The ultimate aspiration of our work is to contribute towards a society where every governance and economic policy action contribute to equitable sustainable development.

Our thematic program areas

We seek to expand current knowledge, facilitate learning , shape narrative , strengthen engagement and contribution to changes in the following areas of governance and development thematic areas.

1. Political Governance & Accountability: The work under this thematic program  expands democratic participation, transparency and accountability in the governance of state and public affairs.  Facilitates xxx to address conflicts, promote peace and regional cooperation in addressing of fragility and conflict.  Supports political actors to create an enabling environment of governance institutions and the legislative branches to play their oversight functions. Our work on corruption and misuse of public resources equips citizens with information and tools  for tracking the use of public resources and demand of improved service delivery.

2. Economic & Fiscal Governance:  Despite economic progress there are increasing inequalities and a disconnection between the existing policy  and actions taken to address.  Misaligned policies, unjust taxes and illicit flows through corruption and other loopholes affect sustainable development. Our work of short studies, policy briefs and convenings target economic inequality and tax injustice, illicit flows and deficits that exacerbate poverty and economic marginalization. GEPC’s work expands and facilitates policy makers to take actions that adequately promote sustainable development. We promote regional economic cooperation, trade and investment as vehicles for driving economic growth, expanding economic opportunity and ultimately reducing poverty. Some of this work is in collaboration with the Africa Economic Diplomats study circle and other partners such as the Institute of Social Policy Research in South Sudan and Nyika Institute in Malawi

3. Extractive Sector Governance & Transparency: The history of extractive (Mining, Oil and Gas) wealth is tainted with economic injustice and misery. Work in this pillar focuses on strengthening governance, addressing economic justice and expanding transparency in the mining,  ensuring countries reduce and maximise benefits from mining, oil and gas resources. Further work focuses on strengthening governance of minerals such as nickel, graphite, critical to the green transition and the role of specific groups such as women and  youth in critical minerals. Moreover, we address the future of oil and natural gas as fossil resources within the context of energy poverty and energy transition. 

4.Climate Change  and Just Energy Transition: Our work is addressing the problem of climate change on poor countries and marginalised communities in less developed countries such as Tanzania , the EAC and Africa Great Lakes region. Our short studies, policy briefs and webinars seek to advance the discussions of the controversies around the energy transition, analysis of the energy policies and financing of the green transition, promoting of clean energy sources capable of delivering affordable and sustainable energy within the reasonable means of less development countries. Supporting governments to navigate climate change and the risks around energy transition. Further, mobilising women and young people in the climate change 

Strategic Objectives/Outcome

Objective I: National and regional actors take actions to address identified political governance and accountability concerns affecting democracy & Human rights, peace and stability at national, EAC and ICGLR regional level

Objective 2: National and regional actors take actions to address targeted economic & fiscal policy governance concerns such as economic exclusion, tax justice, limited opportunity, stunted economic growth as drivers of economic hardships and inequality

Objective 3: National and regional actors take actions to address  extractive governance and economic  injustice concerns, reduce harm and maximize benefits from the extractive sector 

Objective 4: National and regional actors take actions to address the governance and justice challenges of climate change and energy transition risks

Broad Activities

1. Conduct Basic Research and publication : This work involves commissioning of basic short  analytical and  evidence-based researches on governance and development issues. The findings are regularly shared  with relevant stakeholders as  policy briefs and wider public via, webinars, public dialogues and colloquiums. These are  published on our website,  social media handles and our periodic Governance and Economic Tracker bulletin sent out to our 1500+ online subscribers.

