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1 Burton, M. A.; Chiza, C. K. 1997. Water, conflict and the environment: A case study from Tanzania: Conflict over water in Tanzania. In Kay, M.; Franks, T.; Smith, L. (Eds.), Water: Economics, management and demand. London, UK: E & FN Spon. pp.173-180.
(Location: IWMI-HQ Call no: 631.7 G000 KAY Record No: H023055)
2 Christiansson, C. 1989. Rates of erosion in the East African savanna environment: Assessments of runoff and soil loss in natural catchments and on experimental plots. In Thomas, D. B.; Biamah, E. K.; Kilewe, A. M.; Lundgren, L.; Mochoge, B. O. (Eds.), Soil and water conservation in Kenya - Proceedings of the Third National Workshop, Kabete, Nairobi, 16-19 September 1986. Nairobi, Kenya: University of Nairobi. Department of Agricultural Engineering; SIDA. pp.99-114.
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3 Komakech, H. C.; de Bont, C. 2018. Differentiated access: challenges of equitable and sustainable groundwater exploitation in Tanzania. Water Alternatives, 11(3):623-637. (Special issue: Local- and National-level Politics of Groundwater Overexploitation).
(Location: IWMI HQ Call no: e-copy only Record No: H048993)
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Groundwater is an important resource for a large share of the global population and economies. Although groundwater dependence in most sub-Saharan African countries is relatively low at the national level, localized overexploitation is occurring, leading to a decline in groundwater levels and quality deterioration. Currently, the sustainable and equitable governance of groundwater, both through promotion and regulation, is turning out to be a key challenge in many sub-Saharan African countries. This paper uses case studies of urban groundwater governance in Arusha, and rural groundwater development in the Pangani basin, to analyse how the current policy and regulation inadvertently creates spaces for asymmetric access to (good quality) groundwater resources in Tanzania. It shows how the groundwater landscape is evolving into a situation where small users (farmers and households) rely on springs and shallow wells, while large users (commercial users and urban water authorities) are encouraged to sink deep boreholes. Amidst a lack of knowledge and enforcing capacity, exacerbated by different priorities among government actors, the water access rights of shallow well and spring users are being threatened by increased groundwater exploitation. Hence, the current groundwater policy and institutional setup do not only empower larger actors to gain disproportionate access to the groundwater resources, but presents this as a benefit for small users whose water security will supposedly increase.
(Location: IWMI HQ Call no: e-copy only Record No: H051252)
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The rolling out of integrated water resources management (IWRM) in the Pangani Basin, Tanzania, faces several implementation and participation challenges. Building on experiences from GIZ–NatuReS stewardship partnerships, we argue that meaningfully engaging stakeholders and involving the private sector can help overcome these challenges and improve water security. We analyse data collected through interviews with partners and beneficiaries, and data stemming from partnership documents. Our analyses show that stakeholders are in support of creating an enabling environment based on IWRM by including tangible, results-based private–public–civil society partnerships which offer alternative and innovative solutions to address risks facing people, economies and ecosystems.
(Location: IWMI HQ Call no: e-copy only Record No: H051259)
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This study assessed the social knowledge, attitude, and perceptions (KAPs) on wastewater treatment, the technologies involved, and its reuse across different wastewater treatment areas in four regions of Tanzania. We used both quantitative and qualitative data collection methods in a household-level questionnaire (n=327) with structured and semi-structured questions, which involved face-to-face interviews and observation. Our results show that social KAPs surrounding wastewater treatment and reuse were sufficient based on KAP scores achieved from asked questions. However, the general knowledge on treatment technologies, processes, and reuse risks was still low. Of the respondents, over 50% approved using treated wastewater in various applications, while the majority (93%) were reluctant if the application involved direct contact with the water. Furthermore, over 90% of interviewees did not know the technologies used to treat wastewater and the potential health risks associated with its use (59%). Multivariate analysis of variance revealed significant differences (P<0.05) in the KAPs on treated wastewater across different studied demographic variables, i.e., age, sex, and education level. Therefore, we recommend that more effort be spent on providing public education about the potential of wastewater treatment and existing technologies in order to facilitate their adoption for the community's and environment's benefit.
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