TY  - BOOK
AU  - Andersen, Inger
AU  - Dione, Ousmane
AU  - Jarosewich-Holder, Martha
AU  - Olivry, Jean-Claude
AU  - Golitzen, Katherin George
TI  - The Niger River Basin: a vision for sustainable management
SN  - 9780821362037
U1  - 331.91 
PY  - 2005///
CY  - Washington, D C
PB  - World Bank
KW  - Water resources - Development - Niger river watershed
KW  - Watershed management - Niger river watershed
N2  - The Niger River Basin, home to 100 million people, is a vital yet complex asset for West and Central Africa. It is the continents third largest river basin, traversing nine countries -Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Chad, C?te dIvoire, 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 Basin Authority is mandated to foster this cooperation and sharing of resources. The Basin riparians have renewed their commitment to address sustainable management and development of the Basins resources through an improved framework and a Shared Vision process
ER  -