Tanzania
Permanent Mission of the United Republic of Tanzania
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STATEMENT BY
MS. MARY MUSHI,
PERMANENT SECRETARY,
VICE PRESIDENT'S OFFICE,
UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA,
AT THE 12TH SESSION OF THE
COMMISSION ON SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
UNITED NATIONS
MONDAY, APRIL 19, 2004
201 East 42nd Street, Room 1700, New York, New York 10017
Tel. No. (212) 972-9160
UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA
STATEMENT BY MS. MARY MUSHI, PERMANENT SECRETARY,
VICE PRESIDENT'S OFFICE, UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA,
AT THE 12TH SESSION OF THE COMMISSION ON SUSTAINABLE
DEVELOPMENT, NEW YORK, APRIL 2004
Mr. Chairman,
Allow me on behalf of my delegation, to congratulate you and your
bureau on your election to lead this august meeting of the 12 th
session of the Commission on Sustainable Development . I assure
you of my delegation's full support and cooperation . I also thank
the Secretary General for his comprehensive reports before the
Commission .
Mr. Chairman,
My delegation associates itself with the statement made by the
Distinguished Representative of the Kingdom of Qatar on behalf of
the Group of 77 and China .
The thematic areas of implementation for CSD 12 and 13 of water,
sanitation and human settlements are of paramount importance to
Tanzania. The greatest development challenge which Tanzania
faces today, and which all efforts aim to address, is widespread and
persistent poverty .
In addressing these challenges, the Government is empowering
local authorities, civil society, private sector and the communities
while remaining a facilitator of growth, a standard setter, and a
provider of essential public services .
Mr. Chairman,
Currently, the water supply coverage in Tanzania is 53% in rural
areas and 73% for urban areas . In order to continue improving
delivery of water services, the Government has reviewed the
National Water Policy so as to decentralize the management of
water services, improve the management of water catchments areas
and promote integrated water resources management in line with
Agenda 21, Programme for the further implementation of Agenda
21 and the Johannesburg Plan of Implementation. The Government
has also prioritised water as a prerequisite in national development
efforts, poverty reduction strategies and in achieving the
Millennium Development Goals .
Mr. Chairman,
While there has been steady and sustainable improvement in the
management of sewerage systems in urban centres, improved
sanitation remains a big challenge . However, the Government has
decided to restructure and privatize water supply and sewerage
management authorities in the country with the aim of providing
reliable, affordable and sustainable water supply services as well as
improving sanitation.
Major challenges include the mushrooming and expansion of
unplanned settlements as well as inadequate infrastructure and
social services.
Mr. Chairman,
The government has adopted a Human Settlements Development
Policy which recognises housing in unplanned areas and commits
to facilitate their upgrading through participatory and partnership
approaches with the private sector .
The newly developed Tanzania Settlements Sustainable
Programme aims at strengthening the capacity of local authorities
to plan and manage the, growth and development of settlements .
As a case study for creation of settlements with serviced land, Dar
Es Salaam City has planned, surveyed and provided basic
infrastructure for 20,000 plots under this programme .
While these are recognisable efforts in this sector, remaining
challenges include increased unemployment ; traffic congestion
resulting in air pollution ; industrial pollution ; infrastructure
deficiency ; and inadequate landfill sites .
Mr. Chairman,
Let me conclude by reiterating that the efforts and challenges in
the sectors of water, sanitation and human settlements bear
testimony of the need for the international community to work
together in pursuit of achieving the Millennium Development
Goals . It should be the aim of this session to re-invigorate the
political will and desire for the developed countries to support
developing countries, particularly the least developed countries, in
capacity building, transfer of technology, and financial resources in
order to eradicate poverty and ensure a better world for all .
I Thank You For Your Attention .
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STATEMENT BY
MS. MARY MUSHI,
PERMANENT SECRETARY,
VICE PRESIDENT'S OFFICE,
UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA,
AT THE 12TH SESSION OF THE
COMMISSION ON SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
UNITED NATIONS
MONDAY, APRIL 19, 2004
201 East 42nd Street, Room 1700, New York, New York 10017
Tel. No. (212) 972-9160
UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA
STATEMENT BY MS. MARY MUSHI, PERMANENT SECRETARY,
VICE PRESIDENT'S OFFICE, UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA,
AT THE 12TH SESSION OF THE COMMISSION ON SUSTAINABLE
DEVELOPMENT, NEW YORK, APRIL 2004
Mr. Chairman,
Allow me on behalf of my delegation, to congratulate you and your
bureau on your election to lead this august meeting of the 12 th
session of the Commission on Sustainable Development . I assure
you of my delegation's full support and cooperation . I also thank
the Secretary General for his comprehensive reports before the
Commission .
Mr. Chairman,
My delegation associates itself with the statement made by the
Distinguished Representative of the Kingdom of Qatar on behalf of
the Group of 77 and China .
The thematic areas of implementation for CSD 12 and 13 of water,
sanitation and human settlements are of paramount importance to
Tanzania. The greatest development challenge which Tanzania
faces today, and which all efforts aim to address, is widespread and
persistent poverty .
In addressing these challenges, the Government is empowering
local authorities, civil society, private sector and the communities
while remaining a facilitator of growth, a standard setter, and a
provider of essential public services .
Mr. Chairman,
Currently, the water supply coverage in Tanzania is 53% in rural
areas and 73% for urban areas . In order to continue improving
delivery of water services, the Government has reviewed the
National Water Policy so as to decentralize the management of
water services, improve the management of water catchments areas
and promote integrated water resources management in line with
Agenda 21, Programme for the further implementation of Agenda
21 and the Johannesburg Plan of Implementation. The Government
has also prioritised water as a prerequisite in national development
efforts, poverty reduction strategies and in achieving the
Millennium Development Goals .
Mr. Chairman,
While there has been steady and sustainable improvement in the
management of sewerage systems in urban centres, improved
sanitation remains a big challenge . However, the Government has
decided to restructure and privatize water supply and sewerage
management authorities in the country with the aim of providing
reliable, affordable and sustainable water supply services as well as
improving sanitation.
Major challenges include the mushrooming and expansion of
unplanned settlements as well as inadequate infrastructure and
social services.
Mr. Chairman,
The government has adopted a Human Settlements Development
Policy which recognises housing in unplanned areas and commits
to facilitate their upgrading through participatory and partnership
approaches with the private sector .
The newly developed Tanzania Settlements Sustainable
Programme aims at strengthening the capacity of local authorities
to plan and manage the, growth and development of settlements .
As a case study for creation of settlements with serviced land, Dar
Es Salaam City has planned, surveyed and provided basic
infrastructure for 20,000 plots under this programme .
While these are recognisable efforts in this sector, remaining
challenges include increased unemployment ; traffic congestion
resulting in air pollution ; industrial pollution ; infrastructure
deficiency ; and inadequate landfill sites .
Mr. Chairman,
Let me conclude by reiterating that the efforts and challenges in
the sectors of water, sanitation and human settlements bear
testimony of the need for the international community to work
together in pursuit of achieving the Millennium Development
Goals . It should be the aim of this session to re-invigorate the
political will and desire for the developed countries to support
developing countries, particularly the least developed countries, in
capacity building, transfer of technology, and financial resources in
order to eradicate poverty and ensure a better world for all .
I Thank You For Your Attention .
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