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Davison

Saruchera

Davison (Tariro) Saruchera is a versatile water professional with 20 years’
experience, focused on transboundary water management, rural livelihoods, and
climate resilience. He is an experienced water diplomat who has worked for many
years at the intersection of gender and social inclusion within water cooperation
interventions. In the last seven years, Tariro has been leading the implementation in
southern Africa, of the BRIDGE (Building River Dialogue for Governance), a flagship
water governance programme in IUCN, working with all levels of government and
with communities to achieve equitable freshwater governance. Driven by inclusive
dialogue and demonstration of evidence, BRIDGE works at the interface of hydro-
diplomacy and local governance to promote new approaches to water
management, including a strong emphasis on gender and youth participation.
Passionate about people and development, Tariro is a knowledge enthusiast and a
strong advocate for inclusivity in water management. He has worked in various,
people-centred roles that promoted gender inclusivity, with different
organisations, including the Ministry of Higher and Tertiary Education in Zimbabwe,
The School of Agriculture and Rural Development, University of Pretoria, South
Africa; and the International Water Management Institute (IWMI).

In any water agenda, never miss
an opportunity to talk gender.

Regional Programme Manager
IWRM IUCN Southern Africa