Andrew Harper

May 23, 2024 | etinsights.et-edge.com | Bradley Hiller |Jude Cobbing |Andrew Harper

Groundwater volumes across Africa are estimated to be equivalent to thousands of years of average total flow of the Nile River. For places like the Horn of Africa, which is blighted by recurrent drought, access to this water could be a game-changer for resilience and water access. Accessing these vast groundwater deposits isn’t simple, though, and requires a cohesive regional strategy for sustainable development.

May 15, 2024 | weforum.org | Andrew Harper

Groundwater volumes across Africa are estimated to be equivalent to thousands of years of average total flow of the Nile River. For places like the Horn of Africa, which is blighted by recurrent drought, access to this water could be a game-changer for resilience and water access. Accessing these vast groundwater deposits isn't simple, though, and requires a cohesive regional strategy for sustainable development.