CIWA 2.0: Advancing Cooperation on Transboundary Water Management in Africa

Summary

This document presents the strategic vision for the next phase of the Cooperation in International Waters in Africa (CIWA) program, building on over a decade of impact in transboundary water management across Sub-Saharan Africa. CIWA 2.0 outlines six key shifts in strategy—from diversified, regionally optimized investments to elevating the role of communities in peacebuilding and water security—that aim to address emerging challenges, strengthen resilience, and advance sustainable development in Africa’s shared river basins. Designed for governments, development partners, and civil society organizations, this publication reflects CIWA’s renewed commitment to equitable and cooperative water stewardship across the continent.