Applying citizen science to water security challenges in Ethiopia: a structured approach

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cg.contributor.affiliationInternational Water Management Instituteen
cg.contributor.affiliationAalto Universityen
cg.contributor.affiliationAddis Ababa Science and Technology Universityen
cg.contributor.affiliationAddis Ababa Universityen
cg.contributor.affiliationAfrica Centre of Excellence for Water Managementen
cg.contributor.donorUK Research and Innovation’s Global Challenges Research Funden
cg.contributor.donorThe Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trusten
cg.contributor.initiativeDiversification in East and Southern Africaen
cg.coverage.countryEthiopiaen
cg.coverage.iso3166-alpha2ETen
cg.creator.identifierAlemseged Tamiru Haile: 0000-0001-8647-2188en
cg.creator.identifierLikimyelesh Nigussie: 0000-0002-6380-743Xen
cg.creator.identifierAmare Haileslassie: 0000-0001-5237-9006en
cg.creator.identifierAlan Nicol: 0000-0002-7237-8825en
cg.identifier.iwmilibraryH053542en
cg.identifier.projectIWMI - D-0506en
cg.identifier.projectIWMI - D-0247en
cg.placeColombo, Sri Lankaen
dc.contributor.authorHaile, Alemseged Tamiruen
dc.contributor.authorTedla, H. Z.en
dc.contributor.authorMengistie, G. K.en
dc.contributor.authorGebre, E. S.en
dc.contributor.authorNigussie, Likimyeleshen
dc.contributor.authorHaileslassie, Amareen
dc.contributor.authorNicol, Alanen
dc.date.accessioned2025-03-04T06:31:36Zen
dc.date.available2025-03-04T06:31:36Zen
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/10568/173480
dc.titleApplying citizen science to water security challenges in Ethiopia: a structured approachen
dcterms.abstractCitizen science (CS) is an important approach to involve the public in scientific research and contribute to addressing water security issues. CS programs, led by the International Water Management Institute (IWMI) and local partners in Ethiopia, meaningfully engage communities in data collection and knowledge co-generation. However, challenges such as limited resources, data quality issues and lack of awareness among decision-makers highlight the need for training, sustained funding and alignment with local problems. The technical brief emphasizes the importance of leveraging CS to fill hydrometeorological monitoring gaps, ensuring data accuracy and community engagement, and developing frameworks for expanding CS programs. By aligning with community needs and fostering inclusive participation, CS can strengthen water security initiatives in Ethiopia, creating a foundation for sustainable and locally relevant solutions to water management.en
dcterms.accessRightsOpen Accessen
dcterms.bibliographicCitationHaile, Alemseged Tamiru; Tedla, H. Z.; Mengistie, G. K.; Gebre, E. S.; Nigussie, Likimyelesh; Haileslassie, Amare; Nicol, Alan. 2025. Applying citizen science to water security challenges in Ethiopia: a structured approach. Colombo, Sri Lanka: International Water Management Institute (IWMI). 8p.en
dcterms.extent8p.en
dcterms.issued2025-03-03en
dcterms.languageenen
dcterms.licenseCC-BY-4.0en
dcterms.publisherInternational Water Management Instituteen
dcterms.subjectcitizen scienceen
dcterms.subjectwater securityen
dcterms.subjectresearchen
dcterms.subjectcommunitiesen
dcterms.subjecthydrometeorologyen
dcterms.subjectmonitoringen
dcterms.subjectpublic participationen
dcterms.subjectcollaborationen
dcterms.subjectsustainable developmenten
dcterms.subjectgroundwateren
dcterms.subjectshallow wateren
dcterms.subjectwater qualityen
dcterms.subjectrainfallen
dcterms.typeBriefen

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