This book covers the whole Nile Basin and is based on the results of three major research projects supported by the Challenge Program on Water and Food (CPWF). It provides unique and up-to-date insights on agriculture, water resources, governance, poverty, productivity, upstream–downstream linkages, innovations, future plans and their implications. Specifically, the book elaborates the history, and the major current and future challenges and opportunities, of the Nile River Basin.
Search results
Showing items 1 through 9 of 39.-
Library ResourceJanuary, 2012Sub-Saharan Africa
-
Library ResourceJanuary, 2012Sub-Saharan Africa
Southern Africa Development Communality (SADC) through its Regional Indicative Strategic Development Plan (RISDP) has set up an ambitious goal to double irrigation by 2015, which it sees as important component to sustain regional development and ensure food security. While the target timeline is questionable with year 2015 fast approaching, the goal to increase irrigated areas to 7% is certainly valid and has significant implications for regional food security and livelihood of rural population.
-
Library ResourceJanuary, 2012
Despite the production of more food and extraction of more water globally, wetlands continue to decline and public health and living standards for many do not improve. Why is this – and what needs to change to improve the situation? If we manage wetlands better, can we improve the health and well-being of people? Indeed, why is this important? This report seeks to address these questions.
Originally Published In: Ramsar Technical Report No. 6. Geneva, Switzerland: WHO; Gland, Switzerland: Ramsar Convention Secretariat
-
Library ResourcePolicy Papers & BriefsJune, 2011Ethiopia, Africa, Eastern Africa
-
Library ResourceMay, 2011Ethiopia
-
Library ResourcePolicy Papers & BriefsMay, 2011Ethiopia, Eastern Africa, Africa
-
Library ResourceSeptember, 2011Ethiopia, Africa, Eastern Africa
-
Library ResourceReports & ResearchDecember, 2011Ghana, Western Africa
In Sub-Saharan Africa, there is paucity of information on the potential of groundwater resources. The limited available information paints a pessimistic view about groundwater resources. Due to its perceived inadequate availability, groundwater associated with domestic use and the potential for using it for agriculture are not well reflected in the national irrigation polices. Contrary to official pessimism, farmers do use groundwater for agriculture in many countries of Sub-Saharan Africa including Ghana.
-
Library ResourceOctober, 2011Ethiopia, Africa, Eastern Africa
-
Library ResourceReports & ResearchDecember, 2011India, Southern Asia
Land Library Search
Through our robust search engine, you can search for any item of the over 64,800 highly curated resources in the Land Library.
If you would like to find an overview of what is possible, feel free to peruse the Search Guide.