TI Z: Coalition Against Rampant Corruption II 2018 - 2022 - Coalition against Rampant Corruption II TI Z: Coalition Against Rampant Corruption II 2018 - 2022 Reprogrammed funds to mitigate the impact of COVID-19
The Coalition Against Rampant Corruption (CARC II) programme seeks to continue with the overall objective adopted in the first CARC programme (2015-2018), that is contribute to the reduction of corruption.   CARC II is continued support with refinements to TI Z's approach and methodologies from previous support. The programme will be implemented in 3 regions that is; Harare, Bulawayo and Mutare. 

TI Z has identified in its theory of change four key results areas (KRA's) to be supported by Sweden between 2018 and 2021 as follows.

a) Key Result Area 1 - Improved capacity and responsiveness by state anti-corruption bodies to address corruption. 
b) Key Result Area 2- Improved transparency, accountability and Integrity (TAI) in Public and Private Sectors. 
c) Key Result Area 3- Strengthened social accountability structures amongst citizens. 
d) Key Result Area 4- Improved awareness and policy responsiveness to gendered corruption in Zimbabwe. 

The Embassy has assessed that this programme contributes to the Swedish Strategy as it responds to result area 1.1 that seeks to see "Improved conditions for democratic governance, reduced corruption,  responsibility and accountability in public institutions". TI Z is the only civil society organisation in the Embassy Democracy and Human Rights portfolio that is programming on reducing corruption. Omprogrammerade medel för att lindra konsekvenserna av covid-19
Ambassaden har bedömt att det förslagna programmet överensstämmer med Sveriges strategi för utvecklingssamarbete med Zimbabwe 2017-2021 och resultatområdet som berör mänskliga rättigheter, demokrati, rättsstatens principer och jämställdhet.

Det övergripande målet med insatsen är att bidra till minskad korruption samt främja ett gott styrelsesätt i Zimbabwe. Det huvudsakliga målet är att stärka effektiviteten hos statliga samt icke-statliga antikorruptionsaktörer för att kunna avslöja, avvisa och reagera mot korruption snabbt och effektivt. Man kommer även aktivt jobba med att stärka kvinnors och mäns förmåga att kunna avslöja och avslå korruption samt kräva ansvarsskyldighet, öppenhet och integritet.

Dessa mål ovan är uppdelade i fyra specifika resultatmål inom insatsen och kommer att bidra till de mål uppsatta under Sveriges strategi; 1.1 Förbättrade förutsättningar för demokratisk samhällsstyrning, minskad korruption, ansvarstagande och ansvarsutkrävande i de offentliga intuitionerna samt 1.2 Ökad kapacitet i det civila samhället och oberoende media att utföra sina demokratiska och granskande funktioner.  

Nedan beskrivs de fyra uppsatta resultatmålen för den förslagna insatsen:
1)Förbättrad kapacitet och lyhördhet från statliga antikorruptionsaktörer för att hantera korruption. Under detta resultatområde arbetar Transparency International Zimbabwe (TI Z) med statliga antikorruptionsorgan som direkt och indirekt bidrar till att motverka korruption. Dessa enheter innefattar; Zimbabwes anti-korruptionskommission, Inrikesministeriet, Nationella åklagarmyndigheten, Justitiedepartementet, Presidentkansliet samt parlamentet. 

2)Förbättrad insyn, ansvarsskyldighet och integritet inom offentliga och privata sektorer. Hittills har TI Z tagit fram en rad forskningsrapporter om korruptionen i Zimbabwe. Utvärderingen av Coaliation Against Rampant Corruption (CARC) 2015-2018,  noterade betydelsen och relevansen av dessa forskningsrapporter. Utvärderingen rekommenderade också behovet av TI Z att skapa förespråksaktiviteter som underlättar spridningen av forskningsresultat och antagande av rekommendationer. TI Z kommer att engagera sig i dialoger om öppenhet och ansvarsskyldighet i den offentliga och privata sektorn genom att rikta in sig på regleringsinstitutioner och branschorganisationer. 

3)Förstärka den sociala ansvarsskyldigheten bland medborgare. Detta kommer bygga på resultaten från CARC. TI Z kommer fortsättningsvis att expandera och stärka över 46 sk Accountability Monitoring Committees (AMCs) för övervakning, 5 sk Youths for Accountability and Integrity (YTIs) och 15 sk Corruption Resistance Teams över hela landet. TI Z kommer även att fortsätta att expandera arbetet med medborgare genom olika civilsamhällesorganisationer i Harare, Bulawayo och Mutare. TI Z avser att stärka den sociala ansvarsskyldigheten hos etablerade nätverk och likasinnade organisationer för att göra det möjligt för dem att använda ett systematiskt tillvägagångssätt för aktivism.

4)Förbättrad medvetenhet och politisk respons för könbaserad korruption ("sextortion") i Zimbabwe. TI Z kommer öka medvetenheten om könsrelaterad korruption och stärker detta arbete på sitt regionala kontor i Bulawayo. TI Z kommer att genomföra aktiviteter som syftar till att bidra till utvecklingen av ett ramverk som inte bara gör det möjligt att rapportera övergrepp utan också möjliggöra för centrala institutioner som Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZACC) samt MR-kommissioner att undersöka och agera mot former av könsrelaterad korruption.

