Smallholder Irrigation Technology Diffusion In Mali Insights From Stakeholder Mapping

Author : Houeto, Dede Aduayom,Diamoutene, Abdoul K.,Diop, Loty,Ringler, Claudia
Publisher : Intl Food Policy Res Inst
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2022-06-16
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Smallholder irrigation technology diffusion in Mali: Insights from stakeholder mapping by Houeto, Dede Aduayom,Diamoutene, Abdoul K.,Diop, Loty,Ringler, Claudia Pdf

Small-scale irrigation has significant potential to increase crop productivity in Mali, in particular given growing climate change impacts on the country and region. While large-scale development is substantial, small, private irrigation remains limited, affecting food and particularly nutrition security as small-scale technologies are more likely to be used for high-value vegetable crops. To better understand the challenges and opportunities in the diffusion of small-scale irrigation technologies, two workshops were organized in 2021 at the national and regional levels, respectively, to consider national and local factors supporting the diffusion of small-scale irrigation technologies. Key constraints identified were a lack of linkages between intermediary organizations in the small-scale irrigation diffusion process, such as commodity associations, financial institutions and technology vendors with government agencies in charge of irrigation, limiting the sharing of consistent and effective information across entities; the lack of a clear policy framework and long-term guidance for private individual irrigation; an associated lack of targeted technology development including limited adaptation to different local contexts, missing financial products linked to irrigation technology, and inadequate capacity building of farmers through extension services and demonstration sites. Workshop participants suggested a dedicated platform for more effective information exchange across the key actors identified in the events, improved capacity building on private irrigation, and a supportive policy and financial environment to ensure growth and sustainability of small-scale irrigation development in the country.

Author : Dede Aduayom Houeto,Abdoul K. Diamoutene,Loty Diop,Claudia Ringler
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2022
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:1356446903

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Smallholder Irrigation Technology Diffusion in Mali by Dede Aduayom Houeto,Abdoul K. Diamoutene,Loty Diop,Claudia Ringler Pdf

Author : Atuobi-Yeboah, Afua,Aberman, Noora-Lisa,Ringler, Claudia
Publisher : Intl Food Policy Res Inst
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2020-11-12
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Smallholder irrigation technology diffusion in Ghana: Insights from stakeholder mapping by Atuobi-Yeboah, Afua,Aberman, Noora-Lisa,Ringler, Claudia Pdf

Irrigated agriculture can support food and nutrition security, increase rural employment and incomes and can act as a buffer against growing climate variability and change. However, irrigation development has been slow in Africa south of the Sahara and Ghana is no exception. Out of a total potential irrigated area of close to 2 million ha, less than 20,000 ha large-scale irrigation and less than 200,000 ha of small-scale irrigation have been developed; but the latter is only an estimate. To identify entry points for accelerating small-scale irrigation development in Ghana, a national and a regional stakeholder Net-Map workshop were held in Accra and Tamale, respectively. The workshops suggest that a wide variety of actors from government, the private sector, international organizations and funders, research organizations and NGOs are involved in the diffusion of small-scale irrigation technologies. However, there are important differences between actors perceived to be key at the national and at the regional levels in northern Ghana. At the national level, diffusion of small-scale irrigation technologies is considered to be largely influenced by the Ghana Irrigation Development Authority together with a series of private sector actors focused on importation, distribution and financing of technologies. Farmers are considered to have no influence over the diffusion of small-scale irrigation, suggesting that small-scale irrigation is largely considered a supply-driven process. In northern Ghana, on the other hand, farmers are considered to be key influencers, although participants noted that much of this was potential influence, together with a larger and more diversified set of government stakeholders that are seen as regulators and possibly gatekeepers. For irrigation diffusion to successfully move from importation to distribution to benefiting smallholder farmers, all of these actors have to come together to better understand farmers’ needs and challenges. A multi-stakeholder platform could help to increase communication between farmers as the ultimate beneficiaries of small-scale irrigation technologies and the many other actors interested in supporting this process.

