Advocacy / Ethical Leadership
Ethical Leadership — standing firmly against corruption.
100%
Members signed the Integrity Pledge
200+
Companies behind the ethics agenda
20
Years advocating responsible business
Overview
A strong advocate for Ethical Leadership and Responsible Business, the CEO Roundtable of Tanzania (CEOrt) has made efforts within the media and through various forums to highlight the negative and long-term effects of corruption on the nation’s growing economy.
As part of the organisation’s Responsible Business Agenda, the CEOrt worked in collaboration with the Ethics Secretariat to put in place a National Integrity Pledge for Public Leaders, Public Servants and the Private Sector. Ms. Santina Majengo Benson, Executive Director of the CEO Roundtable of Tanzania, spearheaded the CEOrt’s Ethical Leadership agenda through the establishment of this pledge.
“The first step in resolving a problem is admitting it exists — at the CEOrt, we firmly stand for ethical leadership and accountability to foster an integrous culture across society.”
Anti-corruption leadership principles
Lead by example
Ethical leadership starts at the top: chief executives model the conduct they expect, leading by example for growth and prosperity.
Integrity
Adhere to moral codes of conduct and ethical principles — in every transaction, negotiation and decision.
Transparency
Operate openly and candidly, reinforcing the trust on which markets, institutions and society depend.
Accountability
Adopt a zero-tolerance approach to corruption and put measures in practice that ingrain ethics in organisations.
Key initiatives
The National Integrity Pledge
Developed in collaboration with the Ethics Secretariat for Public Leaders, Public Servants and the Private Sector — a formal and concrete expression of commitment to abide by ethical practices. 100% of CEOrt members have signed.
Media and forum advocacy
Sustained efforts within the media and through various forums to highlight the negative, long-term effects of corruption on the nation’s growing economy.
Government collaboration
Supporting the Government of Tanzania’s National Campaign on Ethics and War Against Corruption — combining public and private efforts against a multi-stakeholder problem.
The Responsible Business Agenda
Encouraging members to adopt responsible business practices and embrace good governance principles, building a culture of integrity across their organisations.
Join the fight against corruption
Sign the National Integrity Pledge and stand with 200+ Tanzanian business leaders committed to ethical leadership. The CEOrt Secretariat can guide your organisation through the process.