Tanzania Hosts First Public-Sector Sustainability Reporting Workshop on IPSASB SRS 1
23 February 2026 — Tanzania marked an important milestone in public sector sustainability reporting with the delivery of a first of its kind Sustainability Reporting Workshop focused on the newly issued IPSASB SRS 1, Climate-related Disclosures standard.
The workshop was convened by IFC – International Finance Corporation, through the IFC Tanzania Country Office and the IFC Beyond the Balance Sheet program, in partnership with the World Bank, ICAEW, and CIPFA. It was hosted for the Accountant General’s Division of the Ministry of Finance of Tanzania, bringing together government leaders, international standard setters, professional bodies and development partners to explore how global sustainability disclosure standards can be translated into practical public sector application.
The forum created a collaborative platform for experts from IFC, the World Bank, the IFRS Foundation, IPSASB, ICAEW, CIPFA, and Tanzania’s Ministry of Finance to discuss the implications of IPSASB SRS 1 for fiscal governance, budgeting and public financial management. Discussions focused on proportional implementation, the importance of clear adoption roadmaps, and the role of capacity building in supporting credible, decision useful climate related disclosures.
The agenda combined global perspectives with practical insights. Ndidi Nnoli Edozien, ISSB Board Member, delivered a keynote on the IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards (S1 and S2) and their relevance for the public sector, while Andrew van der Burgh, IPSASB Board Member for Africa, presented on the development and application of the IPSASB climate standard. Practical public sector perspectives were shared by Henning Diederichs and Ravi Abeywardana of ICAEW, and Iain Murray of CIPFA, drawing on international experience, including the UK context.
A panel discussion on building capacity for sustainability reporting was moderated by Patrick Kabuya, Senior Financial Management Specialist at the World Bank, with contributions from Dmitri Gourfinkel (World Bank), Ravi Abeywardana (ICAEW), Owen Mavengere (PAFA) and Nichola McKenzie of Transport for London, among others. The discussion explored institutional readiness, capacity gaps, and key considerations for developing a phased roadmap for adoption in Tanzania.
The workshop also highlighted how improved sustainability disclosures can support stronger governance outcomes and create a more predictable environment for private sector investment, aligned with Tanzania’s Vision 2050 and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
This inaugural training underscores the role of IFC Beyond the Balance Sheet and the IFC Tanzania Country Office in convening cross sector expertise and supporting governments in navigating the evolving sustainability reporting landscape. By fostering collaboration between public institutions, international standard setters and professional bodies, the initiative contributes to building the foundations for high-quality public-sector sustainability reporting and stronger institutional capacity.