Annual reports
IWMI Annual Report 2024
For the International Water Management Institute’s (IWMI), 2024 was defined by strong scientific research, strategic partnerships, and advances in water security across the Global South. 2024 was a key year for the organization, reflecting on its legacy as it celebrated its 40th anniversary and looking ahead as it launched its new IWMI Strategy 2024–2030.
In 2024 IWMI produced and shared evidence, in the form of research publications and data; contributed to important policy reforms and governance frameworks in countries confronting acute water risks; and pioneered innovations and solutions for water security.
The Institute’s research footprint remained strong in 2024, with 126 journal articles, 184 reports, 19 book chapters and three books published.
IWMI’s activities expanded significantly in 2024 with 34 new projects, bringing its active portfolio to 126 projects. Across transboundary basins, IWMI collaborated in more than ten shared river systems — including the Ganges, Indus, Limpopo, Mekong, Nile, Volta, and Zambezi — supporting integrated management strategies and cooperation among governments and regional authorities.
Financially, 2024 was a strong year for IWMI, with a 23.6% increase in grant income. IWMI worked with 154 partners, reinforcing its strategy of deeper, more equitable collaboration.
With the new strategy as its compass, the organization is positioned to drive global transformation in water management, supporting informed decision-making from grassroots communities to international policy forums.
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