Digital data can improve transboundary water management and cooperation
Posted in : Videos on 7 April 2022
Noosha Tayebi, Water Resources Management Specialist at the World Bank and the Cooperation in International Waters in Africa (CIWA), discusses some of the data challenges in Africa and the role of digital data for improved transboundary water management and cooperation at the 9th Water Forum in Dakar, Senegal, in March 2022.
IWD2022: Mariam Sou gives us an overview of the Sahel Groundwater initiative
Posted in : Latest on 8 March 2022
Meet CIWA’s Water Resources Specialist Mariam Sou. She provides an overview of the Sahel Groundwater Initiative and how it aims to tackle gender inequalities in ground water access and use
IWD2022: Ellen Hagerman gives us an overview of CIWA’s engagements towards GESI
Posted in : Latest on 8 March 2022
In advancing more elevated professional roles for women in the transboundary water field today, senior gender specialist Ellen Hagerman points to the importance of positioning women as leaders.
Nouakchott Table Ronde: Meet Seynabou Cisse Faye (In French)
Posted in : Videos on 4 March 2022
On the discussion about offering a joint master’s degree in groundwater in the Sahel, Dr. Seynabou Cisse Faye of Cheikh-Anta-Diop University in Dakar says, “I sincerely hope that this can happen.”
Nouakchott Table Ronde: Meet Valérie Plagnes (in French)
Posted in : Videos on 4 March 2022
Valérie Plagnes of the Sorbonne-University of Paris says, “African women still face difficulties in landing employment and research opportunities within the water field. But now with this affirmative action in development, this will help them.”
CIWA AT 10: Watch our birthday video
Posted in : Videos on 14 February 2022
It’s CIWA Program’s birthday! CIWA’s managers, country partners, development partners, and team members shared their views on the program.
CIWA at 10: James Sauramba
Posted in : Videos on 11 February 2022
The Southern Africa Development Committee-Groundwater Management Institute’s (SADC-GMI’s) Executive Director James Sauramba recognizes the CIWA Program’s generous support that helped establish the Institute and the dynamic Institute it is today.
CIWA AT 10: Dr. Hellen Natu
Posted in : Videos on 11 February 2022
The Nile Basin Discourse’s Regional Manager Dr Hellen Natu points out the importance of enhancing capacity building to achieve optimum results in transboundary water resources management.
CIWA at 10: Ai-Ju Huang
Posted in : Videos on 11 February 2022
CIWA Program Deputy Manager Ai-Ju Huang takes a moment to express her gratitude for CIWA’s partners and her good wishes for CIWA’s upcoming years.
CIWA at 10: Mariam Sou
Posted in : Videos on 9 February 2022
CIWA Program Task Team Co-Leader Mariam Sou shares her congratulatory words and wishes to CIWA as it marks its 10-Year Anniversary.