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How a drought-prone village in dryland Marathwada is shaping a spectacular circular future By Dr. Anjali Parasnis, Kavita Sachwani, Ajith Radhakrishnan and KP Bakshi, IAS (Retd.) Aurangabad occupies an important position in the cultural and economic milieu of Maharashtra. A city known for its rich cultural lineage, and architectural and engineering marvels, Aurangabad also boasts […]

By Sayef Tanzeem Qayyum, 2030 WRG Bangladesh Country Coordinator; and Ahmed Shawky, World Bank Senior Water Resources Management Specialist South Asia as published on The Water Blog (view the original post here)     Located in central Bangladesh, the capital city of Dhaka attracts the majority of the area’s rural migrants and has grown to a […]

The world is facing an urban water crisis: 70% of the world’s 20 megacities are already experiencing water scarcity or droughts – disrupting business, exacerbating inequalities, and threatening health. Cities worldwide face the risk of looming “Day-Zero” – the day when water sources run dry. One example is Cape Town, South Africa, which had to […]

By Joy Busolo & Regassa Ensermu Namara The challenge to “build back better” requires that we take stock of what’s working and assess whether such approaches contribute to the future we want. In part one, we explored how farmer-led irrigation development (FLID) – a process in which small- and medium- scale farmers develop irrigation solutions tailored to their needs […]

By Karin Krchnak & Pieter Waalewijn The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is changing how we interact, not just with each other, but also with the planet. The worldwide disruption of the status quo has prompted a ubiquitous question: when this crisis is over, how can we build back better?  The economic fallout has been immense, with dire consequences for poverty and welfare, particularly in developing countries. Conservative estimates suggest that the economic contraction will push 48 million to […]

By Pieter Waalewijn, Karin Krchnak, Ijsbrand Harko de Jong & Svetlana Valieva Every industry, sector, and economy has suffered from the devastating effects of COVID-19. The irrigation and drainage (I&D) sector is no exception, as the pandemic continues to have complex and far-reaching impacts across the water-energy-ecosystem-food nexus. As an enabler of hundreds of millions […]

As 2030 WRG enters an exciting new expansion phase, it is an opportune time to reflect on the experience of setting up multi-stakeholder partnerships (MSPs) in other countries. How did expectations differ from the reality on the ground? What lessons can be taken forward and applied in new engagements? For this article, 2030 WRG sat […]

By Neema Ndikumwami A partner visit turned out to be an important meeting on highlighting women as key stakeholders in water management. It was meant to be a routine partner update visit. I was visiting Nestlé Tanzania’s office in Dar es Salaam to give an update on the progress of the Private Sector working group […]

By Kavita Sachwani* Water – the universal solvent With a strong causal relationship between water security and economic growth already evident, investments in the water sector are key for sustainable development and inclusive growth, leading to the realisation of multiple SDGs, including those on food security, health, and clean energy. Water-related investments address a multitude […]

Strengthening Urban Water Management By Bulgan, General Director, Department of Green Policy and Strategic Planning, MET; and Mr. L. Erdenbulgan, Head of Water Resources Division, MET on behalf of the MSP members The Challenge  Mongolia receives only 378 mm of rainfall annually, which is a mere fraction of a global average of 900 mm. The country also has limited surface water […]