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Ghana is characterized by diverse ecosystems, including tropical rainforests, savannas, and coastal regions. However, it faces significant environmental challenges such as deforestation, land degradation, water scarcity in the north, and the impacts of climate change, which threaten agricultural productivity and the livelihoods of vulnerable communities.

IWMI in Ghana

IWMI has carried out research on water and agriculture in Ghana for over two decades. Research focuses on initiatives that aim to improve agricultural practices, enhance water management, and build climate resilience in the country. IWMI’s work spans various regions in Ghana, particularly those vulnerable to climate change and its associated impacts on agriculture and water resources.

IWMI’s projects in Ghana address critical issues such as the adoption of sustainable irrigation practices, the impacts of climate variability on crop yield, and gendered roles in agricultural production. Additionally, IWMI works on improving waste management practices and exploring innovative technologies like composting and biological waste recycling to support sustainable agriculture. IWMI also engages in policy advocacy, providing valuable insights for decision-makers to strengthen climate resilience and ensure sustainable development.

Country representatives

Kehinde Olufunso Ogunjobi

Country Representative – Ghana & West and Central Africa Subregion

Birhanu Zemadim Birhanu

Deputy Country Representative (IWMI-Ghana) & Senior Researcher – Water and Land Management Expert

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Projects in Ghana

Agroecological transitions for resilient and inclusive agricultural and food systems

AICCRA: Accelerating Impacts of CGIAR Climate Research for Africa

Brown gold in urban Asia and Africa

CGIAR Food Frontiers and Security Program

Latest Ghana news

Workers from the Fortifer plant in Borteyman community in Accra, Ghana, turn compost heaps regularly to ensure good aeration, temperature control, moisture distribution and nutrient retention. Photo: Harmish Applebly/IWMI

Blogs

Nothing is waste, only misplaced resources

Organic waste takes center stage this International Day of Zero Waste, but saving scraps is just the beginning …

March 30, 2026

In the media

Why investing in women is the smartest water decision Africa can make

IWMI’s Kehinde Ogunjobi explores how water insecurity and gender inequality reinforce one another, highlighting that inclusion must go beyond representation …

March 22, 2026

Sintayehu A. Abebe from Ethiopia presents the Lake Tana Monitoring Dashboard during a 2025 DIWASA symposium in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. “Lake Tana Monitoring Dashboard” showed how visualization enhances water-governance decisions in Ethiopia. Photo: IWMI

Blogs

Digital innovations for community impact across Africa

IWMI is helping African researchers transform satellite data into actionable water intelligence, through DIWASA, strengthening local capacity and supporting smarter water decisions …

February 13, 2026