2. Organise Public webinars, Dialogues and Colloquiums as a way of mobilizing intellectual expertise  to share knowledge and expanding citizen participation  in economic policy and governance issues of interest and concern. The topics covered are drawn from the four governance pillars. The webinars also serve as public dissemination events of findings or recommendations from our short analytical work

3. Conduct training, public education and learning labs : These trainings are aimed at expanding, knowledge, expertise and capacity of young professionals and actors .in the sectors. Basics of Economic  Policy Analysis,  Public Expenditure Tracking, Extractive Sector Policy and Governance, Petroleum Policy and Operations,  Energy Policy and Financing. Other trainings have covered Responsible Business Conducts in Mining, Environmental and Sustainable Governance (ESG) in Mining

4. Advocacy and influencing of  targeted national and international institutions such as government ministries, departments and agencies,  national parliaments, electoral management bodies and regional frameworks such as the EAC, ICGLR, African Union and Extractive Industries Transparency. Participate in local and international advocacy as part of a national and global civil society eco-system  augmenting voices and change on issues of concern and interest. 

5. Engage in national and regional conflict resolution and peace building initiatives as proactive measures to mitigate social, economic and political fragility and risks associated to economic and governance issues. This work is done in close collaboration with the ICGLR Civil Society Platform, which is a network of civil society organizations, diplomats, conflict resolution and mediators professionals engaged in the ICGLR structures and processes

6. Engage in Consultancy Services and social enterprise as a vehicle towards self-sustainability. In a context of tight donor funding, we leverage our expertise, extractive sector governance, economic and public policy analysis, M&E, Taxation, Political Economy Analysis etc. to different clients to generate income to support our operations.

We leverage our expertise and partnership for synergies with other civil society and institutional initiatives in the country and the region ,  where necessary by identifying the actors, the gaps and convergence points and being part of generating the possible solutions or alternative options. Our work on these key contemporary national and international issues increases the ability of citizens, civil society , private sector and governments to discuss and reflect with an intention for reform and change:

Our  Expected results and desired outcomes

1. More technical information produced and simplified for use by citizens, civil society, government and other actors in Tanzania and at  EAC and Africa Great Lakes regional level
2. Increased awareness and skills for citizens and targeted stakeholders
3. Informed targeted citizens, government and other actors on the governance and economic policy concerns in these areas
4. Strengthened CSO society engagement and interaction between the state and non state actors on these areas
5. Increased accountability and influenced of actions from relevant policy makers and stakeholders 
6. Improved Policy and legal regulatory frameworks for the economic, extractive and climate change sectors
7. Facilitative environments for regional economic cooperation, trade and investment created
8. Demonstrated changes in policy and practice in response to citizens and other actors demands
9. Increased peace and stability in Tanzania, EAC and ICGLR region

Our  strategic targets and indicators of success

• Identified governance and economic policy gaps targeted for research and advocacy
• Generated data used to inform proper engagement and reform. 
• Created spaces for informed dialogue and reflection for citizens and relevant stakeholders,
• Professional networks learning a body of new professionals on these matters
• Expanded stakeholders interest, knowledge and informed participation in these areas  
• Increased capacity and of government and civil society actors to deliver transformative change in the selected governance areas.
• Practical measures taken nationally or regionally to improve or mitigate these risks and finally increased awareness, understanding, participation and monitoring by relevant stakeholders.
• Potentially increased interest in effective advocacy on the subject matters and effective advocacy for  improvement
• Reduced gaps between policy and practice 

Our partnership and working behavior

Our partnership is based on formal and less formal arrangements. It is driven by trust, clearly shared objectives, coherent vision and framework of responsibilities, willingness, commitment and accountability. Our practical behaviors, attitudes and approaches to work is driven by Accessibility, Authoritativeness, Agility and versatility, Innovativeness and commitment to generation of new knowledge and frontiers. These attributes are emphasized during the recruitment and induction of our members and staff-as ‘non-negotiable style and conduct of work’

The distinct assets we bring to our work, partners and constituency

As an organization we aspire to become and remain a strong organization serving as a conduit for experts, researchers and actors to explore new innovations, knowledge and vent their expertise. We provide and demonstrate

• Solid knowledge and expertise on the issues we engage
• Experience, connection and influence on the actors and duty bearers
• Motivation and accompaniment to our partners and clientele
• Resourcefulness, competence in methods and results management & support