African Regional Conference on Irrigation and Drainage
ARCs are organized to address issues and challenges specific to particular regions of the World, (in this case Africa) and are usually focused on exchange of latest technical know-how and developments in the irrigation and drainage sector.
So far, the ICID’s African Regional Working Group (AFRWG) has organized 5 Regional Conferences related to African issues. These are as itemized below:
Held in December 2004 in Cairo, Egypt, on the theme – Drainage in Africa: Challenges and Opportunities for Enhancing Quality of Life.
Held in November 2007 in Johannesburg, South Africa, on the theme – Contribution of Rainfed and Irrigated Agriculture to Poverty Alleviation Through Increased Productivity In Africa.
Held in November 2011 in Bamako, Mali, and on the theme – Food Security & Climate Change: How To Improve Contribution of Irrigation and Drainage.
Held in Cairo, Egypt, April 2016, on the theme – Agricultural Land and Water Management for Sustainability Under Climate Variability.
Held in Marrakech, Morocco in November 2021 on the theme – Sustainable Management of Irrigation for an Improved Resilience of Agriculture in Africa.
To hold in Abuja, Nigeria in April 2025 on the theme – Tackling Irrigation Development and Water Management Crisis in Africa.
Topics will encompass various aspects of irrigation and drainage management including technological advancements, sustainable practices, policy frameworks, climate change impacts on water resources, and strategies for enhancing agricultural productivity through effective water management.
The theme of the conference is “Tackling Irrigation Development and Water Management Crisis in Africa.”
The conference is scheduled for April 14-15, 2025.
The conference will take place in Abuja, Nigeria.
The conference is open to a wide range of participants including policymakers, researchers, practitioners, and stakeholders involved in irrigation and water management in Africa.
Aims to address contemporary and future challenges in irrigation and drainage across Africa. It serves as a platform for experts from various member nations to exchange knowledge, share advancements in technology, and discuss best practices tailored to specific regional contexts.
The conference is organized by the International Commission on Irrigation and Drainage (ICID), with Nigeria’s National Committee on Irrigation and Drainage (NINCID) taking a leading role in preparations.
Expected outcomes include enhanced collaboration among member nations, improved understanding of irrigation and drainage issues specific to Africa, and the promotion of innovative approaches to water management that can be adopted by different countries.
Participants can contribute by sharing their expertise during discussions, presenting research findings or case studies related to irrigation and drainage, and engaging with other attendees to foster collaborative efforts.
Yes, there will be a registration process for attendees which will likely be detailed on official ICID or NINCID websites closer to the date of the event.
African Regional Working Group (AFRWG) was established in 2000 with the objective of promoting strong communications and networking among African countries as well as regional and international institutions for enhancing cooperation and coordination.
