Cooperation in International Waters in Africa (CIWA)

A ONE OF A KIND COOPERATION

The Cooperation in International Waters in Africa (CIWA) program assists riparian governments in Sub-Saharan Africa in unlocking the potential for sustainable, climate-resilient growth by addressing constraints to cooperative water resources management and development.

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People who benefit from investments influenced by CIWA

Transboundary Institutions supported with CIWA technical assistance and financing

Strategic analyses and knowledge products used to illustrate the evidence base for cooperation

Conservation and Protection of the Cubango-Okavango Basin in Southern Africa

INSIGHTS

Providing Water for Food Security to Local Communities in Botswana and Zimbabwe

In Botswana, a total of 7094 community members benefited from the community gardening project. The water supply and community gardens that were rehabilitated as part of the project drastically improved their water and food security.

Bold action needed for a water-secure Africa

Bolder action is needed to scale up what works well and address systemic obstacles to water security and universal sanitation. On the African continent, there are many pressure points that need transformative action for a greener, more resilient future.

Water Events

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NILE MISSION FOR THE CIWA TEAM

In Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, CIWA Team is finalizing the @entronbi part of the Nile mission. Great to discuss progress on the important work the Eastern Nile Technical Regional Office (ENTRO) is undertaking on the eastern Nile.

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Partner News

SADC-GMI Embarks on Implementation of the Sustainable Groundwater Management in SADC Member States Phase 2

New Publications

Discover the CIWA's Lake Victoria Learning Notes Series

Overview of the causes of degradation of water quality in Lake Victoria and explored potential engagement areas to improve it