Lake Victoria Institutional Strengthening and Capacity Building
Mwanza is a growing city at the south coast of Lake Victoria with a population just below one million inhabitants. Mwanza Urban Water Supply and Sanitation Authority (MWAUWASA) is responsible for the provision of potable water and wastewater management. The European Investment Bank (EIB) under the EU-Africa Infrastructure Trust Fund supports MWAUWASA with a long-term loan to boost infrastructure investments and strengthen the institutional capacities. The overall objective of the project is the protection of the environment of Lake Victoria and the wellbeing of the population in the lake basin through:
Preparing the promotor for sustainable management of provided infrastructure by equipping him with related skills and operational tools.
Expanding sanitation services.
Through the implementation of this project the Promoter shall be enabled to face challenges of the increasing demands of a growing city, according to the 2040 Master Plan.
Disciplines
- Municipal Infrastructure
- Skills and Economic Development
Companies
Dorsch Impact GmbH
Client
Mwanza Urban Water and Sewerage Authority, financed by the European Investment Bank EIB
Duration
From 2018 to 2020
Location
Mwanza, Tanzania
Project Activities
Business Planning includes training in preparation and analysis of business plans.
Financial Management.
Recommendation of a financial management software solution and assist in its implementation.
Recommendation of a billing system software solution, ensure its full integration with other systems as well as capacity building and training.
Implementation of a GIS solution.
Implementation of an Asset Management solution.
Accelerate connections to sewer network.
Ensure compliance of industrial discharges.
Contributing to the UN Sustainable Development Goals
We are committed to making a positive impact and supporting the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This project contributes to the following SDGs:
