Improving Irrigation Project Planning And Implementation Processes In Sub Saharan Africa Diagnosis And Recommendations

Author : Anonim
Publisher : IWMI
Page : 93 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2006-01-23
Category : Irrigation projects
ISBN : 9789290906131

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Improving irrigation project planning and implementation processes in Sub-Saharan Africa: Diagnosis and recommendations by Anonim Pdf

Weaknesses in planning and implementation (P&I) have been identified as one of the main reasons for the disappointing results of agricultural water development and management projects. Based on a review and critical analysis of experiences and case studies in sub-Saharan Africa, this studycomponent proposes practical ways of improving performance related to planning and implementation and thereby enhancing the returns to investments in agricultural water.

Author : P. J. Riddell,Michael John Westlake,J. Burke,Jacob J. Burke
Publisher : Food & Agriculture Org.
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9251055815

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Demand for Products of Irrigated Agriculture in Sub-Saharan Africa by P. J. Riddell,Michael John Westlake,J. Burke,Jacob J. Burke Pdf

If irrigated production is to make a significant contribution to food security and economic growth in Sub Saharan Africa, it will have to be re-structured across the region as a whole. This is the main conclusion of a study undertaken by FAO to analyse the drivers of demand for irrigated production in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Steeply rising commercial food import bills for staple crops across SSA are indicative of the level demand that is not being met from domestic production. The increase of area under equipped/spate irrigation for the whole of Africa over the last ten years amounts to 1.27 million ha, which is equal to about 127 000 ha a year. This rate of growth has proved too low to have an impact on food import bills and buffer regional food security. However, within subregional trading groups there is scope for consolidation of market supply. Irrigated production opportunities in SSA could be realised where natural resources and markets coincide, but only through a great deal more attention to costs of production, price formation, effective water allocation mechanisms, economically efficient water use and strong, responsive institutions.

Author : Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
Publisher : United Nations
Page : 116 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2019-05-06
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9789210041546

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Guidelines on Irrigation Investment Projects by Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Pdf

Irrigation has been and will continue to be an agricultural and rural investment priority. Development of the irrigation sector faces multiple challenges, including water scarcity and degradation, competition over shared resources, and the impact of climate change. Innovations are needed to address these challenges, as well as emerging needs, and to promote productive, equitable and sustainable water management. These guidelines, produced by an inter-agency team, highlight experiences and lessons learned from global irrigation investment operations. They introduce innovative approaches, tools and references, and provide practical guidance on how to incorporate or apply them at each stage of the investment project cycle. The guidelines will be a useful resource for national and international professionals involved in irrigation investment operations.

Author : Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Publisher : Food & Agriculture Org.
Page : 120 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2019-04-15
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9789251311318

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Guidelines on irrigation investment projects by Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Pdf

Irrigation has been and will continue to be an agricultural and rural investment priority. Development of the irrigation sector faces multiple challenges, including water scarcity and degradation, competition over shared resources, and the impact of climate change. Innovations are needed to address these challenges, as well as emerging needs, and to promote productive, equitable and sustainable water management. These guidelines, produced by an inter-agency team, highlight experiences and lessons learned from global irrigation investment operations. They introduce innovative approaches, tools and references, and provide practical guidance on how to incorporate or apply them at each stage of the investment project cycle. The guidelines will be a useful resource for national and international professionals involved in irrigation investment operations.

Author : Venot, J.-P.,de Fraiture, C.,Nti Acheampong, E.
Publisher : IWMI
Page : 44 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9789290907503

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Revisiting dominant notions: A review of costs, performance and institutions of small reservoirs in sub-Saharan Africa. by Venot, J.-P.,de Fraiture, C.,Nti Acheampong, E. Pdf

This report investigates the dynamics of one of the most common agricultural water management practices of sub-Saharan Africa, i.e., small reservoirs. Small reservoirs dam permanent or temporary river flows and support multiple livelihood activities (livestock watering, crop cultivation, fisheries, small handicrafts, etc.) while providing water-related ecosystem services (soil and water conservation, flood and drought mitigation, etc.). Gathering evidence from four sub-Saharan countries, Burkina Faso, Ghana, Ethiopia and Zambia, this report calls for revisiting our understanding and assessment of the costs, performance and institutions for the management of small reservoirs. A more holistic analytical approach is the first step towards an integrative governance framework. This, in turn, holds the promise of sustainable management of small reservoirs.

