Article Sidebar
Published:
Aug 28, 2024Keywords:
Article Details
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License.
(i) AJER is an open-access journal. This means that all content is freely available to all. The author retains the copyrights associated with their work within AJER’s policy framework.
(ii) All articles can be accessed freely without any limitations of use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium so long as they are expressly cited.
(iii) The use of general descriptive names, trade names, trademarks, and so forth in this publication, even if not specifically identified, may not mean that these names are not protected by the relevant laws and regulations in their respective countries.
(iv) The publisher believes that all information is true and accurate at the time of going to press. In this regard, the authors, editors, and publishers cannot accept any legal responsibility for any errors, typos or omissions that may be made. There is thus no warranty for the materials contained in the articles.
Main Article Content
Impact of Corruption on Community Development in Tanzania: A Case Study of the Health Sector in Dar es Salaam City Council
Francis Mwaijande
Abstract
This study investigates the factors influencing corruption in the health sector, using Dar es Salaam City Council as a case study. The research is guided by the Public Choice Theory, which posits that individuals in the public sector act in their self-interest, leading to corrupt practices when the opportunity arises. A descriptive research design was adopted in this study. The target population consisted of health workers within the Dar es Salaam City Council (8980). A sample size of 110 respondents was selected using purposive and simple random sampling techniques. Data collection involved the use of 90 questionnaires distributed to respondents and 20 in-depth interviews with key informants. Both qualitative and quantitative methods were employed to collect, process, and analyze the data. Primary data were collected using questionnaires and interviews, while secondary data were obtained through documentary review. The findings revealed a high prevalence of corruption in society, with the health sector showing higher incidents of corruption in Dar es Salaam City Council. Factors contributing to corruption include low salaries, non-existent rules, lack of transparency and accountability, nepotism, favoritism, and inadequate staff welfare benefits. The study concluded that corruption affects the socio-economic development of the country and is considered a major obstacle towards sustainable development in the community and the public at large in the Dar-es-Salaam City Council health sector. The study recommends that the Dar es Salaam City Council improve the working conditions of health workers by increasing salaries, providing staff housing, and offering free utilities and allowances. Additionally, the government of Tanzania should formulate an integrated policy for the health department to enhance transparency, accountability, and efficiency in the management of schools and health facilities.
