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CIWA AT 10: Ellen Hagerman shares her perpective

Posted in : on 3 February 2022

Gender expert Ellen Hagerman speaks about the Cooperation in International Waters in Africa (CIWA) Program’s focus on gender and inclusion
aspects in its projects. CIWA recognizes the important role African women have as water users and how water-related decisions must be linked to a women’s needs and struggles.

CIWA AT 10: Jennifer Sara shares her perspective

Posted in : on 1 February 2022

Jennifer Sara, Global Director of the World Bank Water Global Practice, shares her perspective on the CIWA Program’s work to support African countries’ transboundary water & groundwater sources.

CIWA launches its 10-year anniversary campaign

Posted in : on 1 February 2022

This three-week campaign celebrates CIWA’s work in Sub-Saharan Africa with the hashtag #CIWAat10

The Cooperation in International Waters in Africa launches its 10-year anniversary social media campaign

Posted in : on 1 February 2022

The three-week campaign aims to take social media audiences on a multimedia journey filled with inspiring video testimonies, postcards, and other content that showcase the breadth and depth of the CIWA Program.

CIWA at 10: An overview of the program

Posted in : on 16 December 2021

Ten years ago, sub-Saharan African countries and development partners came together with the vision of sparking greater cooperation among countries sharing transboundary waters.

What does it take to reduce flood and drought risks and build climate resilience in Eastern Africa?

Posted in : on 21 September 2021

CIWA’s Nile Cooperation for Climate Resilience Project puts in place Nile river basin-wide flood and drought forecasting systems.

On Desertification and Drought Day, Bringing Integrated Drought Risk Management to the Forefront in Southern Africa

Posted in : on 16 June 2021

On Desertification and Drought Day (June 17), we focus on one of climate change’s most subtle and deadly manifestations: droughts.

Improving access to multi-use water resources essential to building resilience

Posted in : on 29 April 2021

Somalia is rebuilding itself after suffering more than two decades of insecurity and humanitarian crises. CIWA supports the Somalia government in resolving water resources matters.

Promoting collaboration for harnessing Lake Chad’s potential

Posted in : on 23 February 2021

CIWA is supporting the Lake Chad Basin Commission’s endeavor to encourage cooperation and talks among the countries sharing the Lake and prioritize actions to mitigate poverty and enhance lives of its inhabitants for bringing peace and stability in the region.

A comprehensive understanding of water resources helps manage and preserve Lake Chad

Posted in : on 23 February 2021

Lake Chad is the fourth largest lake in Africa. This rich, tropical Lake with its related wetlands is shared by Cameroon, Chad, Niger, and Nigeria.

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