done by the previous Boards. Special thanks to the outgoing Chairperson, Mr. Patrick Rutabanzibwa and all other Members of the Board. It is due to their guidance and stewardship that we took over TEA a strong institution as it is. The current Board was appointed effective from July 2008 and will serve for three consecutive years. This is the third Board to lead TEA. In this regard, I would like to convey my sincere gratitude to the President of the United Republic of Tanzania for the confidence he had to honour me the privilege of being the Chairperson of the Board. Also on behalf of the Members of the Board , I wish to convey sincere gratitude to the Minster of Education and Vocational Training for the appointment of the Board. Tanzania Education Authority | Annual Report 2008/09 | 5 Soon after our appointment the former Director General of the Authority, Mrs. Mercy E Sila assumed a new role as District Commissioner for Arumeru, Arusha following her appointment by the President of the United Republic of Tanzania. On behalf of the Board Members I would like to my express gratitude to her for the strategic leadership of the Authority during the critical years of infancy. The Board then appointed Mrs. Rosemary A. Lulabuka as the Acting Director General effective 2nd April 2008. By virtue of this appointment she became Secretary to the Board as stipulated in the Education Fund Act No. 8 of 2001. To Management and Staff, I would like to take this opportunity to thank them all for their concerted efforts in ensuring that the objectives of the Authority are realized. As we head to year 2009/10, it is my expectation that more efforts will be directed towards surpassing the planned objectives and bring more impact of the Education to the society. Board Chairperson Dr. Naomi B. Katunzi Tanzania Education Authority 6 | Annual