June 2019

Panel Addresses Water as a Tool for Resilience in Times of Crisis

June 3, 2019

Water security professionals discussed the latest thinking about water’s impact on fragile regions in a recent panel discussion, “Water as a Tool for Resilience in Times of Crisis,” held at the Wilson Center in Washington, D.C., and co-hosted by Winrock International. The event was the second of three programs on water security that Winrock is producing […]

Winrock Expert Appears on Global Waters Podcast

June 3, 2019

Winrock’s Eric Viala recently sat down with USAID’s Global Waters Radio podcast to discuss how sustainable water resource management can bolster resilience and economic growth in water-stressed communities. Viala, the former head of the Sustainable Water Partnership (SWP), spoke about best practices and lessons learned from his experiences with fragile areas from Cambodia to Africa, […]

Stuttgart, Eudora and Arkansas City Receive $250K USDA STRIVE Boost

June 3, 2019

LITTLE ROCK, ARK. – June 3, 2019 – Winrock International is implementing a USDA-funded program to provide training and resources for three rural Arkansas municipalities to pursue their unique economic development opportunities and confront challenges specific to each community. The program, called Strategic Training for Rural Innovative and Vibrant Economies (STRIVE), will empower local leaders […]