The recent meetings (STC and General Assembly) of the African Water Association (AfWA) held in Dar Es Salaam last May, were indicators regarding the vitality of our organization. The successful organization of these meetings by Dar Es Salaam Water and Sewerage Authority (DAWASA) and Dar Es Salaam Water and Sewerage Corporation (DAWASCO) with the support of many sponsors, the strong mobilization of the participants and the support of the Tanzanian authorities are the perfect illustration of this vitality.

These encouraging signs clearly show that we are on the right track, and President Duduzile Myeni did not fail to raise it during the General Assembly meeting. Considering the extent of the challenges to be taken up, she exhorted the members to roll up their sleeves and tighten their elbows to keep our Association alive.