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Digital tools and open data reshape water management across Africa

IWMI's latest report on Digital Solutions for Africa's Water Management reveals the continent's water sector undergoing a gradual but important transformation, driven by technological innovation.

IRRILINE: Making a good choice of irrigation equipment fit for your purpose

IRRILINE helps Ghanaian farmers make informed decisions on irrigation systems based on their resources and crops.

Editor’s picks: A year in water stories – 2025

In 2025, we shared over 200 stories on all things water, from climate events, global partnerships to AI solutions. Dive in to see which ones made our favorites list!

Editor’s picks: A year in water videos – 2025

From drought-monitoring to ancient river myths, AI tools and citizen science, our 30+ videos captured a year of water in motion. Dive into our favorites from 2025!

How to create lasting impact for refugees and community members

Circular bio-economy solutions offer a sustainable path to empowering displaced communities.

IRRILINE: Irrigation for all

The IRRILINE service offers easily accessible irrigation advice to smallholder farmers in Ghana by phone.

Kenya set to make irrigation a driver of development

IWMI supports Kenya’s public sector to build evidence-driven, inclusive and climate-resilient irrigation systems aligned with the National Irrigation Sector Investment Plan.

What responsible AI must get right in fragile water contexts

Frontline practitioners share lessons on translating climate intelligence into action without widening risk or exclusion in fragile and conflict-affected settings.

How communities in fragile settings shape climate resilience

Their work rarely makes headlines, but in some of the world’s most fragile places, locally led, gender-responsive approaches are quietly transforming access to water.

Amidst food crisis, Nigerian farmers drive irrigation solutions

A multi-stakeholder dialogue platform in Nigeria takes ambitious strides to advance irrigation systems created and managed by farmers.