Tanzania, April 20 -- Washington, D.C. Tanzania's Minister for Finance, Mr Khamis Mussa Omar, has called on African countries to prioritise strategic planning to ensure access to safe water for both domestic use and economic activities, while protecting critical water sources.

Mr Omar made the remarks during a high-level discussion on the role of water in human development and global economic growth, held under the theme "Water security for Africa's future: a forward-looking perspective."

The meeting was organised by the World Bank on the sidelines of the Spring Meetings of the bank and the International Monetary Fund in Washington, D.C., United States.

Contributing to the discussion, Mr Omar said water must be recognised as a strategi...