Ethiopia is hovering on the cusp of socio-economic transformation. But despite the government’s ambitious targets for the country, the practicality and achievability of its agenda will revolve around the availability of freshwater sources. Water, and freshwater specifically, fuels nearly all aspects of life. Thus, figuring out a way to increase water efficiency and conservation has become of paramount importance to the country, and has surfaced as a recurring theme in the national dialogue. Sustainable water management will require the collective participation and cooperation of a variety of actors, including the government, the private sector, and civil society. Ethiopians will need to mobilize and act as a joint unit to provide widespread access to reliable data, to foster awareness on all levels, and to encourage sustainable financial investments. Another critical aspect in the transition to sustainable water practices is coherent policymaking that responds to evidence-based information and reflects a willingness to negotiate beyond partisan divides.
Ethiopia's plans for socio-economic development will rely heavily on #SustainableWaterManagement. #bcsfh2ohttps://t.co/z72wnZGhPf
— Jordan Williams (@jordwill98) November 2, 2017
