Dar es Salaam - Reality Check Workshop hosted by GIZ and Dar es Salaam City Council Introduction: Key Urban Characteristics of Dar es Salaam Challenges and Opportunities for Resilient Development in the Times of Climate Change Eng. Mussa Natty Municipal Director Kinondoni Municipal Council, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania The Local Climate Solutions for Africa 2013 Congress, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania - 31 th October 2013
The United Republic of Tanzania - Population Trends Location: Eastern Africa Area: 943,000 sq.kms Population: 44,928,933 (Census 2012) Density: 51 people per km² Annual Growth Rate: 2.7%: Urban Population: 28-30% still predominantly rural but rapidly urbanising
Municipal Boundaries Dar es Salaam Legend Population: 4,368,541 inh. Kinondoni Municipal Boundary (2012 census) (~ 10% of Tanzanian population) Ilala Municipal Boundary Kinondoni Ilala Indian Ocean Temeke Area: 1800 km 2 (Land 1350 km 2 ). Temeke Municipal Boundary Railway Population density: 3,133/km 2 Arterial Road 4 Lane Annual growth rate 5.6 % Arterial Road 2 Lane (+ 250,000 people per year) Local Road Governance: One City with 4 Local Authorities: 0 D Dar es Salaam City Council Kinondoni Municipal Council Ilala Municipal Council In km Temeke Municipal Council 5 10 Source: Sustainable Dar es Salaam Programme
Dar es Salaam - Characteristics Coastal City with a port being a gateway to six landlocked neighboring countries. Strategically important for East and Central Africa. Commercial capital of the country contributing over 70% of national domestic revenue. Highest population growth rate with 70% of city residents living in unplanned settlements. Extreme pressure on economic and social systems. LGAs are challenged to provide urban infrastructures and basic services.
Dar es Salaam - Urban Development Constrains Rapidly increasing building densities in the city center. Transport infrastructure is unable to cope with the growing demand. 70 % of population living in unplanned settlements, with insufficient provision of urban infrastructure services. Rapid population growth, equals to a city like Tanga in Tanzania every year. High rural-urban migration rate of young people, very often with little education. Resource constraints in terms of finances and land. Inadequate governing structures for the metropolitan area.
Dar es Salaam Migration Flow
Dar es Salaam Migration Flow
Dar es Salaam Migration Flow Apart from natural growth, we have migration from rural areas to the city mainly in search of economic and social opportunities. Failed agriculture due to decreased rainfall has contributed to this rural-urban migration. Population growth is the reason for many challenges Pressure on urban infrastructures and services Informal Settlements: Due to shortage of planned residential areas and housing provision, the migrants tend to reside in unplanned and/or flood prone areas.
Structure of the Workshop The Workshop is divided into three main thematic sessions: 1. Climate Challenges and Urbanisation in Dar es Salaam Understanding Current and Future Urban Risks 2. Opportunities for Local Climate Action in Dar es Salaam Adapted Urban Planning and Resilient Infrastructure Systems 3. Resilient Dar es Salaam Current Constraints and Future Policy Directions.
1. Climate Challenges and Urbanisation in Dar es Salaam Understanding Current and Future Urban Risks DAR ES SALAAM (Tanzania) Urbanization and Population Growth ~2.4 Mill. Inh. ~4.5 Mill. Inh. 2002 2007 2012
2. Opportunities for Local Climate Action in Dar es Salaam Adapted Urban Planning and Resilient Infrastructure Systems Traffic congestion Unplanned settlements Urban (waste-) water management Stressed basic services
3. Resilient Dar es Salaam Current Constraints and Future Policy Directions.
3. Resilient Dar es Salaam Current Constraints and Future Policy Directions. FINAL PANEL DISCUSSION with Participants We want to share experience with other African cities. We have started some climate projects We are constructing a Bus Rapid Transport, We are trying to improve settlements for the urban poor, but we don t know what others are doing. We want to share experiences. At the local level we have to do something Are we doing it the right way? Or the wrong way? So let us come together and share experiences and look into local solutions.
Asanteni Sana! Eng. Mussa Natty Municipal Director Kinondoni Municipal Council Dar es Salaam, Tanzania The Local Climate Solutions for Africa 2013 Congress, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania - 31 th October 2013