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EU and AFD Sign Sh32.5 Billion Deal to Boost Mwanza Water and Sanitation
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EU and AFD Sign Sh32.5 Billion Deal to Boost Mwanza Water and Sanitation

From The Citizen · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The European Union and the French Development Agency (AFD) signed a 32.5 billion Tanzanian Shilling agreement to improve water and sanitation in Mwanza.
  • The LVWATSAN II program, funded by grants and loans from AFD and the European Investment Bank (EIB), is estimated to cost over 600 billion Shillings.
  • This initiative aims to enhance access to clean water and improve sanitation services for the residents of Mwanza.

The European Union, in collaboration with the French Development Agency (AFD), has finalized a significant agreement valued at 32.5 billion Tanzanian Shillings. This funding is dedicated to bolstering water and sanitation services in the Mwanza region. The initiative, known as the LVWATSAN II program, is a substantial undertaking with an estimated total cost exceeding 600 billion Shillings. It combines financial contributions in the form of grants and concessional loans provided by both AFD and the European Investment Bank (EIB). The program's primary objective is to improve the quality and accessibility of water supply and sanitation infrastructure for the inhabitants of Mwanza. This investment is expected to lead to tangible improvements in public health and living standards within the city.

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