MERI Projects
MERI Projects 07 April, 2026 Cairo, Egypt Projects Overview Performance enhancement of pumping stations for irrigation and drainage (Asset Management System). Power factor improvement for irrigation and drainage pumping stations. Developing a low-cost, low-energy telemetry system. Cathodic...
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Aquatic Weed Management in Landing Sites on Lakes Kyoga and Albert, Uganda
Aquatic Weed Management in Landing Sites on Lakes Kyoga and Albert, Uganda 13 December, 2025 Cairo, Egypt Project Overview Heavy infestation along the shores of Lakes Kyoga and Albert in Uganda, driven mainly by Salvinia, disrupted daily...
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The Joint Cooperation in Applied Research Programme (JCAR)
The Joint Cooperation in Applied Research Programme (JCAR) is a long-term partnership between Egypt and the Netherlands designed to advance sustainable water management through applied research, policy support, innovation, and capacity development. Bringing together key institutions such...
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ConVErting marginal lands of the Mediterranean basin into productive and sustainable agroecosystems using low water demanding Neglected and Underutilized Specie
Desertification and freshwater scarcity are major challenges for agriculture in the Mediterranean region. To address this, there’s a need to introduce crop species more tolerant to drought and capable of growing in degraded, marginal lands. Neglected and...
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EU-ZIRA3A – EU Integrated Rural Development Programme for Egypt “EU-ZIRA3A”.
This project supports Egypt’s Sustainable Agricultural Development Strategy (SADS) in Sohag, Assiut, and Beni Suef, aiming to enhance smallholder farmers’ livelihoods through sustainable rural development, with a focus on water management, agricultural productivity, and opportunities for women...
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