Tag: Africa Water Week
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Download now: Groundwater’s Contribution to Water Security in Africa
Edited by Dr Kirsty Upton and Dr Kerstin Danert, this paper has been prepared by researchers within the UPGro (Unlocking the Potential of Groundwater for the Poor) Programme, along with colleagues from the International Association of Hydrogeologists, Africa Groundwater Network, and GRIPP.
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Going underground at the Africa Water Week
by Isaiah Esipisu at the 7th Africa Water Week, Gabon Groundwater is one of the most important sources for drinking water, livestock water and irrigation in Africa, representing 15% of the continent’s renewable water resources, according to the UN Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA). However, its hidden presence under the ground has left it largely…
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UPGro leading the groundwater governance and research debate at Africa Water Week
Africa Water Week is held every two years and this year brings it to Libreville, Gabon: “The Africa Water Week (aww) is convened by the African Ministers Council on Water (AMCOW) in conjunction with the African Union Commission and organized with other development partners. It represents a political commitment at the highest level with over…
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Africa: #AWW6 – Going to Groundwater to Transform African Agriculture
re-posted from: http://allafrica.com/stories/201607200647.html OPINION By Callist Tindimugaya Callist Tindimugaya argues that the water beneath Africans’ feet could transform the continent’s agricultural production, but only if it is managed wisely
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UPGro at Africa Water Week
Next week is Africa Water Week (http://africawaterweek.com/6/) , the event that happens every two years that brings Africa governments together to discuss and share experiences on all aspects of water management and WASH, and provides an interface with the latest innovation and research. If you are attending then please do join RWSN and UPGro partners,…
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