City Drought Risk Management Toolkit
Posted in : on 31 July 2023
The Urban Drought Risk Management Toolkit provides a conceptual framework, guidelines, methodologies, tools, and data sources to assist teams in improving urban drought management and disaster resilience in SADC region.
Water Production, Use, and Governance in the Pafuri Sengwe node of the Greater Limpopo Transfrontier Conservation Area
Posted in : on 31 July 2023
The assessment provides important insights into the water situation in the Pafuri-Sengwe area and highlights the need for integrated conservation and development, as well as improved water management practices.
Technical Note on Homestead Farm-ponds for Micro-scale Irrigation in the Eastern Cape of South Africa – SADRI
Posted in : on 31 July 2023
This technical note provides information on the design, construction, and operation of homestead farm-ponds for micro-scale irrigation in the Eastern Cape of South Africa. The note discusses the benefits of the homestead farm-pond irrigation system for smallholder farmers, particularly women, and provides recommendations for the government of South Africa on how to promote the system.
Review of Strategic Food Reserves Policies for Improving Resilience to Drought – SADRI
Posted in : on 31 July 2023
The focus on strategic food reserves has increased due to the COVID19 pandemic, but the modernization of the management of such reserves is critical to achieving the development objectives. This activity will follow the regional policy recommendations emanating from the recent work on agriculture risk finance and conduct deep-dive policy analysis on food reserves and drought resilience in at least 1 SADC country (Zambia, or Zimbabwe).
CIWA Learning Note: Catalyzing Farmer-Led Irrigation Development in the Sahel from Shallow Groundwater
Posted in : on 5 June 2023
The key findings from the work on shallow groundwater for FLID in the Sahel are outlined in Learning Note #3 of the Sahel Groundwater Learning Note series.
CIWA Learning Note: Uncovering the socio-economic potential of groundwater-dependent ecosystems in the Sahel
Posted in : on 4 April 2023
In the Sahel region, where water resources are mostly underground, groundwater-dependent ecosystems (GDEs) are important lifelines for communities, around which a multitude of social interactions and economic activities develop. Read our new Learning Note.
CIWA Learning Note: Harnessing the Potential of Groundwater to Enhance Pastoral Productivity in the Sahel
Posted in : on 3 April 2023
Read our new CIWA Learning Note on how Groundwater coud contribute to sustain pastoral livelihoods and provide multiple benefits in the Sahel region.
Summary: Applying a Social Inclusion Lens to the Transboundary Water Context Cooperation in International Waters in Africa Tool
Posted in : on 28 February 2023
CIWA has developed a tool kit specifically targeted to social development and related experts working to provide technical expertise on the development and implementation of CIWA programming at the institutional and project level. Here is its summary.
CIWA Social Inclusion Tool Kit
Posted in : on 28 February 2023
The Cooperation in International Waters in Africa (CIWA) has developed a tool kit specifically targeted to social development and related experts working to provide technical expertise on the development and implementation of CIWA programming at the institutional and project level.
CIWA Learning Note: Applying a Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Lens to the Transboundary Water Context
Posted in : on 28 February 2023
This Learning Note highlights key lessons and best practices related to the integration of a social inclusion perspective into CIWA’s work. The Learning Note draws upon CIWA’s own approach and experience undertaking GESI analysis by documenting specific steps that were taken at the project development phase of transboundary water projects.