Author : Afua Atuobi-Yeboah,Noora-Lisa Aberman,Claudia Ringler
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2020
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:1355371254

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Smallholder Irrigation Technology Diffusion in Ghana by Afua Atuobi-Yeboah,Noora-Lisa Aberman,Claudia Ringler Pdf

Author : Bryan, Elizabeth,Hagos, Fitsum,Mekonnen, Dawit Kelemework,Gemeda, Demie Abera,Yimam, Seid
Publisher : Intl Food Policy Res Inst
Page : 42 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2020-07-21
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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The diffusion of small-scale irrigation technologies in Ethiopia: Stakeholder analysis using Net-Map by Bryan, Elizabeth,Hagos, Fitsum,Mekonnen, Dawit Kelemework,Gemeda, Demie Abera,Yimam, Seid Pdf

Small-scale irrigation (SSI) provides great benefits to farmers in terms of increased yields and profits, better food and nutrition security and greater resilience to climate shocks. Ethiopia has high potential for expanding SSI and has invested considerably in this area in recent years. Despite these investments, several challenges to further expansion of irrigation technologies remain. Different stakeholders in the country play important roles in overcoming these barriers to further scale technologies for SSI. This paper explores institutional arrangements for the diffusion of small-scale irrigation technologies by mapping the landscape of key actors involved, their interconnections, and their influence. This paper draws on an analysis of stakeholder data collected through two participatory workshops in Ethiopia, one at the national level and one at the Oromia regional level, using the Net-Map approach. Results show the dominance of government actors in the diffusion of SSI at both the national and regional levels, while most private sector and NGO actors remain in the periphery. Participants in both workshops highlighted the need for increased financing services to support the adoption of SSI and measures aimed at increasing the supply of high-quality irrigation equipment, such as modern water lifting technologies. One notable difference between the national and regional results was that at the regional level, farmers, and to some extent traders and input suppliers, were considered to be more influential in the diffusion of irrigation technologies, while they were considered marginal actors at the national level.

Author : Elizabeth Bryan,Fitsum Hagos,Dawit Mekonnen,Demie Abera Gemeda,Seid Hussen Yimam
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2020
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:1355370994

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The Diffusion of Small-scale Irrigation Technologies in Ethiopia by Elizabeth Bryan,Fitsum Hagos,Dawit Mekonnen,Demie Abera Gemeda,Seid Hussen Yimam Pdf

Author : Eva Schiffer and Douglas Waale
Publisher : Legare Street Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2023-07-18
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1020452781

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Tracing Power And Influence In Networks by Eva Schiffer and Douglas Waale Pdf

Networks are everywhere, and understanding how power and influence flow through them is vital for success in today's interconnected world. In this groundbreaking book, Schiffer and Waale introduce readers to the Net-Map tool and provide a step-by-step guide for using it to map out networks and identify key players. Packed with real-world examples and actionable insights, this book is a must-read for researchers, strategists, and anyone looking to gain a competitive edge. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Author : Benjamin Karikari,Francis Tetteh,Fred Kizito,Folorunso Mathew Akinseye,Christopher Mutungi,Bekele Hundie Kotu,Terry Ansah
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
Page : 223 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2024-04-17
Category : Science
ISBN : 9782832546475

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Sustainable intensification of smallholder farming systems in Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia by Benjamin Karikari,Francis Tetteh,Fred Kizito,Folorunso Mathew Akinseye,Christopher Mutungi,Bekele Hundie Kotu,Terry Ansah Pdf

Author : Cesar Carmona-Moreno,E. Crestaz,Y. Cimmarrusti,F. Farinosi,M. Biedler,A. Amani,A. Mishra,A. Carmona-Gutierrez
Publisher : IWA Publishing
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2021-09-15
Category : Science
ISBN : 1789062586

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Implementing the Water-Energy-Food- Ecosystems Nexus and Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals by Cesar Carmona-Moreno,E. Crestaz,Y. Cimmarrusti,F. Farinosi,M. Biedler,A. Amani,A. Mishra,A. Carmona-Gutierrez Pdf

The book’s primary intention is to serve as a roadmap for professionals working in developing countries interested in the Nexus Water-Energy-Food-Ecosystems (WEFE) approach. The book shows a multi-disciplinary approach, showcasing the importance of the proper use of Nexus WEFE when implementing certain development programs in regions around the globe. It can be presented as a manual for an individual that either wishes to implement intervention projects following the NEXUS approach or students interested in cooperation and development. The book begins with a general explanation of the theoretical concepts and implementation processes of Nexus WEFE and continues getting into case studies, explaining the importance of proper implementation and potential drawbacks and solutions to them. This book has a particular focus on the European Union cooperation policies when implementing such an approach in developing countries.

