Scaling sand dams in Southern Africa: policy guidance for optimizing rollout within an integrated water storage framework
Southern Africa’s dryland regions face growing water insecurity due to recurrent droughts, erratic rainfall, and delayed wet seasons. Sand dams—small structures that capture and store water within sand-filled riverbeds—offer a reliable, low-maintenance source of water for domestic and productive use...
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| Format: | Brief |
| Language: | Inglés |
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International Water Management Institute
2025
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| Online Access: | https://hdl.handle.net/10568/177960 |
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