Last update 28 July 2014
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- UPGro Coordinator: Dr Kirsty Upton, British Geological Survey
- UPGro Programme Coordination Chair: Dr Kerstin Danert, Ask for Water GmbH
- UPGro Programme Executive Board Chair: Prof. Declan Conway, Grantham Institute on Climate Change & Environment, LSE
- Consortium Principle Investigators
- BRAVE: Prof. Rosalind Cornforth (University of Reading)
- Gro for GooD: Prof. Rob Hope (University of Reading)
- GroFutures: Prof. Richard Taylor (University College London)
- Hidden Crisis: Prof. Alan MacDonald (NERC British Geological Survey)
- T-GroUP: Prof. Jan Willem Foppen (IHE Delft)
- UPGro Knowledge Broker Team (2014-2020): Sean Furey, Dr Kerstin Danert, Prof. Richard Carter, Dr Andrew Bullock, Isaiah Esipisu, Martin Laeng, Violeta Zivanovich, Bertha Camacho, Prof. Stephen Foster, Meleesa Naughton
- UPGro Ambassadors: Dr Callist Tindimugaya, Prof. Moustapha Diene, Dr. Muna Mirghani, Ms Coletha U. Ruhamya MSc,
UPGro is proud to support GRIPP and the Global Groundwater Statement

UPGro researchers and project collaborators (Catalyst + Consortium Phase):
Name | Organisation (during UPGro grant) |
Dr Mahamadou KOÏTA | 2iE |
Yahaya Nazoumou | Abdou Moumouni University of Niamey |
Ouassa Tiekoura | Abdou Moumouni University of Niamey |
Chaibou Ibrahim Argi | Abdou Moumouni University of Niamey |
Boukari Elhadj Issoufou Ousman | Abdou Moumouni University of Niamey |
Abdou Mahaman Rabilou | Abdou Moumouni University of Niamey |
Lieselotte Tolk | Acacia Water |
Arjen Oord | Acacia Water |
Yohannes Aberra | Addis Ababa University |
Yehualaeshet Tadesse | Addis Ababa University |
Tenalem Ayenew | Addis Ababa University |
Seifu Kebede | Addis Ababa University |
Dessie Nedaw | Addis Ababa University |
Behailu Berhanu | Addis Ababa University |
Aregahegn Girma | Addis Ababa University |
Shaaban Mgana | Ardhi University |
Nyamboge Chacha | Ardhi University |
Dr George Lutterodt | Central University College |
Daniel Read, | Centre for Ecology & Hydrology |
Sarah Ogalleh | Centre for Training and Integrated Research in Arid & Semi-Arid Lands Development |
Dr Nebo Jovanovic | Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) |
Giorgia Silvestri | DRIFT Rotterdam |
Dr Roel van Raak | DRIFT Rotterdam |
Peter Cook | Flinders University |
Eddie Banks | Flinders University |
Dr Demis Alamirew | Geological Survey of Ethiopia |
Kofi Asare | Ghana Space Science Technology Institute |
Nana Kofi | Gmet |
Dr Michelle Kooy | IHE Delft |
Dr Jack van de Vossenberg | IHE Delft |
Dr Jan Willem Foppen | IHE Delft |
Yvonne Hoitink | IHE Delft |
Shani Haruna | Institute for Environement and Sanitation studies – University of Ghana |
Lyla Mehta | Institute of Development Studies |
John Thompson | Institute of Development Studies |
Jeremy Marc Allouche | Institute of Development Studies |
Imogen Bellwood-Howard | Institute of Development Studies |
Charlie Dobson | Institute of Development Studies |
Jean-Michel Vouillamoz | Institute of Research for Development |
Guillaume Favreau | Institute of Research for Development |
Daniela Benedicto van Dalen | International Groundwater Resources Assessment Centre |
Narcisse Gahi | International Water and sanitation Centre – Burkina Faso |
Kiran Chandrasekharan | International Water Management Institute |
Karen Villholth | International Water Management Institute |
Girma Ebrahim | International Water Management Institute |
Gebrehaweria Gebregziabher | International Water Management Institute |
Dr Lorna G. Okotto, | Jaramogi Oginga University of Science and Technology (JOOUST) |
Wendso Awa Agathe Ouédraogo | Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) |
Prof John Gathenya | Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) |
Prof Bancy Mati | Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) |
Prof. Joy Obando | Kenyatta University |
Mary Makokha | Kenyatta University |
Dr Sampson Oduro-Kwarteng | Kwame Nkrumah Uni of Science & Tech |
Cristina Talens | Lorna Young Foundation |
Prof. Lennart Olsson | Lund University |
Dr Maryam Nastar | Lund University |
Prof. Frank Kansiime | Makerere University |
Michael Owor | Makerere University |
Joseph Okullo | Makerere University |
