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We have arrived at a crucial moment that calls upon us to incorporate smarter water management strategies into our longer-term planning.

A recent study conducted by the International Water Management Institute (IWMI) estimated the economic value of irrigation water for major crops in various agricultural systems of the Nile Basin.

When looking at how to combine traditional development funding with return-oriented private capital, two strategies are gaining more and more traction.

IWMI participated in a record 31 sessions at this year’s virtual event. Here are some of our key takeaways.

Through the FLAIR project in the Lake Tana sub-basin, IWMI is supporting the way data is generated by measuring water diversions at selected schemes.

A recent study by IWMI provides important insights for efforts to expand farmer-led groundwater irrigation (including solar irrigation pumps) in Ethiopia.

Data-driven tools are helping solar irrigation companies target their products and services to the right people, in the right way.

According to estimates, only 6% of Africa’s farmland is irrigated, compared to 35% in Asia. As a result, Africa’s agriculture is largely rainfed and has among the lowest productivity in the world.

The Food Systems Summit Global Dialogue; Water – the Game-changer for Food Systems has concluded with consensus that water has unmatched utility to support the necessary transformation of food systems.

Enhanced data sharing across sectors and countries is vital if we want to achieve food, water and energy security in Southern Africa