"The mobilization of water resources for agriculture in Africa is still well below the level in other regions, according to [Louise] Fresco. With 5 percent of water used of total renewable water resources in Africa, compared with 20 percent for Asia; and 7 percent of total arable land being irrigated in Africa, compared to 42 percent in South-Asia and 36 percent in East and South-East Asia." (Quoted form article)