Author : Van Koppen, Barbara,Namara, Regassa,Safilios-Rothschild, Constantina
Publisher : IWMI
Page : 84 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Water-supply, Agricultural
ISBN : 9789290906155

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Reducing Poverty through Investments in Agricultural Water Management by Van Koppen, Barbara,Namara, Regassa,Safilios-Rothschild, Constantina Pdf

The overall goal of the Collaborative Program on ‘Investments in Agricultural Water Management in Sub-Saharan Africa’ is to contribute to broad-based sustainable poverty reduction and smallholder agricultural growth. The component on ‘Poverty considerations in investments in agricultural water management’ focuses in more detail on poverty and gender dimensions. It consists of two parts. The first part is thematic and elaborates poverty and gender issues emerging from the literature that complement the other components of the Collaborative Program. Part two is empirical. Acknowledging the lack of empirical data on poverty impacts of investments in agricultural water management, the Collaborative Program initiated case studies throughout Sub-Saharan Africa. Eight case studies on ‘Agricultural Water Development for Poverty Reduction in Eastern and Southern Africa’, for which the field research was conducted in 2003/2004, were supported by IFAD (Peacock,2005). Further, the African Development Bank supported three case studies in West Africa in 2004, two by Kamara et al. (2004), and one by Babatunde Omilola (2005). Part two synthesizes the empirical findings of these case studies.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : International Water Management Institute (IWMI)
Page : 82 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2018-06-20
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789290908654

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Water user associations by Anonim Pdf

Author : David Molden
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 930 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2013-07-23
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781136548529

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Water for Food Water for Life by David Molden Pdf

Managing water resources is one of the most pressing challenges of our times - fundamental to how we feed 2 billion more people in coming decades, eliminate poverty, and reverse ecosystem degradation. This Comprehensive Assessment of Water Management in Agriculture, involving more than 700 leading specialists, evaluates current thinking on water and its interplay with agriculture to help chart the way forward. It offers actions for water management and water policy - to ensure more equitable and effective use. This assessment describes key water-food-environment trends that influence our lives today and uses scenarios to explore the consequences of a range of potential investments. It aims to inform investors and policymakers about water and food choices in light of such crucial influences as poverty, ecosystems, governance, and productivity. It covers rainfed agriculture, irrigation, groundwater, marginal-quality water, fisheries, livestock, rice, land, and river basins. Ample tables, graphs, and references make this an invaluable work for practitioners, academics, researchers, and policymakers in water management, agriculture, conservation, and development. Published with IWMI.

Author : James Sumberg,John Thompson
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 278 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2012-03-15
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781136450259

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Contested Agronomy by James Sumberg,John Thompson Pdf

The dramatic increases in food prices experienced over the last four years, and their effects of hunger and food insecurity, as well as human-induced climate change and its implications for agriculture, food production and food security, are key topics within the field of agronomy and agricultural research. Contested Agronomy addresses these issues by exploring key developments since the mid-1970s, focusing in particular on the emergence of the neoliberal project and the rise of the participation and environmental agendas, taking into consideration how these have had profound impacts on the practice of agronomic research in the developing world especially over the last four decades. This book explores, through a series of case studies, the basis for a much needed ‘political agronomy’ analysis that highlights the impacts of problem framing and narratives, historical disjunctures, epistemic communities and the increasing pressure to demonstrate ‘success’ on both agricultural research and the farmers, processors and consumers it is meant to serve. Whilst being a fascinating and thought-provoking read for professionals in the Agriculture and Environmental sciences, it will also appeal to students and researchers in agricultural policy, development studies, geography, public administration, rural sociology, and science and technology studies.

Author : Arlene B. Inocencio,International Water Management Institute,Future Harvest (Program)
Publisher : IWMI
Page : 86 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Irrigation projects
ISBN : 9789290906582

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Costs and Performance of Irrigation Projects by Arlene B. Inocencio,International Water Management Institute,Future Harvest (Program) Pdf

High irrigation investment costs together with declining world prices for food and the failures of a number of high profile past irrigation projects are the main reasons for the reluctance of development agencies and governments in sub-Saharan Africa to invest more resources in irrigation. This study aims to systematically establish whether costs of irrigation projects in sub-Saharan Africa are truly high, determine the factors which influence costs and performance of irrigation projects, and recommend cost-reducing and performance-enhancing options to make irrigation investments in the region more attractive. It analyzes 314 irrigation projects implemented from 1967 to 2003 in 50 countries in Africa, Asia, and Latin America funded by the World Bank, African Development Bank and the International Fund for Agricultural Development.