Ambassaden har bedömt att den förslagna insatsen är anpassad till de prioriteringar som identifierats i Sveriges strategi för utvecklingssamarbete med Zimbabwe och att en bedömning kan genomföras. The overall objective of CARC II is to contribute to the reduction of corruption in Zimbabwe, promote accountability that responds equally and effectively to the needs of women and men.
The specific objectives of CARC II are: a) To strengthen the effectiveness and efficiency of state and non -state anti-corruption actors to be able to expose, reject and respond to corruption effectively. b) To strengthen the capacity of women and men to be able to expose and reject corruption as well as be able to demand accountability, transparency and integrity.
The programme will be implemented in 3 regions that is; Harare, Bulawayo and Mutare. Working in the regions has provided TI Z with various advantages, including i)visibility for both victims of corruption and duty bearers; ii) developing reliable partnerships with relevant partners to combat corruption; iii) TI Zs recognition as a brand and thus its symbolic value in terms of a force and NGO to reckon with; and iv) its ability to empower those that are affected by corruption.
The programme will be implemented against a background where the  Government has indicated its willingness to fight corruption. The Embassy has assessed that the July 30 2018 election results will be a key determining factor on how effective TI Z will be in working with Government structures. TI Z has had continued to engage with Government as part of its, citizens and other civil society organisations and has used its expertise to develop CARC II. Hence this is continued support and key results areas have been further developed by TI Z in response to the changing context, strengthening  and sustaining its watchdog function, results achieved to date and introducing new areas of implementation. 
TI Z aims at implementing activities that responds to the following four key result areas (KRA):

KRA 1- Increased political will and responsiveness by duty bearers to address corruption: Previous TI Z programming during highlighted the states anti-corruption policy response is limited due to weak coordination of anti-corruption bodies. TI Z will target Parliamentary Committees on Mines and Energy, Land and Rural Resettlement, Justice and Legal Affairs, Public Accounts and Budget Committees, Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission, Ministry of Home Affairs, National Prosecuting Authority, Judicial Service Commission, Ministry of Justice and Office of the President and Cabinet. 
TI Z will through mix of activities that include; capacity building trainings, round table discussions, anti-corruption meetings will aim to ensure that;
- Parliamentarians knowledge on anti-corruption and policy advocacy enhanced- Parliamentarians develop actions plans/commitments to deal with corruption - Legal and policy gaps on anti-corruption identified- Parliament portfolio committees can hold the executive accountable in relation to specific/ thematic corruption issues- Parliamentarians advocate for the adoption of the national anti-corruption strategy.
The round table discussions will also stimulate national debate around issues of corruption within the country and are also part of increasing TI Z's watchdog function. This will result in sharing of evidence-based ideas that will facilitate the development of an effective national anti-corruption strategy to address corruption in the country. A national anti-corruption strategy will therefore facilitate effective and efficient address of corruption issues in the country (preventative and reactive measure). GI Z is providing support towards the development of national anti-corruption strategy.

KRA 2-Improved transparency, accountability and Integrity (TAI) in Public and Private Sectors:   Under KRA 2 TI Z will produce annual state of corruption reports, hold public seminars and conduct corruption impact analysis reports among other activities. TI Z will  develop a series of public seminars so as to share the findings with key stakeholders. Dialogue on transparency and accountability in public and private sectors will also target regulatory institutions and business sector associations. Findings from the Annual State of Corruption Reports and Corruption Impact Analysis will be used to engage, lobby and advocate on emerging issues.
TI Z will target stakeholders that include the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority, Zimbabwe Investment Authority, Zimbabwe Energy Authority, Harare and Mutare Municipals and Procurement Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe.  TI Z will use findings from the Annual State of Corruption Reports and Corruption Impact Analysis to engage these actors as well as lobby and advocate for positive change. 

KRA 3- Strengthened  social accountability structures amongst citizens: TI Z has been successful at creating platforms and structures at grassroots level often up to the level that these organizations enjoy full recognition as a community based organisations. TI Z will continue to strengthen social accountability established networks and like-minded organisations to enable them to use a smart and systematic approach to activism. These structures should able use inter alia, utilize citizen scorecards, municipal checklists; and budget and expenditure monitoring tools to enhance transparency in government and private sector through this intervention.  TI Z will with dialogue with CBOs like the Bulawayo Passengers and Transporters Association, Bulawayo City Council, Harare City Council, Mutare City Council, University of Zimbabwe, Theatre in the Park, Bambelela Arts Ensemble and Savanna Arts. Raoul Wallenberg will work with TI Z to strengthen its human rights and social accountability framework within tertiary institutions. 

KRA 4- Improved awareness and policy responsiveness to gendered corruption in Zimbabwe: In implementing the CARC programme (2015-2018) TI Z contributed to an understanding of gendered corruption in general and sextortion in particular. While there is that understanding amongst some of our stakeholders we have realised that the general public lacks awareness and appreciation on the manifestation of this form of corruption. The lack of awareness limits victims ability to report and expose gendered corruption. Furthermore, there is no policy framework that guides anti-corruption bodies on how to deal with gendered corruption. It is against this backdrop that TI Z proposes to conduct awareness activities and implement activities that seek to contribute to the development of a policy framework that not only allows victims of sextortion to report but also enable key institutions such as ZACC, The Police Gender and Human Rights Commission to investigate and act against forms of gendered corruption.  
The Embassy has had discussions with TI Z and has assessed that these KRA's are specific and measurable. These KRAs have also been developed to respond to the evaluation conducted by Niras that stated the need for TI Z to strengthen local level advocacy with broader lobby and advocacy at national level.
In assessing the results areas and seeking to strengthen other linkages the Embassy noted that TI Zambia is also working on gendered corruption and has recommended that TI Z uses this to further refine its methodologies and approaches around this work.