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Countries: | United Republic of Tanzania |
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Basins: | Indian Ocean (189) (Tana) |
Project SDGs:
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Integrated Water Resource Management (SDG 6.5)
Protect and Restore Ecosystems (SDG 6.6) International Cooperation and Capacity Building (SDG 6.a) Stakeholder Participation (SDG 6.b) |
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Soil Erosion and Health
Conservation Agriculture/Agronomy Groundwater Irrigation Management and Technology |
Progress to Date: | 0 Jobs and investments created and safeguarded, increased irrigation efficiency, reduced transmission losses, improved water resources data management, enhanced coordination between actors and mechanisms in place to insure protection of biodiversity. |
Services Needed: | No services needed/offered |
Desired Partners: |
Business
City Government NGO / Civil Society |
Language: | English |
Start & End Dates: | Dec. 01, 2016 » Ongoing |
Project Website: | rsr.akvo.org/en/project/6192 |
Contextual Condition(s): | PHYSICAL: Water scarcity or drought, REGULATORY: Poor coordination between regulatory bodies, DATA: Limited data access and/or availability to understand river basin conditions |
Additional Benefits: | Better / more data on river basin conditions, Basin stakeholder mapping, Long-term partnership(s) created, Raised awareness of challenges among water users, Raised awareness of challenges among local authorities, Increased budget for local authorities |
Beneficiaries: | Ecosystems, Agricultural growers, Water utilities, Environmental users (e.g., fishers, recreational users), Local communities / domestic users |
Planning & Implementation Time: | More than 3 years |
Project Source: | User |
Profile Completion: | 80% |
The Usa River in northern Tanzania is central to the livelihoods of the majority of the region’s companies, communities and individuals. From big business to small-scale farming, from wildlife reserves and lodges to village leaders and community groups, people in this area rely on the water the Usa river provides, especially during the dry season.
Water is a shared resource. It belongs to no one but is needed by everyone. In this environment, water use can quickly lead to co…
Basin and/or Contextual Conditions: | PHYSICAL: Water scarcity or drought, REGULATORY: Poor coordination between regulatory bodies, DATA: Limited data access and/or availability to understand river basin conditions |
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Project Benefits: | Better / more data on river basin conditions, Basin stakeholder mapping, Long-term partnership(s) created, Raised awareness of challenges among water users, Raised awareness of challenges among local authorities, Increased budget for local authorities |
Indirect or Direct Beneficiaries: | Ecosystems, Agricultural growers, Water utilities, Environmental users (e.g., fishers, recreational users), Local communities / domestic users |
Months & Implementing: | More than 3 years |
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