Mozambique: Solar-Powered Water Supply System Changes Lives
Posted in : Videos on 26 December 2020
Mozambique faces severe droughts and other effects of climate change. To build climate resilience and help alleviate poverty, CIWA and GEF support the SADC-GMI in providing sustainable water supply in the region.
Sustainable groundwater access can build resilience among Mozambicans
Posted in : Blog on 9 December 2020
If used sustainably, groundwater could provide potable water to the estimated 40% of SADC inhabitants that currently lack access to safe drinking water and sanitation services.
In the Sahel, capitalizing on groundwater expertise is essential
Posted in : Blog on 20 October 2020
Utilizing groundwater is undeniably essential for increasing shared prosperity in the Sahel – especially since surface water is so scarce. But support from science is needed for an effective and sustainable development of this invisible resource.
Woman engineer paves the way for groundwater access in Chongwe District, Zambia
Posted in : Blog on 16 October 2020
Eng. Beatrice Kanyamuna-Pole, Senior Hydrogeologist, in the Department of Water Resource Development, Zambia shares her journey as a woman contributing to the water sector.
About Cooperation in International Waters in Africa
Posted in : Videos on 10 October 2020
Transboundary water resources in Africa are quintessential for the continent’s growth and development. CIWA supports riparian governments in maximizing the potential of those resources through collaboration, addressing cross-cutting issues, and providing technical and analytical know-how. A decade later, CIWA continues its commitment to help drive consensus among stakeholders toward equitable and sustainable access.
Enhancing Niger Basin’s ecosystem through modeling and improved decision making
Posted in : Blog on 13 September 2020
The Niger River – a source of life and hope – can be destructive if not properly managed. The recent floods in Niger and Mali show that it can have damaging consequences, especially on the communities living on the edge of the river.
Unlocking women’s potential in Kenya’s water and sanitation sector
Posted in : Blog on 8 July 2020
In Kenya, women in water utilities face barriers in accessing equal employment opportunities throughout their career trajectory. This is due to entrenched social norms, biased hiring processes and limited training and networking opportunities. Read more.