Cooperation in International Waters in Africa

CIWA supports riparian countries in Sub-Saharan Africa and their path towards sustainable and cooperative 🤝 management of #transboundary water 💧 bodies.

[Cooperation in International Waters in Africa @ciwaprogram]

This #IWD2026, @CIWAprogram is #StandingWithHer.

This article highlights six #WaterSHEroes whose journeys show how investing in women’s skills, jobs, and leadership strengthens livelihoods and resilience across Africa. ♀️🌍💧🤝🏽

#GiveToGain

Read here 👉🏿 https://t.co/xocwlbichD

[Nile Basin Discourse @nilebasin]

Transboundary action is key to climate resilience in #KageraBasin
@nilebasin convened 50+ stakeholders from Burundi, Rwanda & Tanzania in Ngara (29–30 April) to advance in IWRM & climate solutions
Community-driven, nature-based approaches are critical.
#ClimateAction #OneNile

[UN-Water @UN_Water]

Groundwater is essential for people, ecosystems and economies.

A new webinar series, Groundwater Matters, by IAH and the UN-Water Expert Group on Groundwater explores its role in sustainable development and global water management.

Learn more: https://t.co/C8VkNntDP8

[World Bank Africa @WorldBankAfrica]

The cost of climate inaction in #SouthSudan could reach 14% of GDP by midcentury. However, with smart investments by 2050, the country can build resilience, create jobs & shift from crisis to opportunity. See the roadmap: https://t.co/haEmwc3Ejy

[Ethiopia Nile Discourse Forum (EthNDF) @ethnilebasin]

📢 Training Update |Ethiopia Nile Discourse Forum conducted training on Project Idea & Business Plan Development.👥 The training brought together EthNileWomenNetworkmemebers,gender focals, CSOs,media professionals,and government
@nilebasin, @nbiweb , #ethiopia, #nilewomen, #water

[Cooperation in International Waters in Africa @ciwaprogram]

🌍#Africa will add 740 million working-age people in the coming decades.

Whether this becomes a dividend or a drag depends on one thing: productive jobs at scale.

MSMEs will be central to that future.

Learn more in my latest article ⤵️

https://t.co/D2BpReTNUG

[World Bank Water @WorldBankWater]

Through vital cooperation, @CIWAprogram helps safeguard the ecological future of #Africa's transboundary rivers & lakes ensuring biodiversity & vital ecosystem services thrive.

OUR WORK 👉🏿 https://t.co/EHtJYpHRGO

[World Bank Water @WorldBankWater]

Water is key to prosperity, job creation, and quality of life. See what IFC is doing to unlock job creation and private sector opportunities in the water sector in emerging markets:

➡️ https://t.co/F6HayORRpq #IFCWater #WorldWaterDay

[SADC Groundwater Management Institute (SADC-GMI) @sadc_gmi]

Globally, women and girls bear the burden of water collection, limiting their education and economic opportunities. Equitable access to water is vital for community well-being. #WaterEquality #GenderRights #SDG6

[SADC Groundwater Management Institute (SADC-GMI) @sadc_gmi]

World Water Day 2026 is almost here! 🌍 This year, our focus is on 'Water and Gender.' Empowering women & girls in water governance is key to sustainable water management & transformative community development. Join us to learn more! #WorldWaterDay2026 #WaterAndGender

[GWSP @TheGwsp]

📢Launch of Nourish & Flourish : Water Solutions to Feed 10 Billion People on a Livable Planet.

@WorldBankGroup experts will answer your questions live on March 19 as we discuss transforming water in agriculture for food & jobs.

👉 Share your questions: https://t.co/lVqDlg1obH

[Cooperation in International Waters in Africa @ciwaprogram]

Resilience meets purpose: when women like Nyager Guet lead, they don’t just build businesses, they create jobs, strengthen communities, and spark economic growth 📈💡♻️

📖 Read her story: 

👉🏿https://t.co/n31NApJd04 #IWD2026

[SADC Groundwater Management Institute (SADC-GMI) @sadc_gmi]

Big day in Kinshasa, DRC! 💧 ~25 experts validated the Conjunctive Management Strategic Action Plan today. This SADC-GMI initiative integrates surface & groundwater to boost resilience & protect aquifers. A key step for #Kinshasa's water future! #WaterSecurity #DRC #Groundwater

[Nile Basin Discourse @nilebasin]

At NBD, women lead change from Board leadership to women-led National Discourse Forums, the Nile Women Network, and empowering young female professionals through our internship program.
Give women opportunities, so we all gain.
#InternationalWomensDay #GiveToGain
@ciwaprogram

[Nile Basin Discourse @nilebasin]

The NBD with funding from @ciwaprogram @WorldBankGroup engaged communities in Mara basin TZ 🇹🇿 under the NCSCR Project to discuss citizen led data generation and management system development.
Communities will lead citizen Science to inform solutions.
@akvo
#NCSCR #MaraBasin

[Nile Basin Initiative @nbiweb]

#NileCooperation
Have you seen this yet?

A video on how NBI is building its member states' capacity in addressing declining water quality across the Nile Basin compounded by increasing #Pollution.

@ciwaprogram
https://t.co/F7iD71nPeQ

[IGAD Secretariat @IGADsecretariat]

Strengthening Regional Infrastructure Planning in the Nile Basin.

#IGAD has successfully concluded its participation in the AUDA-NEPAD African Infrastructure Database (AID) Task Team Training on the Nile River Basin Investment Program (NRBIP).

The engagement strengthened regional collaboration, enhanced infrastructure data management, and improved visibility of transformative investment projects aimed at advancing climate-resilient socio-economic development across the Nile Basin.

By strengthening digital integration and project coordination, IGAD continues to promote evidence-based planning and sustainable infrastructure development in the region.

🔗 Read more: https://t.co/7tR2AiRVHb

👉 Follow IGAD’s work and stay updated on regional initiatives driving integration, resilience, and sustainable development across our region.

#RisingWithIGAD
#OneRegionOneIGAD

@NEPAD_Agency
@EAC_LVBC
@nbiweb
@NelsapCu

[World Bank Water @WorldBankWater]

Leveraging #technology for better water management, @CIWAprogram's #data initiatives help predict and mitigate water-related challenges across transboundary basins

💧💻📊👉🏿 https://t.co/cniOlrRHPV

#WaterDataRevolution

[NELSAP CU @NelsapCu]

High-Level Engagement in Juba Signals Strong Commitment to Nile Cooperation.
Ahead of #NileDay2026, Ministers from 7 Nile Basin countries convene in Juba for #NELCOM & #NILECOM meetings reinforcing commitment to regional power trade, climate resilience & shared water management.

[Cooperation in International Waters in Africa @ciwaprogram]

🌍 #Africa’s water future depends on better data. Yet, many transboundary water systems suffer from outdated monitoring.

💧The #WaterDataRevolution report shows how data-driven solutions can change that.

Read now @CIWAprogram Report👉🏾 https://t.co/rLZB3t3TEG