Tanzania Country Water Partnership 

The Tanzania Country Water Partnership (Tanzania CWP) brings together stakeholders to support sustainable and equitable management and use of water resources in the country. Tanzania CWP was established to mobilise and facilitate action towards integrated, equitable and efficient management and sustainable use of water resources in Tanzania. Its work recognises the importance of water supply and sanitation, water resources management and participatory and transparent decision making in supporting sustainable development. 

Tanzania CWP operates in mainland Tanzania and is registered as a Non-Governmental Organisation under the Non-Governmental Organisations Act No. 24 of 2002, as amended from time to time. Its head office is located in Mikocheni, Dar es Salaam. 

Vision 

A society with enough water to support social development, sustainable and inclusive economic growth and ecosystems. 

Mission 

To support the country in the attainment of sustainable management and utilisation of water resources for equitable development. 

Objectives 

Tanzania CWP works to: 

  • Facilitate the provision of equitable access to clean and safe water to human populations and provision of optimum water to socio-economic growth;  
  • Advocate for equitable and sustainable utilisation of water resources in the country;  
  • Advocate for favourable legal framework for protection of water resources in the country through participatory analysis of water related policies, laws and regulations;  
  • Ensure availability and sustainable management of water resources and sanitation in the country;  
  • Inform advocacy initiatives in water resources management through research and publications;  
  • Create awareness on water resources management, environment and sanitation through trainings, seminars and workshops;  
  • Advocate for Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) approach in the country; 
  • Enhance capacity building on integrated water resource management in the country while tapping into the best practice and experience from both national and international fora;  
  • To promote research in water resources management and allied fields.  

Governance 

Tanzani CWP’s governance structure comprises the General Meeting, Board of Directors and the organisation’s office bearers. The General Meeting is the supreme organ of the organisation and comprises all members. It elects the office bearers, appoints the Board of Directors, approves annual plans and budgets, reviews project progress, and may amend the Constitution. 

The Board of Directors provides strategic oversight, supports fundraising and resource mobilisation, reviews work plans and budgets, monitors implementation and facilitates collaboration with institutions and initiatives at local, national, regional and global levels. 

The office bearers are the Chairperson, Executive Secretary and Director of Finance and Administration. The General Meeting elects them for a five-year term, renewable for one further five-year term. 

Membership 

Membership is voluntary and open to Tanzanian citizens aged 18 years and above who support the vision, mission and objectives of the organisation. Tanzania CWP has three categories of membership: 

  1. Founder members: These are members who made the initiatives to establish this Organisation;  
  2. Ordinary members: These are members who join the Organisation after its establishment;  
  3. Honorary members: are those members who shall be awarded such membership by the Organisation due to their positive contributions to the community and Organisation objectives.  

Members have the right to participate in the organisation’s activities and General Meetings, receive information on its progress and, except for honorary members, elect and to be elected to leadership positions. 

Focus Areas 

Tanzania CWP’s mandate places particular emphasis on: 

  • Integrated Water Resources Management – Promoting IWRM as an approach to coordinated and sustainable management of water resources. 
  • Water Resources Management – Advocating for equitable, efficient and sustainable use and protection of Tanzania’s water resources. 
  • Water Supply and Sanitation – Supporting equitable access to clean and safe water and sustainable sanitation. 
  • Policy and Advocacy – Contributing research and participatory analysis to water-related policies, laws and regulations 
  • Knowledge and Capacity Development – Building awareness and capacity through research, publications, training, seminars and workshops. 

Become a Partner 

Institutions interested in joining the Tanzania Country Water Partnership can apply through the Global Water Partnership application process. 

Apply now: https://gwpo-gwp.org/partners/get-involved/apply-now/  

Contact Details

Tanzania Country Water Partnership (Tanzania CWP), Mikocheni, Off Mwai Kibaki Road, Plot No. 294, P.O. Box 32334, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

Visit the GWP Tanzania website here: Global Water Partnership-Tanzania

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