Jérôme Koundouno's blog posts

How a new ECOWAS directive could change the way dams are built and managed in West Africa

8 August 2017 |
Water

Is there such a thing as a good dam-building project? Jérôme Koundouno shares his view on why he thinks a ground-breaking new policy directive could achieve its goal – where large dams power national development while respecting the environment and bringing benefits to all. 

Water and land rights – hand-in-hand for sustainable development

25 September 2015 |
Land acquisitions and rights, Water

The recent Stockholm World Water Week provided plenty of opportunities to explore the links between water and land rights, and the importance of these rights for ensuring sustainable development at both local and national level.