Birhanu Zemadim Birhanu
Deputy Country Representative (IWMI-Ghana) & Senior Researcher - Water and Land Management Expert
Birhanu Zemadim Birhanu is a certified leader through eCornell, an accomplished research scientist, and a leader who can mobilize resources and is a people leader. He brings over 22 years of experience in Eastern & Southern Africa (ESA), Western & Central Africa (WCA), and Asia, with a wealth of expertise in water and land management, farming systems, multifunctional landscapes, sustainable farming systems, climate actions and research for impact studies. Birhanu’s skills in research, people & project management, resource mobilization, team building, knowledge exchange, and mentoring are a testament to his professional qualifications.
Latest news for Birhanu Zemadim Birhanu
Explainer: Alternate Wetting and Drying irrigation technique
A water-saving approach for sustainable rice production ...
Integrated agricultural water management is a game changer in mixed farming systems
In Ghana and Mali, IWMI promotes agricultural water management practices through scaling partnerships and demand-driven research ...
July-August 2024 Research Journal Roundup
Roundup of research, journal and other academic articles from July and August 2024 ...
Citizen scientists
Can communities monitor their own water resources? ...
Latest publications by Birhanu Zemadim Birhanu
Journal Article
Responsible Scaling for Sustainable Intensification: Dimensions of Land Rights and Farmer Realities in Northern Ghana
Elsevier | June 24th, 2026
Report
Comprehensive Guidelines for Capacity Building for Irrigation Managers in Water Management within Modern Irrigation Technologies
International Water Management Institute | June 3rd, 2026
Report
The science of agriculture-driven nature loss (part 1): mapping drivers and impact of agricultural water management
International Water Management Institute; CGIAR Multifunctional Landscapes Program | February 5th, 2026
