N'DJAMENA, July 16 -- TANZANIA has set a target to ensure every village in the country has access to basic clean and safe water services by 2031, with the government turning to strategic investments, digital innovation and private sector partnerships to transform the water sector.

Deputy Minister for Finance Laurent Luswetula announced the target at the African Water Forum in NDjamena, Tchad, where he led the Tanzanian delegation on behalf of Finance Minister Ambassador Khamis Mussa Omar.

Speaking at the forum, the deputy minister said that water is a critical foundation for economic transformation, supporting key sectors including agriculture, industries, energy production, urban development, public health and climate resilience.

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