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

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

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

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