UNECA/WMO joint conference on water resources in Africa opened at Africa hall

Abstract

The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) and the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) co-hosted a six-day conference on Water Resources in Africa from March 20-25, 1995, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Titled "Policy and Assessment," the conference aimed to promote integrated water resources development and foster regional cooperation among over forty African nations and international organizations. Key themes included sustainable water management, economic valuation of water, institutional frameworks, capacity building, and monitoring systems. The event emphasized transitioning from demand-driven to productivity-oriented water resource strategies and sought to develop a comprehensive action plan for improved water assessment and management. It also highlighted the importance of raising policymakers' awareness of water's role in socio-economic development. The conference featured subregional working groups and marked World Day for Water with public engagement activities.