Author : Hilmy Sally,Charles L. Abernethy
Publisher : IWMI
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2011-10-21
Category : Agricultural development projects
ISBN : 9789290904946

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Private irrigation in Sub-Saharan Africa: regional Seminar on Private Sector Participation and Irrigation Expansion in Sub-Saharan Africa, Accra, Ghana, 22-26 October 2001 by Hilmy Sally,Charles L. Abernethy Pdf

Only 4 percent of arable land in sub-Saharan Africa is irrigated, using just 2 percent of the available water resources. Furthermore, 18 percent of the area equipped for irrigation is not utilized at all and the intensity of use varies between 50 percent and 80 percent. This highlights the huge potential available for intensifying and expanding irrigated area, provided that the investments required can be successfully mobilized. However, it must be noted that if investments in irrigation are to yield satisfactory returns, investments must also be made in a series of related activities. Current global figures for the amount of private investment in irrigation confirm that good returns can indeed be achieved. Prospects for sub-Saharan Africa would be far more favorable if public development assistance, particularly foreign direct investments, did not show declining trends.

Author : Chanie, Paulos
Publisher : OSSREA
Page : 282 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2014-04-03
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9789994455751

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Innovative Water Resource Use and Management for Poverty Reduction in Sub-Saharan Africa: An Anthology by Chanie, Paulos Pdf

Like in many parts of the world, water resources in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) have been pivotal for human survival, economic growth, social development, and practicing certain religion and cultural ethos. However, in spite of the intrinsic values of water, its use and management in sub-Saharan Africa has not been without limitations. The demand for water resources is increasing mainly due to rapid population growth, industrialization and urbanization and dealing with water-related issues has been complex and challenging for sustainable growth. Whilst there are various efforts by national governments, non-government organizations and communities to effectively and efficiently utilize and manage water resources, there are few comprehensive studies in sub- Saharan Africa that show the impact of the efforts on poverty reduction. Although certain reports indicate that many SSA countries lack clear vision on how water use can be harnessed with pro-poor growth and how poor communities can be capacitated to use water for poverty reduction, there are little exhaustive studies that clearly show familiar and innovative water use and management interventions followed by communities, national governments and other stakeholders, and demonstrate the challenges and successes of the same. Cognizant of the knowledge gap, in 2012 OSSREA launched a research project on ordinary and innovative water use and management patterns and practices in SSA, with a view to generate new knowledge on unexploited opportunities that could enhance the contribution of water resources to poverty reduction. This anthology documents various issues including water use and management in agriculture especially in irrigation projects in Ethiopia, Kenya, Uganda and Zimbabwe; water harvesting in Kenya and Uganda; the role of local water use institutions in Ethiopia; and water source maintenance and protection in Uganda.

Author : Melvyn Kay
Publisher : Food & Agriculture Org.
Page : 52 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9251045941

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Smallholder Irrigation Technology by Melvyn Kay Pdf

This report is a view of irrigation technologies for smallholders in the context of improving rural livelihoods, especially in regard to the prospects for sub-Saharan Africa. The role of traditional technologies is evaluated and modern water distribution technologies, such as sprinkler and trickle irrigation, are reviewed. A broad classification has been made based on climate and the traditional agricultural background of the local people, which links technology options to specific places--to agricultural regions and to countries.

Author : M. P. McCartney,E. Boelee,O. Cofie,C. M. Mutero
Publisher : IWMI
Page : 43 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2007-03-21
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Minimizing the negative environmental and health impacts of agricultural water resources development in Sub-Saharan Africa. by M. P. McCartney,E. Boelee,O. Cofie,C. M. Mutero Pdf

Risk management / Public health / Environmental effects / Investment / Irrigation management / Water resources development

Author : Merrey, D. J.,Lefore, Nicole
Publisher : International Water Management Institute (IWMI)
Page : 50 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2018-12-15
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9789290908760

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Improving the availability and effectiveness of rural and “Micro” finance for small-scale irrigation in Sub-Saharan Africa by Merrey, D. J.,Lefore, Nicole Pdf