The Katoomba meeting was the perfect venue for officially launching PRESA in Tanzania. Many of our collaborators, funders and private sector partners attended the launch, including special guests Mr. Alex Kaaya (CEO of Dar es Salaam Water and Sewerage Company – DAWASCO), and Mrs. Juma Mwatima (IFAD-Tanzania). Mr. Kaaya captivated the audience over dinner with his reflections on the role of the private sector in ecosystem, giving interesting and often humorous insight about his experiences to date. It is reassuring and exciting to hear a private sector perspective that is so well-informed and ready to innovate!

Thanks to everyone who attended the launch event, and special thanks to Aichi Kitalyi and Mariam Haule in the ICRAF Tanzania office for helping the event run smoothly!

Thabit Masoud (Care-Tz), Brent Swallow and Aichi Kitalyi (ICRAF)

Thomas Yatich chats with Alex Kaaya (DAWASCO) and Juma Mwatima (IFAD)