Improving governance of water and energy requires a better understanding of how these resources are accessed and used by rural women and men For Muzna Alvi, a research fellow with the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI)’s Delhi office, it’s evident that women’s empowerment leads to better outcomes for households, including better nutritional outcomes and better choices for girls. This
Lahore, 29th August 2022 The International Water Management Institute (IWMI) is supporting the Government of Pakistan for flood damage assessment and aiding recovery efforts, following the extreme flooding events across the country. Dr. Mohsin Hafeez, Pakistan Country Representative for the IWMI, said, “All four of Pakistan’s provinces have been severely hit by the riverine […] The post IWMI supporting the
The hilly region of Nepal faces low productivity issues in the mixed farming system due to its’ challenged agro eco-system. The post Supporting Nepal’s hill farmers to enhance their livelihoods through mixed farming first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI).
CGIAR Research Center, the International Water Management Institute (IWMI) is pleased to announce that its Board of Governors has extended Dr. Mark Smith’s appointment as Director General, until August 2025. The post Dr. Mark Smith to continue as Director General of IWMI first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI).
Solutions have helped to strengthen demand and supply linkages along irrigated agricultural value chains, increasing farmers’ access to solar irrigation technologies and services, and ultimately boosting yields. The post How irrigation scaling partnerships are boosting farmers’ resilience and livelihoods first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI).
Social justice and equity must drive a sustainable approach. Women and disadvantaged groups need equal growth opportunities to become the next generation of Water, Energy, Food, and Ecosystems Leaders. The post Women’s leadership in the Water, Energy, Food and Ecosystem (WEFE) Nexus in Nepal first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI).
IWMI researcher Tafadzwanashe Mabhaudhi’s collaborative, integrative approach to research yields studies that reveal and address the complex interconnections between water and all aspects of life. The post Transforming water research through integrated approaches first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI).
Evidence-based irrigation scaling strategies co-developed by IWMI aim to accelerate innovation in agricultural value chains. The post Cultivating innovation in Africa’s food systems first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI).