L.Victoria Rept - UN-Habitat

5. Outdated planning informationThe current Town Map was prepared in 1989, hence the need to have an updated GeographicalInformation System (GIS) map to incorporate the expanded town boundaries. This will help inmaking rational decisions in town development, especially in housing and upgrading of theinformal settlements.6. Inadequate clean and safe waterThere is inadequate provision of clean and safe water. Only 50% of the town population is cateredfor.7. Inadequate revenueThe Council is unable to meet its annual budget, hence the need to maximize revenue collectionthrough proper revenue collection, data management, recruitment of qualified personnel, andenforcement.8. Poor coordination of stakeholdersThere is lack of proper coordination and integration of development efforts between the counciland stakeholders, hence the need to streamline activities of government, the Council, CBOs,NGOs, and private sector to avoid duplication and wastage of resources.9. Poor urban governanceThere is need to promote good urban governance due to inefficiency in the council to deliverservices by empowering people to participate in all development programmes. This can beenhanced through the ongoing Local Government reform process.10. Poor attention on informal sectorLittle attention is paid to the informal sector despite it employing 98% of the town labor force.11. Low utilization of the lake resourcesThere is need to maximize utilization of the lake resources through promotion of the fishingindustry, local small scale fishermen associations, improving fish landing sites and provision offish storage facilities. There is also need to promote environmentally friendly agriculture, byutilizing lake water for small-scale irrigation schemes.12. HIV/AIDS pandemicHIV/AIDS is a major economic development challenge facing Musoma hence the need toincorporate HIV/AIDS programmes in the town’s development agenda.Agreed Priority Action AreasThe priority issues were summarized under the following priority action areas:1. Improvement of Urban environment• Improve liquid and solid waste management• Reclaim Kitaji pond and construct inter-town bus terminus2. Improving of urban infrastructure services• Improve town drainage system• Improve road condition• Expand and increase water supply64Cities Development Strategies for Improved Urban Environment and Poverty Reduction in the Lake Victoria Region