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AfDB: Africa Needs Billions of Dollars in Water Investment
27 Jun 2011 - 14:41 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
LISBON, Portugal — Chronic underinvestment in Africa’s water sector undercuts efforts to improve livelihoods and meet international poverty-reduction efforts, according to the African Development Bank (AfDB).
Cape Town Laying Groundwork for Water Master Plan
27 Jun 2011 - 14:28 by Local Press Report
CAPE TOWN (Cape Business News (South Africa)) — The city of Cape Town is laying the groundwork for a master plan to identify alternative water supply sources, according to Phil Mashoko, the city’s director for Water and Sanitation.
Muscat to Be Headquarters of Arab Water Network
27 Jun 2011 - 14:32 by Local Press Report
MUSCAT (Oman Daily Observer) — Muscat will be the headquarters of the Secretariat General of the Arab Network for the Management of Water Resources in Arid and Semi-Arid Areas.
Commitment From Local, National Political Entities Key for WASH Projects
20 Jun 2011 - 14:53 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
washington, dc, united states — In order for a water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) project to be successful and sustainable in developing countries, the project’s funder must receive commitment from the local and nationa
Water Availability for Agriculture Affected by Climate Change: FAO
20 Jun 2011 - 14:34 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
ROME, Italy — Water availability will be a “critical factor” in determining how climate change will affect agriculture, according to a new United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) report.
India to Spend $180 Million USD on Dar es Salaam Water Projects
13 Jun 2011 - 23:22 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania — India has pledged $180 million USD in the form of a new line of credit to Tanzania for water supply projects in the city of Dar es Salaam.
Watershed Restoration Attracts Private Investments in Africa
6 Jun 2011 - 14:59 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
nairoBi, Kenya — Restoration of degraded freshwater ecosystems has emerged as an attractive venture for the business sector, according to experts who met at the Nairobi-based World Agroforestry Center (ICRAF) for
Environmentalists Decry Comments on Frackings Effects
6 Jun 2011 - 13:35 by Local Press Report
CAPE TOWN (News24 (South Africa)) — Environmental organisations are critical of remarks by Professor Phillip Lloyd of the Cape Peninsula University of Technology suggesting that hydraulic fracturing as part of oil and gas exploration
Three European Banks to Provide $272.8 Million USD for Mooi-Mgeni Water Supply Project
23 May 2011 - 13:06 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
South Africa, PIETERMARITZBURG — Three major European lending banks have entered an agreement with the Development Bank of Southern Africa to provide $272.8 million USD in financing to the Trans-Caledon Tunnel Authority for the
Researchers Use High- and Low-Tech Solutions in Water Sustainability Plans for Africa
23 May 2011 - 13:02 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
united states, LINCOLN, NE — Because of its long history of food and water fragility, public and private donors see Africa as a priority.
Water, Agriculture Need to Build Capacity to Feed 9 Billion
10 May 2011 - 11:01 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
united states, LINCOLN, Nebraska — Both water and agricultural practice experts need to carefully and intelligently build capacity and markets for developing countries to achieve food and water sustainability, according to experts
Water, Agriculture Need to Build Capacity to Feed 9 Billion
9 May 2011 - 18:27 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
united states, LINCOLN, Nebraska — Both water and agricultural practice experts need to carefully and intelligently build capacity and markets for developing countries to achieve food and water sustainability, according to experts
Drinking Water Shortages Could Affect Urban Residents in Côte d’Ivoire
2 May 2011 - 14:52 by Local Press Report
MAN (IRIN) — Urban residents in Côte d’Ivoire could be affected by drinking water shortages in the near future, as post-election violence has interrupted the supply of water treatment chemicals.
Sanctions Hit Iran’s Hydroelectric Dams Plan
18 Apr 2011 - 14:49 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
TEHRAN, Iran — Iran, thumbing its nose at U.S.-led economic sanctions, is to build the world’s tallest dam in the western province of Lorestan, with Chinese funding and expertise.
Land Grabs Threaten Freshwater Resources in Africa
18 Apr 2011 - 14:45 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
LONDON, United Kingdom — Acquisition of fertile land in Africa by rich countries and multi-national corporations, if unchecked, threatens the survival of fragile ecosystems including forests, watersheds and indigenous bi
UN Official Urges More Help for Water, Sanitation in Poorest Nations
18 Apr 2011 - 14:42 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
BRUSSELS, Belgium — Leaders of the world’s poorest countries will gather in Istanbul in early May to call for additional aid and stronger economic ties with developed states to help ease their nations out of poverty
250 Communities Lack Access to Clean Water
5 Apr 2011 - 10:38 by Local Press Report
MANILA (ABS CBN News (Philippines)) — Although the country has abundant water resources, 250 out of 1,600 communities in the Philippines still lack access to clean water.
Water Investment Key in Post-Conflict Recovery in DRC
4 Apr 2011 - 15:35 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
KINSHASA, Democratic Republic of Congo — There is a need to scale up investment in holistic water resources management and sanitation services to accelerate reconstruction and healing in post-conflict Democratic Republic of Congo, accor
The Egyptian Contracting Company Bids for 2 Desal Projects in the UAE
4 Apr 2011 - 15:22 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
CAIRO, Egypt — The Egyptian Contracting Company (Mokhtar Ibrahim) has offered bids for two desalination plant projects in the United Arab Emirates, according to company chairman Ali Abu Halawa.
