The program’s goal is to enhance water security in Tanzania through the mobilisation of resources for strategic investments, fostering multisectoral collaboration, and promoting sustainable water management practices.
WD News: The Government of Tanzania will launch a USD 20 billion national Water Investment Programme (TanWIP) in 2023. The programme will invest USD 20 billion in Tanzania’s water sector from 2023 to 2030, translating to about USD 3 billion annually. According to the Government, TanWIP will leverage technical and financial contributions from both the public sector and its partners.
Her Excellency Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan, President of the United Republic of Tanzania, is expected to officially launch the Water Investment Programme.
The TanWIP is being developed with technical support from Global Water Partnership Tanzania & Global Water Partnership Southern Africa (GWPSA-Africa).
Over 300 million Africans do not have access to clean drinking water and over 700 million live without access to good sanitation. According to the African Development Bank, the African population will reach 1.6 billion and the continent will need to produce at least 50% more food by 2030. Approximately USD 50 billion annually, or USD 40 per African per year is required, to achieve water security and sustainable sanitation in Africa by 2030. Currently, only USD 10 – USD 19 billion is invested each year.
Source: GWP
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