Tanzania, March 22 -- By Maliki Muunguja

Water is an important resource for social welfare and development in general. Harmony does not reign, where there is no water.

That is why towards the celebration of World Water Day, March 22, "Leveraging Water for Peace," is a slogan to encourage effective management of water resources which can be maximum leveraged to bring peace and stability among communities.

Progress has been made so far, however, only two-thirds (67 percent) of schools have access to basic drinking water and for girls, access to Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) facilities is a critical factor affecting school attendance, especially during menstruation and is one of the key reasons for girls to drop out.

Yet, healthca...