The Niger River Basin
Author | : Inger Andersen |
Publisher | : World Bank Publications |
Total Pages | : 166 |
Release | : 2005-01-01 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780821362044 |
ISBN-13 | : 0821362046 |
Rating | : 4/5 (046 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Niger River Basin written by Inger Andersen and published by World Bank Publications. This book was released on 2005-01-01 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Niger River Basin, home to 100 million people, is a vital yet complex asset for West and Central Africa. It is the continent's third largest river basin, traversing nine countries -Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Chad, C©þte d'Ivoire, Guinea, Mali, Niger, and Nigeria. The River embodies both these nations' livelihoods and their geopolitics. It is not simply water but rather an origin of identity, a route for migration and commerce, a source of conflict, and a catalyst for cooperation. Cooperation among decision-makers and users is crucial to address the threats to water resources. The Niger.