CIWA AT 10: Ellen Hagerman shares her perpective
Posted in : Videos 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 : Videos 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 : Videos 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 : Blog 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 : Videos 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.
Elevating groundwater knowledge, exploration capacity, and resources development in the Sahel region of West Africa
Posted in : Blog on 9 December 2021
In this interview, team leaders François Bertone and Mariam Sou discuss the key components of the Sahel Groundwater Initiative.
THE COOPERATION IN INTERNATIONAL WATERS IN AFRICA PROGRAM RELEASES ITS TENTH ANNUAL REPORT
Posted in : Latest on 1 December 2021
Amid the global pandemic, CIWA’s work to ensure water access to sustain lives, increase peace and prosperity, and improve resilience in Sub-Saharan Africa is more important than ever.
Biodiversity & effective transboundary water cooperation programs
Posted in : Podcast on 26 October 2021
Sarah Moyer, Senior Environmental Specialist, summarizes how the World Bank and CIWA are exploring ways to align transboundary water cooperation efforts with freshwater biodiversity protection.
On the International Day of Rural Women, spotlighting water sector projects that enhance African women’s participation and professional development
Posted in : Blog on 14 October 2021
For the International Day of Rural Women (October 15), we spotlight two technical exchanges that create opportunities for women to meaningfully contribute to improving water quality and advance their careers in the water sector.
How to Measure Success in Transboundary Water Cooperation?
Posted in : Blog on 11 October 2021
The World Bank and CIWA have tried to address this question taking one key area of international cooperation where we have supported our member countries for decades: cooperation over transboundary rivers and aquifers.