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Mékrou Basin: the three countries sign the cooperation framework

The ministers in charge of water of Benin, Burkina and Niger have signed on 22 December 2015 in Cotonou, Benin the framework agreement of cooperation for the promotion of political dialogue and sustainable development of the Mékrou basin, an affluent of the Niger River shared by the three countries.

The general objective of this Cooperation Framework Agreement is to promote political dialogue and sustainable development  of the three states in order to facilitate good governance  in the planning and the integrated and sustainable management of the natural resources of the Mekrou Transboundary sub-basin, taking into account socio-economic needs, food security, poverty reduction through the preservation, the conservation of ecosystems and the improvement of the living conditions of local communities.

Ms Christine GBEDJI VYAHO, Benin Minister of Water
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GWP at LATINOSAN

GWP Central America is organising a session on Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) as cross-cutting axis of sustainability for the achievement of Sustainable Development Goal 6 (SDG6). The event takes place at the Latin American Sanitation Congress LATINOSAN, which is held 1-3 April in Costa Rica.
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Danube Rainbow Festival 2016

Vocational School Prof. Dr. Asen Zlatarov in Vidin, supported by GWP Bulgaria, RIE Vidin, Municipality of Vidin and Regional information centre organized for a second year the teen festival "Rainbow over the Danube" 2016.

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Why wastewater? Drawing lessons on the Limpopo River Basin WDM practices

In celebrating World Water Day that falls annually on 22nd March, GWPSA joins the rest of the world in reflecting and campaigning on the importance of reducing and reusing wastewater. In the face of growing concerns regarding climate change in the region, the need to meet the ever-increasing demand and efforts towards reaching the SDGs, and promoting innovative approaches to wastewater management and water recovery is imperative. The treatment and reuse of wastewater has become even more critical to contributing to the drive towards the provision of sufficient water for population growth and industrial demands.
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Food Security

Nearly 80% of economies of the countries of Eastern Africa and Greater Horn of Africa are agriculture dependents. Agriculture consumes more water than any other human activity and human survival in this region will continue to need among other requirements sufficient food and water.
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Promoting Effective Water Management Cooperation among Riparian Nations

When it comes to transboundary cooperation, policy evaluations often focus on whether cooperation exists or not, regardless of the output. This paper explores different kinds of cooperation, as well as prerequisites and suggestions for effective cooperation with measurable benefits.This is a Technical Background Paper, written by the GWP Technical Committee, a group of internationally recognised professionals in integrated water resources management.
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China's Water Resources Management Challenge: The 'three red lines'

Today, China is facing a great challenge as water resources begin to constrain the nation’s economic and social development. This paper describes the key water challenges and the steps being taken to address them – the so-called "three red lines", which set limits on water use, efficiency and water pollution. Technical Focus Papers are publications of the GWP Technical Committee that harness and share knowledge generated by GWP Partnerships.