Msimbazi Basin Project (Bonde la Msimbazi)

The Msimbazi River Basin is an economically, geographically, and environmentally significant region, home to about 1.6 million people and critical transportation infrastructure that connects the Central Business District of Tanzania's most populous city, Dar es Salaam, with the rest of the city. But flooding has become increasingly severe over the past decade, with major flood events experienced in seven out of the last 10 years. These events are expected to increase with urbanization and climate change. The Government of Tanzania, established the Msimbazi Basin Development Project (2022-2028) to strengthen flood resilience and integrate urban development efforts in this economically important and flood-prone area of Dar es Salaam.