For Tanzania and her people to prosper it is necessary that every member of society aspires to the highest ethical standards. This means we need to do the right thing consistently in order to earn the trust of our children, colleagues and elders. As public servants, doing the right thing indicates that we must be professional, honest and responsible at all times. In turn, it is the responsibility of government to educate public servants to be professional, honest and responsible. It is therefore a privilege to introduce the Explanatory Manual on the Code of Ethics and Conduct for the Public Service. This Explanatory Manual supports the Code of Ethics and Conduct of the Public Service, and should be read in conjunction with all our country’s laws, regulations and policies. It contains the public service core values of professionalism, honesty and responsibility, and explains them through a series of eight principles supported by various do’s and don’ts informing our actions. The Explanatory Manual also contains examples to help us understand the ethical challenges we face, and to assist us in making ethical decisions. As professional, honest and responsible public servants it is our duty to always do the right thing. That is why these core values apply to all of us, regardless of our gender, race, position of employment or age. As public servants we are custodians of public trust. The people we serve depend on us to carry out our duties ethically and to the best of our ability. We must be worthy of this trust and everyday live the core values of the Code of Ethics and Conduct. If you observe citizens and colleagues not living the core values of the Public Service you are encouraged to report such incidences to the relevant authorities. Government is committed to provide safe and efficiently managed reporting opportunities to all citizens. Moreover, if you require advice on the content of the Public Service Code of Ethics and Conduct or on this Explanatory Manual, you may contact the President’s Office, Public Service Management. As a fellow owner of the core values of the public service, I personally am committed to being professional, honest and responsible. The public trust that we hold requires you to do the same. - Ruth H Mollel Permanent Secretary, President’s Office – Public Service Management