Tanzania's Minister for Water, Jumaa Aweso, has proposed introducing a Water Infrastructure Bond to raise funds for strategic water projects. Speaking during a working meeting with officials of the National Water Fund in Dodoma, Mr Aweso said the country should adopt innovative financing models to accelerate development in the water sector, according to the Daily News.
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