For a water-secure future.
The aim of the research programme “Water Security in Africa (WASA)” is to contribute to achieving a sustainable increase in water security in Africa. This includes the improvement of water supply and wastewater management as well as the preservation of natural ecosystems. The guiding principles behind the WASA programme are to enable joint action by African and German partners from the very start of the project, adopt a synergistic and integrated approach involving different ministries and political representatives as well as the pursuit of a long-term implementation strategy.
Information on WASA can also be found here on the FONA website.
Media & Press
Interview | From Research to Impact: Opportunities for PhD Students in the WASA Programme
26. March 2026 10:14In the interview, Florian Blum, researcher in the WaMiSAR project and coordinator of the new meeting series for PhD researchers, shares insights into the vital role of PhD students for the research projects, the opportunities offered by WASA, and concrete ways to collaborate and exchange knowledge.
Co-HYDIM-SA engages stakeholders in Angola to promote CUVEWIS
25. March 2026 17:17Through multi-stakeholder engagement in Angola, Co-HYDIM-SA is ensuring that the CUVEWIS early warning system is tailored to local needs and supported by strong institutional ownership. The initiative aims to enhance hydrometeorological services and long-term water resilience in the transboundary Cuvelai Basin.
WaReNam: Advancing Water Reuse in Namibia: From Strategy to Implementation
25. March 2026 17:10The WaReNam project is progressing towards a National Water Reuse Strategy for Namibia by integrating technological innovation, governance, and capacity development. Recent milestones include a new cooperation agreement between Namibian and German partners and preparations for key stakeholder meetings, while pilot implementation and institutional strengthening activities continue to gain momentum.
WASA addresses three
thematic areas
Sustainable water resources management
Water infrastructure and
water technology
Hydrological forecasts and management of hydrological
extremes
The research and development projects
In May 2024, a total of seven projects were launched with a duration until April 2028. These are cooperation projects with German and African partners from science, industry and practice, who jointly implement the project activities and thus contribute to the overarching objectives of the funding programme.
Join the network, get in touch!
WASANet Coordinator:
Dr. Joerg Helmschrot
+264 81 141 4182 joerg.helmschrot@kit.edu