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.
BUILDING CLIMATE RESILIENCE
Posted in : Videos on 25 September 2020
CIWA is committed to build resilience in the Niger Basin region, recently marred with floods, to help communities plan better and respond to natural occurrences.
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.
Ethiopia Bisrat: A Water Resources Engineer Story
Posted in : Videos on 11 August 2020
Ethiopia Bisrat, Water Resources Engineer from Ethiopia shares her experience as an ENTRO participant, how it built her capacity and helped define her career path.
Young women take charge of managing Africa’s water resources
Posted in : Blog on 9 August 2020
On International Youth Day 2020, Cooperation in International Waters in Africa (CIWA) celebrates the contribution of young women in the African water sector by helping improve water resources management.
Providing access to groundwater to the Chongwe community: A pilot project in Zambia
Posted in : Blog on 24 July 2020
COVID-19 has set new rules for us – regular handwashing, wearing of masks, and frequent sanitization. All these have become the ‘new normal’ as we embrace physical distancing with the hope of preventing infections and protecting human health.
A new generation of water professionals and leaders: the Eastern Nile Young Professionals Program
Posted in : Videos on 16 July 2020
Participants in the Eastern Nile Technical Regional Office (ENTRO) youth internship programme share their experiences and enthusiasm about how it has helped to shape their future.
Nurturing future water experts for sustainable water resources management in Africa
Posted in : Blog on 16 July 2020
Youth are instrumental in addressing the world’s key issues and play a crucial role in sustainable development efforts. CIWA and the World Bank are building the skills of youth to meet new challenges.
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.
Did you know? The Nile – longest river in the world
Posted in : Videos on 1 July 2020
The Nile is the world’s longest river that runs through 10 countries, and the Nile Basin is home to over 250 million people. CIWA supports the Nile Basin Initiative and the Nile Basin Discourse.