Joel Kinobe | Makerere University |
Felece Katusiime | Makerere University |
Dr Robinah Kulabako | Makerere University |
Dr Philip Nyenje | Makerere University |
Prof.Kifle Woldearegay | Mekelle University |
Martes Agujetas Peréz | MetaMeta Research |
Frank van Steenbergen | MetaMeta Research |
Asefa Kumssa Afeta | MetaMeta Research |
Hezron Philipo | Ministry of Water and Irrigation / sokoine University of Agriculture |
Francis Andorful | National Youth Employment Program |
Dr Revocatus Machunda | Nelson Mandela African Institute NMAIST |
Dr Hans Charles Komakech | Nelson Mandela African Institute NMAIST |
Nicholas Robins | NERC British Geological Survey |
Marianne Stuart | NERC British Geological Survey |
Lorraine Field | NERC British Geological Survey |
Jennifer Bearcock | NERC British Geological Survey |
Dr Pauline Smedley | NERC British Geological Survey |
Dr Dan Lapworth | NERC British Geological Survey |
Brighid O’Dochartaigh | NERC British Geological Survey |
Prof. Alan MacDonald | NERC British Geological Survey |
Paul Wilson | NERC British Geological Survey |
Mr Matt Ascott | NERC British Geological Survey |
Jonathan Duncan Mackay | NERC British Geological Survey |
James Sorensen | NERC British Geological Survey |
Jade Ward | NERC British Geological Survey |
Helen Bonsor | NERC British Geological Survey |
Donald John MacAllister | NERC British Geological Survey |
David Macdonald | NERC British Geological Survey |
Dan Lapworth | NERC British Geological Survey |
Christopher Jackson | NERC British Geological Survey |
Alan MacDonald | NERC British Geological Survey |
Dr Sharon Velasquez-Orta | Newcastle University |
Dr Liz Oughton, | Newcastle University |
Dr Jaime Amezaga, | Newcastle University |
Dr Geoff Parkin, | Newcastle University |
Claire Furlong | Newcastle University |
Honorata Blass Mselle | NM-AIST |
Miriam Denis Le Sieve | ODI |
Motuma Tolosa | Oromia Irrigation Development Authority |
Roger Calow | Overseas Development Institute ODI |
Florence Pichon | Overseas Development Institute ODI |
Eva Ludi | Overseas Development Institute ODI |
Lucas Kapama Godwin | Pangani Basin Water Board |
Halimu Shauri, | Pwani University |
Dr Rachel Cassidy | Queen’s University Belfast |
Dr Jean-Christophe Comte | Queen’s University Belfast |
Prof. Richard Carter | Richard Carter Associates Ltd |
Willy Sasaka | Rural Focus Ltd. (RFL) |
Suleiman Mwakurya | Rural Focus Ltd. (RFL) |
Sidney Mwapahe | Rural Focus Ltd. (RFL) |
Mike Lane | Rural Focus Ltd. (RFL) |
Michael Thomas | Rural Focus Ltd. (RFL) |
Fauzia Mumbua Swaleh | Rural Focus Ltd. (RFL) |
Calvince Wara | Rural Focus Ltd. (RFL) |
Hamidou Barry | SNAPE |
Johnson Gudaga | Sokoine University of Agriculture |
Japhet Kashaigili | Sokoine University of Agriculture |
Ibrahimu Mjemah | Sokoine University of Agriculture |
Doris Greyson Gama | Sokoine University of Agriculture |
Devotha Mosha | Sokoine University of Agriculture |
Prof. Andrew Tarimo | Sokoine University of Agriculture |
Dr Jenny Grönwall | Stockholm International Water Institute |
Francis Ediau, | TEDDO |
David Etama | TEDDO |
Daniel Emadu, | TEDDO |
Andrew Alemu, | TEDDO |
Boniface Kiteme, | Training and Research Support Centre |
Jennifer Isoke | Uganda Christian University |
Prof Jesus Carrera | Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC) |
Prof Emilio Custodio | Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC) |
Núria Ferrer Ramos | Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC) |
Dr Xavier, Sanchez-Vila | Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC) |
Dr Daniel Fernàndez-Garcia | Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC) |
Dr Albert Folch | Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC) |
Assoumane Abdoussalami Maiguizo | Université Abdou Moumouni de Niamey |
Valerie Kotchoni | Universite Abomey-Calavi, Benin |
Fabrice Lawson | Universite Abomey-Calavi, Benin |
Kassim Ibrahim | Université des Comores |
Ibrahim Mohamed, | Université des Comores |
Hamidou Soule | Université des Comores |
Souleye Wade | University Cheick Anta Diop |
Souleye Wade | University Cheick Anta Diop |
Simon Damkjaer | University College London |
Richard Taylor | University College London |
