With the support of the Centre for the Study of Governance Innovation (GovInn), Department of Political Sciences, University of Pretoria and their collaborating partners, Dr. R. Madaha participated and presented a paper in the Workshop on [Anti-]Corruption and Public Debt in our 2023 Africa and Europe in a Disorderly World Conference: Navigating Complexities in a Changing Global System. The conference was held from September 18th-21st, 2023, at the University of Pretoria in South Africa. The abstract of the title is follows:
Social structures composed of active and responsible actors can be essential in curbing corruption. However, studies focusing on culture and corruption, especially in an African context, are scant. This article has focused on the role of culture in influencing anti-corruption efforts and the enforcement of international law on corruption in Tanzania. Using ethnography, the article responds to two questions: what is the cultural role of civil societies and the media in influencing the domestic enforcement of international law? And what is the cultural role of the Tanzanian legislature in influencing the domestic enforcement of international law? A cultural study cannot be conducted overnight. It calls for a longitudinal study that takes a local context into consideration. In this regard, a case study research design has been used. The design has the ability to explore issues over a long period of time and examine context specific issues. Overall, the findings of the study highlight the development of a unique culture among civil societies, which prompts the parliament to create and formalize anti-corruption measures. The paper adds to the scholarship on international law, corruption, and culture.