National Water Policy, 2002.

Subject

Environment gen., Water

Keyword

Pollution control Ecosystem preservation Disasters Policy/planning Water supply Sewerage Sustainable development Sustainable use Integrated management Community management Public participation Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution Flood Water shortage/drought

Geographical area

Africa, AFRICA FAO, Eastern Africa, Least Developed Countries

Abstract

This Policy seeks to develop a comprehensive framework for sustainable development and management of Tanzania’s water resources, in which an effective legal and institutional framework for its implementation will be put in place. The Policy aims at ensuring that beneficiaries participate fully in planning, construction, operation, maintenance and management of community based domestic water supply schemes. This Policy seeks to address cross- sectoral interests in water, watershed management and integrated and participatory approaches for water resources planning, development and management. Also, the Policy lays a foundation for sustainable development and management of water resources in the changing roles of the Government from service provider to that of coordination, policy and guidelines formulation, and regulation. The Policy was prepared in a participatory manner involving water resources stakeholders in order to ensure comprehensiveness and acceptability.

Full text

English

Website

www.tawasanet.or.tz

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Water Sector Development Programme 2006 – 2025.

Legislation | Tanzania, Un. Rep. of | 2006

Keyword: Freshwater resources management, Policy/planning, Water supply, Sewerage, Potable water, Water charges, Sustainable use, Sustainable development, Public participation, Groundwater, Flood, Water shortage/drought, Institution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX