Women at the Helm: A Month of Celebration and Reflection
Posted in : Blog on 26 March 2026
March is a month of global observances that shine a spotlight on two of humanity’s most vital resources: women and water. This year, these two themes converged powerfully in an event on March 5, 2026, when the Cooperation in International Waters in Africa (CIWA) and Ethiopia’s Ministry of Water and Energy co-hosted a webinar, “Women Leaders in Transboundary Water Governance: The Experience from Ethiopia.”
Opening Opportunities for Women in Water Jobs: ILCA Nhandamo’s Story
Posted in : Blog on 6 March 2026
Ilca Nhandamo is a Master’s graduate in Engineering and Water Resources Management from Zambezi University in Mozambique. Today, Ilca is applying her skills to advance sustainable groundwater management across Southern Africa.
How to spur male leaders to empower women in water institutions
Posted in : Blog on 3 March 2026
The Male Champions for Women’s Empowerment, supported by the World Bank’s Cooperation in International Waters in Africa (CIWA) program, is a unique initiative that promotes a culture of transformative change, learning, and iterative adjustments to position women in strategic roles across institutions.
Why Male Allyship Still Matters in 2026: Inside CIWA’s Gender Training
Posted in : Blog on 29 January 2026
January 2026: First CIWA Male Champions training of the year, designed and facilitated to enable Male Champions to learn about gender equality concepts and practices and be introduced to the approach and expectations of the initiative.
The Water Data Revolution: Transforming Transboundary Water Management in Africa
Posted in : Blog on 3 June 2025
Quality of monitoring networks to collecting water data has declined, and investment in infrastructure and training has been insufficient. Remote sensing technologies have emerged as powerful tools to address these challenges.
Sharing Waters, Transforming Futures: CIWA’s Action for a Climate-Resilient Africa
Posted in : Blog on 15 May 2025
CIWA supports countries to collect and share their water data, collaborate on technical and institutional capacity building, and prioritize optimized joint investments with regional benefits and shared costs.
Rethinking water security in a water-insecure world
Posted in : Blog on 21 March 2025
True resilience requires more than just emergency response—it demands smarter water systems designed for a world that has changed.
Making Africa’s Water Workplaces Welcoming for Women
Posted in : Blog on 5 March 2025
The World Bank’s Cooperation in International Waters in Africa (CIWA) is more committed than ever to transforming transboundary water resources organizations into more equitable, diverse, and inclusive workplaces.
Empowering Women: CIWA Male Champions Unite in Lesotho
Posted in : Blog on 18 December 2024
First time face-to-face meeting for CIWA Male Champions who shared experiences and strategies to overcome obstacles preventing women’s empowerment.
Going Beyond Water: CIWA Program Unveils 2024 Annual Report
Posted in : Blog on 13 December 2024
The Cooperation in International Waters in Africa (CIWA) Partnership worked diligently and successfully in the 2023-2024 fiscal year to address mounting challenges including climate change, conflict, and instability across Sub-Saharan Africa.