Checking Population Growth in Tanzania

Last month, the European Union (EU) Head of Delegation granted an interview to members of the press addressing a number of contentious issues, including the overly-increasing population in East Africa and Europe. Depending on the source of data, population is rising rapidly.

The envoy said the current trend of population growth will most likely double Tanzania's population, creating a huge pressure on economic growth. The ambassador said as the country eyes speedup economic growth at an average of 7.2 per cent annually, the current 2-3 per cent population growth can have maximum effect to the economy. In most cases, population is viewed to be positive as it contributes in creating market for produce.

Uncontrolled population create pressure on land resources, water and food distribution. By any chance, when these three items become scarce, they tend to create divisions within the society and influence clear poverty levels between the extremely poor and the riches.

If we're to consider the water sector, population increase in the community is most likely to create water shortage. At this point, communities that were involved in irrigation farming will be forced to abandon the activity owing to acute water shortage.

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Marco Zanferrari

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