Pangani River Basin Water Board

Although it is essential for human survival, water is inherently unbalanced, as it is almost never evenly distributed among the population. Especially in developing countries, such as Tanzania, a lack of infrastructure with water can intensify existing conflicts and lead to unintended violence. A bad water controlling system can make it harder for water to be distributed among the different groups of people. This is clearly shown in the current conflicts occurring in Tanzania, in which farmers and herders “jostle for dwindling water resources in the face of climate change” (Makoye 1). Recent climate changes have affected the Pangani River basin negatively, causing the nearby water source in the basin to become scarce. With the competition for water in the area, the nation is prone to conflict and violence. Since the problem in Tanzania is an equal combination of a declining economy, unfair distribution methods in society, and sudden climate changes, it is important to effectively control and distribute the resources among the people.

The Pangani Basin Water Board believes that the main cause of this problem is the lack of water management and proper governing in the area. As a representative of the water board, it is important to “ensure that water resources are managed sustainably, through water governance and integrated water resources management principles” (Pangani Basin Water Board). In order to achieve a sustainable management and development of water resources, it is important to provide ample opportunities and benefits to the basin population. The Board consists of ten members that are chosen representatives from the community near the Pangani Basin (Pangani Basin Water Board). It is crucial, as a member of the Water B...

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...dress the matter at hand in the most sustainable and manageable way possible. This means that any solution proposed should meet the needs of the environment, without greatly disrupting the social and economic state of the country. The future solution planned to deal with conflicts is sustainable because it helps the environment of the nation by reducing the amount of water usage over all, it lessens conflict between the different groups, and helps the development of the economy. Future generations will also benefit because the centralized controllers do not require many people to help it function. In conclusion, the water conflict in Tanzania can only be resolved through efficient controlling and management of the water resources in the Pangani River Basin, which is clearly stated and supported in the long and short term plan by the Pangani River Basin Water Board.