International Research

Many of the most serious water resources issues are in developing countries. Where resources are limited, appropriate and creative solutions are critically needed. In countries around the world, but recently with a focus on Africa, the Soil & Water Lab strives to meet this need by combining strong research programs with practical watershed management plans.

Recent Work and Publications
Current Abstracts
International Research Affiliates

Recent Work / Publications

West Africa

Taylor J.C., van de Giesen N., Steenhuis T.S. 2006. West Africa: Volta discharge data quality assessment and use. JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN WATER RESOURCES ASSOCIATION 42 (4): 1113-1126 AUG 2006 abstract - full text

Water use, productivity, and profitability of small scale irrigation schemes in Ghana's Upper East Region - link to full text

The importance of community involvement in the planning and design phases of rural water supply development projects in the Koro region of Mali, West Africa - full text .pdf (304 kb)

China

Kendy, E., J. Wang, D. J. Molden, C. Zheng, C. Liu and T. S. Steenhuis. 2007. Can urbanization solve inter-sector water conflicts? Insight from a case study in Hebei Province, North China Plain. Water Policy 9 Supplement 1 (2007) 75–93. full text .pdf (324 kb)

Current Research Abstracts

Training and Research in Integrated Water Resource Management and Sustainable Agricultural Development in the Lake Tana Basin in Northern Ethiopia: The overall objective of the project between Bahir Dar University and Cornell University is to train students and professionals in topics that ultimately will increase agricultural production while sustaining the biophysical capacity of the natural resource base. This is essential in future development of Ethiopia since agriculture is the backbone of the Ethiopia economy.

International Research Affiliates

Visit the WAWI website: http://www.wawipartnership.info/

The West Africa Water Inititive is a partnership of 13 international bodies involved in community development, with an additional agency acting in technical consulting capacity. WAWI is a multi-partner effort that draws on the large pool of technical expertise to better serve the needs of poor and vulnerable communities in Ghana, Mali and Niger.