Tag: Water infrastructure
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Bung the Failure, Not GRS: Sabah Deputy Sec-Gen Lays Blame Over Water Woes
Overview: A Fresh Take on Sabah’s Water Woes In a pointed reframe of political accountability, Sabah’s deputy secretary-general Armizan Mohd Ali asserted that Bung, the former Sabah state cabinet member, should be held responsible for the state’s persistent water issues. His comments come as questions continue to swirl over governance and performance in the wake…
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Food Security in Africa: Tackling the Water Infrastructure Crisis Through Legal and Financial Strategies
Overview: Why Water Infrastructure Drives Africa’s Food Security Food security in Africa is inextricably linked to reliable water infrastructure. From irrigation systems and storage to urban water supply and climate-resilient drainage, water access shapes crop yields, price stability, and rural livelihoods. When water infrastructure lags, farmers struggle with unpredictable seasons, wastewater and drought, while cities…
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Food Security in Africa: Reforming Water Governance and Financing for a resilient supply
Introduction: The critical link between water and food security Food security in Africa hinges on a stable, well-managed water supply. With growing population pressures, climate variability, and rapid urbanization, the continent’s agricultural productivity depends on reliable water infrastructure. Yet the current crisis in water governance and funding hampers farmers’ ability to irrigate, store, and distribute…
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Donetsk Water Crisis Deepens as Residents Struggle to Stay Hydrated
Donetsk Water Crisis Deepens as Residents Struggle to Stay Hydrated In the war-torn Donetsk region, a basic human need has become a daily challenge: access to drinking water. Years of neglect, reinforced by ongoing fighting, have crippled the region’s water system. Many residents report that taps are turned on only every three days, and even…