Against the backdrop of rising water demand and increasing undernourishment and food insecurity, irrigation seen as crucial to fulfilling food demand particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa. The aim of this webinar is: 1) to describe the concept of water tenure in the context of the semi-arid regions in sub-Saharan Africa; 2) to present an overview of institutional arrangements for water resources governance and management; 3) to examine the relationship between land tenure and water tenure in particular contexts; and 4) to examine the implications of water tenure and water resources management for smallholder irrigated agriculture.