New Program to Boost Wastewater Treatment in East Africa
4 Apr 2011 - 15:12 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
nairoBi, Kenya — Six East African countries are looking to improve industrial water recycling with the launch of a new wastewater treatment program.
H2O Innovation Wins Contracts in Russia
30 Mar 2011 - 09:14 by Local Press Report
QUEBEC CITY (St. John’s Telegram (Canada)) — H2O Innovation Inc. won $78 million USD in new contracts in Russia, Northern Africa and North America.
U.S. Government, World Bank Sign MoU on Cooperation for World Water Day
24 Mar 2011 - 15:11 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
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International Women’s Day Marked With Calls for WASH Access
22 Mar 2011 - 19:47 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
washington, dc, united states — Throughout the world, women and girls are disproportionately affected by the lack of access to clean water and sanitation services, as a number of groups noted in events to mark the 100th Interna
International Women’s Day Marked With Calls for WASH Access
22 Mar 2011 - 17:06 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
washington, dc, united states — Throughout the world, women and girls are disproportionately affected by the lack of access to clean water and sanitation services, as a number of groups noted in events to mark the 100th Interna
Rapid Urbanization Hinders Africa’s Water and Sanitation Goals, Says UN
22 Mar 2011 - 16:51 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
nairoBi, Kenya — Mass migration to cities in Africa is putting new stresses on critical social amenities including water and sanitation.
Black & Veatch Makes Senior Appointments
22 Mar 2011 - 19:10 by Local Press Report
BEIJING (Black & Veatch (Press Release)) — Black & Veatch has made two senior management appointments, as part of its increased focus on large-scale engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) opportunities globally. Dr.
International Women’s Day Tackles WASH Access
17 Mar 2011 - 10:48 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
washington, dc, united states — Throughout the world, women and girls are disproportionately affected by the lack of access to clean water and sanitation services, as a number of groups noted in events to mark the 100th Interna
All Nations Face Challenges to Ensuring the UN Right to Water, Sanitation
15 Mar 2011 - 10:11 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
washington, dc, united states — “There is no single country that is not facing problems” with ensuring all citizens the right to water and sanitation, UN Independent Expert on the right to water and sanitation Catarina de Albuq
All Nations Face Challenges to Ensuring the UN Right to Water, Sanitation
14 Mar 2011 - 15:01 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
washington, dc, united states — There is no single country that is not facing problems” with ensuring all citizens the right to water and sanitation, UN Independent Expert on the right to water and sanitation Catarina de Albuqu
Water, Sanitation Dominate International Women’s Day Celebration in Kenya
14 Mar 2011 - 14:49 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
nairoBi, Kenya — During this year’s 100th Anniversary of International Women’s Day on March 8, Kenyan leaders identified access to water and sanitation as a major issue affecting women in developing countries.
All Nations Face Challenges to Ensuring the UN Right to Water, Sanitation
10 Mar 2011 - 10:33 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
washington, dc, united states — “There is no single country that is not facing problems” with ensuring all citizens the right to water and sanitation, UN Independent Expert on the right to water and sanitation Catarina de Albuq
Agriculture in Africa Needs More Sustainable Intensification
7 Mar 2011 - 15:50 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
LONDON, United Kingdom — Although some improvements have been made in African agriculture through sustainable intensification programs, increasing the use of these techniques can produce more yield with fewer environment
Budget Cuts Impede Nigeria’s Water Sector Roadmap
7 Mar 2011 - 15:40 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
Nigeria, ABUJA — A reduction in the amount of funds budgeted for the Water Resources Ministry coul
Haiti’s Cholera Outbreak Has Not Peaked; Report Critical of NGOs
24 Feb 2011 - 10:29 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
HAITI, PORT-AU-PRINCE — The cholera outbreak in Haiti, which first began in October 2010 and has killed some 3,600 people, has not yet peaked, according to a new report released earlier this month by Haitian and United
Zambia Calls for Greater Cooperation Over Zambezi River Basin
21 Feb 2011 - 15:43 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
lusaKa, Zambia — The Zambian government has called for closer cooperation among countries that share the Zambezi River Basin for efficient water use.
Fertilizer Run-Off Choking Global Watersheds
21 Feb 2011 - 15:36 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
nairoBi, Kenya — Increased use of phosphorus fertilizers in modern farming has worsened the threat of algal bloom and other microbial pollutants currently affecting major fresh water bodies in the world.
New Report Predicts Bleak Future for Mediterranean Africa
14 Feb 2011 - 14:51 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
Spain, ZARAGOZA — North African countries are likely to experience dramatic climatic changes that will affect sustainability, quantity, quality and management of water resources, according to a new report publishe
Water, Latrines Rushed to Refugees of Côte d’Ivoire Unrest
7 Feb 2011 - 13:51 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
MONROVIA, Liberia — Relief agencies in Liberia are rushing to provide water and latrines to thousands of people who have fled political unrest in neighboring Côte d’Ivoire, but may not be able to keep pace if the wave
African Union Summit Lists Egypt’s Water Projects Among Infrastructure Priorities
7 Feb 2011 - 13:38 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — The African Union (AU) Summit listed Egypt’s water management and river transport projects among seven key priority infrastructure projects on the African continent.
East African Droughts Likely to Continue
7 Feb 2011 - 13:25 by Local Press Report
CA, SANTA BARBARA (USGS (Press Release)) — The greater frequency of drought seen in eastern Africa over the last 20 years is likely to continue while global temperatures continue to rise, according to a study by the U.S.
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