Paul Castañeda Dower

2 months ago | cgiar.org | Anton Liutin |Paul Castañeda Dower

Policymakers in countries that are transitioning away from authoritarian regimes can face challenges in obtaining unbiased information about local conditions—as do researchers and international community representatives working in these countries, including those trying to understand policy change. This information problem is a critical challenge for water security.

Dec 21, 2023 | cgiar.org | Paul Castañeda Dower |Ibukun Taiwo |Madeline Wong |Anton Liutin

By Anton Liutin and Paul DowerIn the recent campaign leading up to the presidential election of July 9, 2023 in Uzbekistan, the incumbent president pledged to ensure the implementation of water-saving technologies across all irrigated lands by 2030. This ambitious initiative aims to revolutionize the country’s agricultural sector by replacing old water-intensive irrigation practices with a mix of modern innovative technologies, such as drip irrigation or laser land leveling.