Many conditions may trigger conflicts, including jurisdictional ambiguities, miscommunication, and competition between sectors and users. This article describes how population growth and migration in Tanzania’s Pangani River basin—arguably the most waterstressed basin in the country—have intensified local water conflicts. Resolving these conflicts requires understanding the socio-cultural context of the local communities and increasing stakeholder involvement in water management.
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