Mohammad Shamsudduha | University College London |
Dr Willy Burgess | University College London |
Dr Katherine Homewood | University College London |
David Seddon | University College London |
Lissie Liddie | University of Cambridge |
Dr Richard Fenner | University of Cambridge |
Simon Melchioly | University of Dar es Salaam |
Isaac Marobhe, | University of Dar es Salaam |
Prof Moshood Tijani, | University of Ibadan |
Ibrahim Goni | University of Maiduguri |
Dr Ibrahim Goni, | University of Maiduguri |
Abba Gana Shettima | University of Maiduguri |
Theresa Mkandawire | University of Malawi |
Patrick Makuluni | University of Malawi |
Prince Mleta | University of Malawi |
Kondwani Farai Chikadza | University of Malawi |
Gloria Gwengweya | University of Malawi |
Dyson Moses | University of Malawi |
Dr Geoffrey Chavula | University of Malawi |
Dr Geoffrey Chavula | University of Malawi |
Dr Evance Mwathunga | University of Malawi |
Chikondi Shaba | University of Malawi |
Maman Sani Abdou Babaye | University of Maradi |
Letizia Fumagalli | University of Milano Biococca |
Gayane Faye | University of Milano Biococca |
Francesco Fava | University of Milano Biococca |
Dr Fabio Fussi | University of Milano Biococca |
Prof Daniel Olago | University of Nairobi |
Julius Odida | University of Nairobi |
Benjamin Ngatcha | University of Ngaoundere |
Wennegouda Jean Pierre SANDWIDI | University of Ouagadougou |
Susanna Goodall | University of Oxford |
Saskia Nowicki | University of Oxford |
Pulkit Sharma | University of Oxford |
Prof David Bradley | University of Oxford |
Patrick Thomson | University of Oxford |
Nancy Gladstone | University of Oxford |
Mike Edmunds | University of Oxford |
Johanna Koehler | University of Oxford |
Jacob Katuva | University of Oxford |
Heloise G. Marais | University of Oxford |
Farah Colchester | University of Oxford |
Dr Rob Hope | University of Oxford |
Dr Katrina Charles | University of Oxford |
Dr David Clifton | University of Oxford |
Dr Caitlin McElroy | University of Oxford |
Dr Achut Manandhar | University of Oxford |
MacKenzie Dove | University of Reading |
Henny Osbahr | University of Reading |
Grace Labeodon | University of Reading |
Galine Yanon | University of Reading |
Emily Black | University of Reading |
Dr Rosalind Cornforth | University of Reading |
Anne Verhoef | University of Reading |
Jacob Myers | University of Reading |
Heather Plumpton | University of Reading |
Elena Tarnavsky | University of Reading |
Olivier Banton, | University of Reunion Island/University of Avignon |
Jean-Lambert Join | University of Reunion Island/University of Avignon |
Prof. Frances Cleaver | University of Sheffield |
Naomi Oates | University of Sheffield |
Luke Whaley | University of Sheffield |
Dr James Wright | University of Southampton |
Stephen Pedley | University of Surrey |
Martin Todd | University of Sussex |
Dr Tamiru Abiye | University of Witwatersrand |
Daniel Nkhuwa | University of Zambia |
Daina Mdimbu, | University of Zimbabwe |
Joseph Okotto-Okotto | Victoria Institute for Research on Environment and Development International (VIRED) |
Dr William Agyekum | Water Research Institute (CSIR) |
Dr Emmanuel Obuobie, | Water Research Institute (CSIR) |
Dr Collins Okrah | Water Research Institute (CSIR) |
Zinash Kefale | WaterAid Ethiopia |
Tsegureda Abraham | WaterAid Ethiopia |
Misganu Enkossa | WaterAid Ethiopia |
Gossa Wolde | WaterAid Ethiopia |
Bethlehem Mengistu | WaterAid Ethiopia |
Sella Jumbo | WaterAid Malawi |
Lughano Mogha | WaterAid Malawi |
Lawrence Kamzati | WaterAid Malawi |
Philips Okot | WaterAid Uganda |
Patrick Mecak | WaterAid Uganda |
Jacinta Nekesa | WaterAid Uganda |
Grace Alupo | WaterAid Uganda |
Gloria Berochan | WaterAid Uganda |
Vincent Casey | WaterAid UK |
Hannah Crichton-Smith | WaterAid UK |
Moses Opua | WEDA |
Maimbo Malesu, | World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF) |
Jan der Leeuw, | World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF) |
Dr Eike Luedeling | World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF) |
Alex Oduor, | World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF) |
Sembeyawo Banda | |
Assefa Eyassu |
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