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Redefining the Natural Water Towers: The Overlooked Lifelines of Africa

Africa faces significant challenges related to water scarcity, with its vast population having access to a fraction of the world's freshwater resources. Despite this, the continent is home to…

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Collaborative Efforts of Ohio State Engineers and University of Dodoma Students to Address Marwa's Water Crisis

An article published this past fall in the College of Engineering Communications highlighted the invaluable experience engineering students gain from the Global Capstone Design course, community-…

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The Rise and Fall of the Garamantian Empire: A Hydrological Odyssey in the Sahara Desert

In a world where the Sahara Desert is known for its scant rainfall and scorching temperatures, the ancient Garamantian Empire stands out as an exceptional case. 

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World Water Week 2023

Seeds of Change: Innovative Solutions for a Water-Wise World 

World Water Week 2023, the preeminent global conference addressing water-related issues, took place this week from August 20th…

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Global Water Institute Receives Surprise Gift from the Columbia Business School Philanthropy Fund

In a surprise Zoom call, the Global Water Institute (GWI) learned it was chosen to receive a gift from the Columbia Business School Philanthropy Fund, a donor-advised fund of Rockefeller…

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Developing Integrated Strategies to Manage Diseases of Vegetable Crops in Tanzania, Kenya and Ethiopia

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Voices from the Field Brown Bag Speaker SeriesVegetables are a critical component of balanced nutrition but present many production challenges in tropical countries.  Among these…
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Re-Constructing the Colonial State: Experiences with Archival Field Research in Namibia

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Dr. Jan Pierskalla’s empirical analysis relies on information on the location of police stations and a near full census of police…

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Elimination of Mother-to-child Transmission of HIV: Using Data in Real Time to Help Close the Gap in DR Congo

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Over 90% of the 2.1 million children living with HIV worldwide acquired their infection through mother-to-child transmission either…
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Q&A With Visiting Scholar Zaina Hussein

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Zaina Hussein, a Ph.D. student at the University of Dodoma in Tanzania, is here at Ohio State this fall as a visiting scholar working with Asst. Professor Audrey Sawyer in the…