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Water Africa
Series of conferences on water and environmental protection held periodically in various regions of Africa. Event details and links to related information.
http://www.ace-events.com/Waterhome.htm
Nile Basin Society
A web forum on the Nile River water crisis.
http://www.nilebasin.com/
IDRC - Water Management in Africa and the Middle East
Online book (1996) presents key issues, trends and strategies for further research and action.
http://web.idrc.ca/en/ev-9334-201-1-DO_TOP...
Water in Africa
A project of Peace Corps World Wise Schools featuring photos, essays, and lessons for use in K-12 classrooms.
http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/water/africa...
Managing Water for African Cities
A joint initiative of United Nations Environment Programme and United Nations Centre for Human Settlements. Purpose of groups is to build water capacity in several chosen demonstration cities, to provide information on good water management practices for urban communities, and to create a network of sector professionals working within the field.
http://www.un-urbanwater.net/
Rainfall Variability and Drought in Sub-Saharan Africa
Describes patterns of rainfall amounts during periods of years. Includes chart and statistics. Data was compiled by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
http://www.fao.org/waicent/faoinfo/sustdev...
IDRC - Management of Water Demand in Africa and the Middle East
Online book (1997) documents research activities, identifies social issues stemming from the application of specific options, and discusses the nature and scope of WDM as a field of study.
http://web.idrc.ca/es/ev-9316-201-1-DO_TOP...
The African Water Page
Links and reports for African water sector professionals.
http://www.africanwater.org/
Emerging Water Management Issues
Proceedings of a Symposium, February 1998. Discussion focused the impact of social and political impacts on fresh and salt water ecosystems within Africa.
http://www.aaas.org/international/africa/e...
Nile Basin Initiative
Cooperative venture between nations who share the waters of the Nile river to achieve water security and avert conflicts over water resources. Site includes history of the project and maps and photographs of the river.
http://www.nilebasin.org/
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