International Water Management Institute (IWMI)

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IWMI is a research-for-development (R4D) organization, with offices in 13 countries and a global network of scientists operating on more than 30 countries. For over three decades, our research results have led to changes in water management that have contributed to social and economic development.

  • Vision: A water secure world.
  • Mission: to provide water solutions for sustainable, climate-resilient development.

We research, demonstrate and catalyze innovative and inclusive water solutions. Working with partners, we combine research with data to build and enhance knowledge, information services and products, strengthen capacity, convene dialogue and deliver actionable policy analysis to support the implementation of solutions for water management.

Estimated budget for water and sanitation activities (USD):
20-30 million

Example of Activities

Transboundary Waters Cooperation Facility

Transboundary Waters Cooperation Facility.
Indicator:
SDG target 6.A: Expand international cooperation and capacity-building
Website:
Transboundary Waters Cooperation Facility
Entity:
International Water Management Institute (IWMI)

Wise Use of Wetlands

Wise use of wetlands - Collaboration with the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands.
Indicator:
SDG target 6.6: Protect and restore water-related ecosystems
Website:
Wise Use of Wetlands
Entity:
International Water Management Institute (IWMI)

Groundwater Management

Groundwater management in the Limpopo Basin.
Indicator:
SDG target 6.5: Implement integrated water resources management (IWRM)
Website:
Groundwater Management
Entity:
International Water Management Institute (IWMI)

Environmentally Sustainable Business Models

Environmentally sustainable business models for Farmer-led irrigation, including solar irrigation.
Indicator:
SDG target 6.4: Increase water-use efficiency and ensure freshwater supplies
Website:
Environmentally Sustainable Business Models
Entity:
International Water Management Institute (IWMI)

ReWater MENA

More and safer water reuse in the Middle East and North Africa.
Indicator:
SDG target 6.3: Improve water quality, wastewater and safe reuse
Website:
ReWater MENA
Entity:
International Water Management Institute (IWMI)

Improving Business Models

Improving business models for sanitation through FSM and production of organic fertilizer (Fortifer).
Indicator:
SDG target 6.2: Achieve access to sanitation and hygiene and end open defecation
Website:
Improving Business Models
Entity:
International Water Management Institute (IWMI)

WASH and Gender in Nepal

WASH and Gender in Nepal
Indicator:
SDG target 6.1: Achieve safe and affordable drinking water
Website:
WASH and Gender in Nepal
Entity:
International Water Management Institute (IWMI)

Current work on the Sustainable Development Goals

SDG target 6.1: drinking water
SDG target 6.2: sanitation and hygiene
SDG target 6.3: water quality and wastewater
SDG target 6.4: water-use efficiency
SDG target 6.5: water management
SDG target 6.6: ecosystems
SDG target 6.A: cooperation and capacity-building

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