Tanzania

Objectives

The overall objective of the TNDF is "To share information, views and perspectives through effective dialogue amongst interested and affected parties, from local to international levels related to the work of the Nile Basin Initiative, through which sustainable and equitable development, conservation of the environment, peace and mutual understanding will be promoted within the Lake Victoria Basin of Tanzania ".

Specific objectives of the TNDF are the following:

• To move beyond (past) divisive differences and explore the mutual benefits of cooperation amongst all stakeholders within the lake Victoria Basin of Tanzania;
• To identify strategic alliances that may promote social, economic and development equity, and assist in the mobilization of stakeholders;
• To elicit early strategic input from stakeholders into the development process in the Lake Victoria Basin of Tanzania, including the pro-active rather than reactive exploration of development alternatives;
• To assist in bringing to the discussion table all diverse views, particularly different national and local perspectives with the aim of creating greater understanding and mutual respect;
• To help ensure that development in the Lake Victoria Basin of Tanzania reflects the values of the peoples in the basin, that it is multifaceted, and addresses poverty, security and environmental protection, among others;
• To provide the understanding that the Lake Victoria Basin of Tanzania is a shared resource;
• To address peace and security issues in the Lake Victoria Basin.

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