Water programme for Africa, arid and water scarce zones, 2004-2006
Water problems are most acute in Africa where it is estimated that 300 million people are affected by water shortages. UNESCO and the Italian Ministry for the Environment and Territory (IMET) have thus identified integrated water management in Africa as a priority, particularly in arid and water scarce zones, and have jointly launched the Water Programme for Africa, Arid and Water Scarce Zones as a contribution to the attainment of the UN Millenium Development Goals. The programme aims to secure adequate training capacity and dissemination of best practices related to water resources in arid areas, to become a catalyst for protecting the fragile environment of water scarce regions, and to foster regional peace and development through dialogue, cooperation and participatory management.
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