CIWA at 10: Mariam Sou
Posted in : Videos on 9 February 2022
CIWA Program Task Team Co-Leader Mariam Sou shares her congratulatory words and wishes to CIWA as it marks its 10-Year Anniversary.
A Conversation with Mme Kone Saramatou, Director of Hydrology, Côte d’Ivoire
Posted in : Podcast on 7 February 2022
Kone Saramatou, Director of Hydrology at the Ministry of Hydraulic Works in Côte d’Ivoire, walks us through the Western African country’s experience in being a part of regional cooperative efforts involving transboundary waters management.
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.
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.
Promoting collaboration for harnessing Lake Chad’s potential
Posted in : Videos 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 : Blog 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.
THE CRUCIAL ROLE OF GROUNDWATER IN ZAMBIA
Posted in : Videos on 13 October 2020
Groundwater is an important source of water in Zambia, where long periods of drought increase the demand for water. CIWA is supporting a pilot project to address water shortages in Zambia by providing Chongwe residents with access to sustainably managed groundwater.