India, Sept. 25 -- There is a crucial need for sustainable water management practices to ensure water security and equity in West Africa's Senegal river basin, according to a new report.

The Senegal River Basin (SRB) spreads across the nations of Guinea, Mali, Mauritania, and Senegal. It comprises nine sub-basins, including the Lower Senegal River Valley, the Middle Senegal River Valley, and the tributary watersheds of the Bafing, Baoule-Bakoye, Faleme, Ferlo, Terekole Magui Kolimbine, Karakoro, and Gorgol rivers.

The report is a collaboration between the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the Organization for the Development of the Senegal River (OMVS).

Water stress is a growing problem in the basin, driven by increasing dema...