Knowledge Hub
The G4DR Knowledge Hub brings together key knowledge products developed under the Groundwater for aDvancing Resilience (G4DR) project. These resources support knowledge sharing, informed decision-making, and strengthened groundwater management across Africa.
Explore the products and links below to access available resources and learn more about G4DR activities and outcomes (selected materials are available in multiple languages).
G4DR Project Briefs
The G4DR Project Brief provides an overview of the Groundwater for aDvancing Resilience (G4DR) project, including its objectives, pilot countries, partnerships, and expected outcomes. The brief is available in English, French, and Portuguese below:
G4DR Project Brief – EN
G4DR Project Brief – FR
G4DR Project Brief – PT
G4DR Knowledge Products
The G4DR Knowledge Products/Briefs provide focused insights into priority groundwater systems, case study areas, and thematic issues under the Groundwater for aDvancing Resilience (G4DR) project. These briefs highlight key lessons, opportunities, and actions to strengthen groundwater management and climate resilience across the landscape.
Select a brief below to learn more and access the full document.
Shire Aquifer System – Knowledge Brief
Strengthening transboundary groundwater management in the Shire Aquifer System of Malawi and Mozambique
This knowledge brief explores governance, infrastructure, and cooperation challenges affecting the transboundary Shire Aquifer System shared by Malawi and Mozambique. It highlights policy gaps, monitoring needs, and the strategic role of the G4DR project in strengthening groundwater resilience and regional cooperation.
Hydro-census Lessons Learned – Knowledge Brief
Lessons and Reflections from Hydro-census Implementation in the Mono & Shire Transboundary River Basins
This knowledge brief presents key findings from hydro-census surveys conducted across the Mono and Shire transboundary river basins in Benin, Togo, Malawi, and Mozambique under the G4DR project. It highlights challenges affecting groundwater infrastructure functionality and outlines lessons for developing sustainable, harmonized groundwater monitoring systems to strengthen water security and climate resilience.
Shire Basin & Aquifer System – Knowledge Brief
Groundwater for climate resilience: Policy insights from the Shire Basin and Aquifer System
Developed in collaboration with WaterAid, this knowledge brief explores the role of groundwater in strengthening climate resilience in the Shire Basin and Aquifer System shared by Malawi and Mozambique. Drawing on local evidence and project experience, the brief highlights key challenges, including limited monitoring, policy gaps, and risks of groundwater salinity.
This section contains technical reports and key project deliverables produced throughout the G4DR project.
Gender Equity and Social Inclusion (GESI) Water and Livelihoods Assessment Report – focus on data
Gender, Indigenous Peoples’ Presence & Water Assessment – Shire Aquifer System
Gender, Indigenous Peoples Presence & Water Assessment – Mono River Basin
Gender, Indigenous Peoples Presence & Water Assessment-Upper Nile Water Management Zone, Uganda
AMCOW STRATEGIC PROGRAMME ON GROUNDWATER FOR WATER SECURITY AND RESILIENCE IN AFRICA (2026–2033)
