On Wednesday, April 15, 2026, the Ghana Hydrological Authority (HYDRO) welcomed a distinguished high-level delegation comprising representatives from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), the ECOWAS Commission, and the AGRHYMET Regional Climate Centre (RCC-WAS) — as part of a Joint High-Level Mission to advance the operationalization of the Regional Climate Centre for West Africa and the Sahel.
The engagement brought together key regional stakeholders to deepen cooperation and align regional climate services with national priorities.
🔹 Discussions centered on:
✅ Assessment of hydrological data collection systems & capacity gaps
✅ AGRHYMET RCC’s mandate and hydrological data requirements
✅ Identification of areas for joint programmes and technical support
✅ Academic and capacity-building opportunities, including Master’s and 3-year programmes in Hydrology and Water Resources
A highlight of the session was a presentation by Dr. Abdou Ali, Head of the Climate, Water & Meteorology Department at AGRHYMET, who showcased the centre’s work in seasonal hydrological forecasting, climate monitoring, and the exciting use of AI for hydrological modelling and impact forecasting. HYDRO also presented its vision, data collection methods, and operational challenges — creating a rich platform for mutual understanding.
The delegation included:
Mr. Bernard Edward Gomez — WMO Representative for North, Central & West Africa
Dr. Raoul Kouame — ECOWAS Commission
Dr. Abdou Ali — AGRHYMET (Climate, Water & Meteorology)
Prof. Mansur Bako Matazu — Technical Assistant
Dr. Alhassane Agoli — AGRHYMET, Head of Scientific Evaluation Unit
This mission is part of a broader week of strategic engagements (April 13–17, 2026) aimed at formalizing partnerships through a Memorandum of Understanding between HYDRO and AGRHYMET — a landmark step toward integrated, data-driven water and climate services for the region.
Ghana HYDRO remains committed to regional collaboration in building a climate-resilient West Africa. 💧🌍
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