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United States Agency for International Development (USAID)
Africa Food Systems Forum 2024
The theme of this year's forum is 'Innovate, Accelerate and Scale: Delivering food systems transformation in a digital and climate era.'
Water and Food Systems for Resilient Communities
Feed the Future: Water and Food Systems for Resilient Communities Activity in Uganda
Building food system resilience in Nepal
CSISA Phase 2: Building food system resilience to global supply chain and climate shocks in Nepal
Fish for livelihoods (SAIL)
Fish for Livelihoods (Small-scale Aquaculture investments for livelihoods in Burma-SAIL)
Accelerated Innovation Delivery Initiative Zambia
Accelerated Innovation Delivery Initiative - Zambia Component
Improving policy implementation and outcomes in Africa (ReSAKSS)
ReSAKSS Enhancing Capabilities for Better Data and Analytics to Improve Policy Implementation and Outcomes in Africa
Water and energy for food Southern and Central Africa Regional innovation hub
Water and Energy for Food - Southern and Central Africa Regional Innovation Hub
Water and Energy for Food: Regional Innovation Hub MENA
Water & Energy for Food Regional Hub for MENA
Innovation laboratory for small scale irrigation
Innovation Laboratory For Small Scale Irrigation - YR6
Features
IWMI modernizes agricultural practices in Pakistan
Farmers in the Gomal Zam Dam Command Area are learning to adopt climate change-resilient cultivation techniques.
In the media
Pakistan gets cutting-edge technology to monitor water flow in irrigation canals
Indus Telemetry has been installed by IWMI under the USAID-funded Water Management for Enhanced Productivity project.
Indus Telemetry Launch
The Indus Telemetry System will be officially launched in Pakistan revolutionizing water management in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
News
Gil Levine, champion of international collaboration, dies at 96
Levine’s lengthy and impactful career included helping establish what is now the International Water Management Institute.
Features
Wicked water problems: Facing challenges, finding solutions
On World Water Day, IWMI Director General Mark Smith is hopeful about progress for the world’s pressing water challenges.
Blogs
We’re taking the path less traveled: Addressing fragility, conflict and migration in Ethiopia’s Somali Region
Climate-induced displacement is rampant in Ethiopia’s Somali region. As co-lead of CGIAR’s Fragility, Conflict, and Migration Initiative IWMI is working to embed resilience-building solutions in Ethiopian refugee, internally displaced persons, and host communities.
In the media
First book on Pak-Afghan shared waters unveiled in Islamabad
"Afghanistan-Pakistan Shared Waters: State of the Basins" was funded by USAID through the Water Management for Enhanced Productivity program, implemented by IWMI.
In the media
IWMI-led MENAdrought project issues final report
The MENAdrought project is a partnership between IWMI, Nebraska Drought Mitigation Centre, Daugherty Water for Food Global Institute, John Hopkins University, and the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, supported by USAID.
Press releases
IWMI part of global, five-year program to build sustainable food systems
IWMI will implement the Innovation Lab for Irrigation & Mechanization Systems, funded by USAID and led by University of Nebraska.
In the media
Cocoa farmers in Ghana show strong interest in solar-based irrigation, but pump costs are often too high
IWMI research shows that cocoa farmers in Ghana are interested in solar-powered irrigation pumps but face financial barriers. Policy changes and education are needed.
News
Jordan’s Water Vision 2033 takes shape at “A Year of Modernization” forum
Integrated solutions plan aims to strengthen management and governance of the country’s water resources.
In the media
Speakers stress need to raise awareness about climate change
The seminar, organized by IWMI, stresses climate change awareness, its impact on agriculture, and the need for adaptation, urging informed action.
In the media
Seeds of Change: Navigating climate-induced challenges in farming and everyday life
The seminar, organized by IWMI, looked at how climate change threatens Pakistan's agriculture-dependent economy, requiring adaptive measures like flood protection, drought-resistant crops, and public awareness.
In the media
Indus to become ‘a seasonal river’ by 2050 if glaciers continue melting
At an event co-hosted by IWMI and USAID, experts warn that rapid melting of glaciers in Pakistan's north could turn the Indus River seasonal, endangering 240 million lives.
Blogs
Conference lays out shared vision of strategies and investments needed to catalyze farmer-led irrigation development in Africa
Affordable finance, digital tools and innovation bundles are among the enablers that can help meet Africa’s irrigation potential of 60 million hectares in the next five years.
Blogs
Planning for drought in MENA
As part of its MENAdrought project, IWMI is working with the governments of Jordan, Lebanon and Morocco to develop drought action plans.
Blogs
Turning the tide on drought in Jordan, Lebanon and Morocco
If we don’t take pre-emptive action to turn the tide on drought preparedness, we are very likely to see devastating impacts on food and water security for millions of people.
Blogs
How water-smart agricultural solutions can help us stall desertification and thrive in the face of future droughts
Mitigating desertification and drought impacts, with water-smart solutions and digital innovations.
Blogs
Tunisia joins Morocco, Lebanon, and Jordan in using state-of-the-art drought management technology
With the first-ever Middle East and North Africa Climate Week just concluded, learn how improved drought preparedness is helping strengthen the region’s resilience to climate change.
Blogs
How groundwater can help us build a more water-secure world
By putting groundwater at the heart of our work, IWMI researchers are paving the way for further climate adaptation and resilience.
Blogs
MENADrought, collaboration, and lessons learned on Jordan’s path to drought resilience
The Government of Jordan is strengthening its drought resilience with the support of the USAID-funded IWMI-led MENADrought project.