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The Tanzanian Parliament recently passed a US$ 294 million budget to fund the country’s Ministry of Water projects for the 2021/22 financial year.

The hefty sum is expected to go a long way to solve the country’s ever mounting water shortage issues, however it is not enough and the private sector must chip in.

Delivering his budget speech in the Tanzanian capitol of Dodoma during the budget hearing, the Tanzania Minister for Water, Jumaa Aweso acknowledged external in put in helping Tanzania address its water shortages especially in rural areas.

The minister acknowledged international development partners that are supporting the country but was also keen to cite the need for private sector input.

Speaking in the August House, the minister cited the importance of both private sector participating in bridging the country’s water shortage through various channels e.g. CSR projects where they operate and also the importance of observing environmental …