Can groundwater cushion Africa from future shocks, and spark development?

From
International Water Management Institute (IWMI)
Published on
17.07.20
Impact Area
Food security

Groundwater has thus far been a sleeping giant in most of sub-Saharan Africa. However, there are signs the giant is awakening.

View original article

Related news

Cultivating climate-smart rice: How specific cultivars and smarter fertilizing can cut emissions and maintain yield
International Rice Research Institute (IRRI)

19.11.25
- Climate adaptation & mitigation
- Food security
By Bushra Humaira Sadaf A team of researchers from the Bangladesh Rice Research Institute (BRRI), I…
Read more
Australia partners with International Livestock Research Institute to upskill researchers from Africa and Asia
International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)

13.11.25
- Food security
- Poverty reduction, livelihoods & jobs
Australia has joined forces with the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) to support th…
Read more
Next-gen rice lines top check varieties at 7.5 t/ha in ESA
International Rice Research Institute (IRRI)

11.11.25
- Food security
MOROGORO, Tanzania (8 October 2025) — Elite rice lines are outperforming the current popular varie…
Read more