Weekend Warriors for Water: Combating Water Scarcity in West Africa with United States Army National Guard and Reserve Forces

Abstract

Water scarcity is a significant problem in across the globe, as expanding populations put mounting pressure on already strained critical resources. The U.S. has spent billions of dollars to alleviate water issues in West Africa and promote sustainable development. However, water scarcity continues to present overwhelming challenges that impact the health and development of West African nations. Influencing these areas requires a multi-pronged approach that relies heavily on capability and capacity development programs. Agencies that spearhead these projects must understand the operational environment of West Africa, have access to knowledgeable personnel with specific skill sets, and be capable of working with a variety of organizations to develop long-term partnerships. The Army Reserve Component (RC) may have the technical expertise and capacity to develop beneficial partnerships with West Africa to alleviate water scarcity, if it is leveraged appropriately.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 09, 2017
Accession Number
AD1038668

Entities

People

  • Mary J. Durham

Organizations

  • United States Army Command and General Staff College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Cyber

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Continents
  • Department Of State
  • Drainage Basins
  • Droughts
  • Environment
  • Environmental Protection
  • Failed States
  • Geography
  • Humanitarian Assistance
  • Intergovernmental Organizations
  • International Law
  • International Relations
  • Military Science
  • National Security
  • United States
  • United States Africa Command
  • Warfare

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Economics
  • International Relations, focusing on Korea-Africa and North Korea-South Korea relations, and Nigeria-Latin American Relations.
  • Strategic Security Studies