World Bank Report Flags Risks in Africa’s Mega-Irrigation Projects
A new report by the World Bank and partners, titled Nourish and Flourish: Water Solutions to Feed 10 Billion People on a Livable Planet, has warned that Africa’s push for large-scale irrigation to tackle food shortages could backfire if…
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21 Mar 2026 · businesstoday.co.ke
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