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Sustainable Water Management Partnership (SUWAMA) in Usa River

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Sustainable Water Management Partnership (SUWAMA) in Usa River

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Countries: United Republic of Tanzania
Regions: Pangani
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
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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%

Project Overview

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…

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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 conflict between users, and a lack of ownership and enforcement can allow misuse and pollution, with adverse effects on other users and communities.

The challenge, then, was to bring multiple stakeholders together. In areas where many different stakeholder groups rely so heavily on a single resource, it’s crucial to address shared risks and ensure water security for all. When supply is limited and demands are great, dialogue, understanding and shared solutions are the only way forward. Supported by GIZ’s Natural Resources Stewardship Programme (NatuReS) formerly known as as International Water Stewardship Programme (IWaSP), the Sustainable Water Management (SUWAMA) partnership aims to be a template for other water management partnerships by bringing every level of water user on board with a shared approach to action.
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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
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

Project Narrative

Sustainable Water Management Partnership in Usa River is a private-public-civil society multi-stakeholder partnership that was formed in 2017 in the small sub-catchment of Usa River, along the slopes of Mount Meru. The partnership was formed following the demand the partners to address their shared water risks and implement measures to improve water security for all parties. Partners include the Pangani Basin Water Board (PBWB), the Usa River Water User Association (WUA), the Tanzanian Horticulture Association (TAHA), Kiliflora limited, and Natural Resources Stewardship Programme (NatuReS) of the Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) formerly known as International Water Stewardship Programme (IWaSP). Pangani Basin Water Board works closely with the local government, community organizations and businesses to ensure coordinated action and therefore Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM). Together NatuReS, Pangani Basin Water Board is mobilizing businesses, institutions, partner organizations, and communities in Usa River sub-catchment to address shared natural resources risks, especially water risks. This Approach has been scaled up in other sub-catchments such as in Weruweru and Zigi. SUWAMA partnerships in the Kikuletwa Catchment are under the umbrella of Kilimanjaro Water Stewardship Platform (KWSP) also coordinated by Pangani Basin Water Board. The main objective of KWSP is to develop, coordinate and scale up interventions and solutions to tackle the growing water resource challenges in the wider Kikuletwa-Ruvu Catchment and acts as an advisory board to the Kikuletwa-Ruvu Catchment Committee.

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Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is a federally owned organisation. We work worldwide in the field of international cooperation for sustainable development. Our mandate is to support the German Government in achieving its development objectives. We provide viable, … Learn More

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