Germany has agreed grants worth
TZS121.89 billion to help provide greater water and energy access in
Tanzania, as well as further support for the Serengeti national park. An additional third agreement will
ensure that TZS45.059 billion is invested in the land, natural resources
and park infrastructure of the Serengeti.
Speaking about the agreements, Dr
Likwelile said that the grants would open up import-export opportunities
for exchanging power with regional neighbours and help manage the
upkeep of the Serengeti’s natural resources.
The three agreements were signed on
behalf of the German Development Cooperation by Kfw Entwicklungsbank,
Germany’s leading development bank and Tanzanian Ministry of Finance
Permanent Secretary Dr Servacius Likwelile, last week in Dar es Salaam.
The agreement will see Germany
allocate TZS43.96 billion to the development of a new transmission line
from Geita to Nyakanazi, providing 32,500 rural people with access to
electricity in the North West of Tanzania.
A further TZS32.79 billion will be
contributed towards the country’s water development programme ensuring
improvements in rural water supply and sanitation services.
He also noted the importance of the water development programme grant for reducing poverty and water borne diseases.
Germany and Tanzania have a long
standing history of collaboration particularly in regards to energy,
water, biodiversity and health.
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