Management of Ground Water in Africa Including Transboundary Aquifers: Implications for Food Security, Livelihood and Climate Change Adaptation

This technical document provides an overview of the regional hydrogeological framework of Africa, the current state of knowledge of aquifer systems, their development potential and climate change impacts on groundwater, research gaps, and policy implications for meeting the Millenium Development Goals (MDGs) of accessing clean water and livelihood goals in Africa.