Jointly sponsored by the Agriculture, Food & Rural Development and Urban & Water Thematic Groups
The Bank Water in Agriculture (WiA) Global Solutions Group (GSG) is a joint effort by the Bank Water Global and Agriculture Global Practices that aims to enhance knowledge on water used in agriculture in terms of equity, productivity, and sustainability. This presentation will discuss how the WiA GSG promotes collaboration and innovation in the areas of governance & institutions, water accounting and performance of irrigation systems, innovation & modernization of irrigation systems and mitigation in water in agriculture.
Speaker: Ms. Amal Talbi is the Global Lead for WiA since July 2022. Prior to this, she worked in the Middle East and North Africa region and the Africa region in water resources management and water services. She led large infrastructure development projects covering the water, agriculture, and energy nexus, investments supporting improved performance in water institutions, and water governance in regional and national programs. She also led technical assistance and knowledge on climate risk assessment, water planning, groundwater governance, water quality, and integrated urban water management, including performance-based contracts.
Discussant: Herve Plusquellec, 1818 Society
Facilitator: Rita Cestti, Consultant, Global Solutions Water, WB
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