UK, Tanzania close partners in fighting corruption scourge
PM David Cameron hosted a landmark international anti-corruption summit in London on 12 May. Tanzania represented by its Prime Minister, Chief Justice, head of the Prevention and Combating of Corruption Bureau and Foreign Minister, Amb. Augustine Mahiga. An Op ed by British High Commissioner Dianna Melrose.
Tanzanian PM with British PM and other world leaders at the London Anti Corruption Summit, 12th May
Last week in London Prime Minister David Cameron hosted a landmark international Anti-Corruption Summit. The Summit agreed the first ever Global Declaration against Corruption, with representatives from over forty countries stating their commitment to work together to expose, punish and drive out corruption.
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Dianna Melrose
British High Commissioner to Tanzania