Author : Essegbemon Akpo,Christopher O. Ojiewo,Issoufou Kapran
Publisher : Springer
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2021-12-19
Category : Science
ISBN : 9811580162

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Enhancing Smallholder Farmers' Access to Seed of Improved Legume Varieties Through Multi-stakeholder Platforms by Essegbemon Akpo,Christopher O. Ojiewo,Issoufou Kapran Pdf

This open access book shares the experiences of Tropical Legumes III (TLIII) project in facilitating access to seed of improved legume varieties to smallholder farmers through innovation platforms. It highlights practices and guiding principles implemented in eight developing countries of sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia. This book details key processes that respective teams employed to create an innovation space that delivers seed, other inputs, knowledge and financial services to agricultural communities and most importantly, the underserved farmers in remote areas of the drylands. It offers valuable insights into the pathway to establishing, promoting and operating innovation platforms to enhance the performance and competitiveness of legume crops' value chains, and addresses critical issues that must be considered to make innovation platforms more sustainable and attractive to beneficiaries. The book offers a wealth of practical insights for development workers, technical staff, and project managers. This publication is all about TLIII community of practice. It will definitely inspire other development workers and scientists to share their own experiences for others to learn from.

Author : John A. Dixon,David P. Gibbon,Aidan Gulliver,Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Publisher : Food & Agriculture Org.
Page : 424 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9251046271

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Farming Systems and Poverty by John A. Dixon,David P. Gibbon,Aidan Gulliver,Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Pdf

A joint FAO and World Bank study which shows how the farming systems approach can be used to identify priorities for the reduction of hunger and poverty in the main farming systems of the six major developing regions of the world.

Author : Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Publisher : Food & Agriculture Org.
Page : 116 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2018-06-22
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789251068717

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Save and Grow by Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Pdf

The book offers a rich toolkit of relevant, adoptable ecosystem-based practices that can help the world's 500 million smallholder farm families achieve higher productivity, profitability and resource-use efficiency while enhancing natural capital.

Author : Gebrezgabher, Solomie,Leh, Mansoor,Merrey, D. J.,Kodua, T. T.,Schmitter, Petra
Publisher : International Water Management Institute (IWMI)
Page : 54 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2021-07-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789290909163

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Solar photovoltaic technology for small-scale irrigation in Ghana by Gebrezgabher, Solomie,Leh, Mansoor,Merrey, D. J.,Kodua, T. T.,Schmitter, Petra Pdf

Author : The World Bank
Publisher : World Bank Publications
Page : 685 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2012-02-21
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780821389447

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Agricultural Innovation Systems by The World Bank Pdf

Managing the ability of agriculture to meet rising global demand and to respond to the changes and opportunities will require good policy, sustained investments, and innovation - not business as usual. Investments in public Research and Development, extension, education, and their links with one another have elicited high returns and pro-poor growth, but these investments alone will not elicit innovation at the pace or on the scale required by the intensifying and proliferating challenges confronting agriculture. Experience indicates that aside from a strong capacity in Research and Development, the ability to innovate is often related to collective action, coordination, the exchange of knowledge among diverse actors, the incentives and resources available to form partnerships and develop businesses, and conditions that make it possible for farmers or entrepreneurs to use the innovations. While consensus is developing about what is meant by 'innovation' and 'innovation system', no detailed blueprint exists for making agricultural innovation happen at a given time, in a given place, for a given result. The AIS approach that looks at these multiple conditions and relationships that promote innovation in agriculture, has however moved from a concept to a sub-discipline with principles of analysis and action. AIS investments must be specific to the context, responding to the stage of development in a particular country and agricultural sector, especially the AIS. This sourcebook contributes to identifying, designing, and implementing the investments, approaches, and complementary interventions that appear most likely to strengthen AIS and to promote agricultural innovation and equitable growth. It emphasizes the lessons learned, benefits and impacts, implementation issues, and prospects for replicating or expanding successful practices. The information in this sourcebook derives from approaches that have been tested at different scales in different contexts. It reflects the experiences and evolving understanding of numerous individuals and organizations concerned with agricultural innovation, including the World Bank. This information is targeted to the key operational staff in international and regional development agencies and national governments who design and implement lending projects and to the practitioners who design thematic programs and technical assistance packages. The sourcebook can also be an important resource for the research community and nongovernmental organizations (NGOs).

Author : International Finance Corporation
Publisher : World Bank Publications
Page : 437 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2023-11-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781464819636

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Working with Smallholders by International Finance Corporation Pdf

Smallholder farmers are the stewards of more than 80 percent of the world’s farms. These small family businesses produce about one-third of the world’s food. In Africa and Asia, smallholders dominate the production of food crops, as well as export commodities such as cocoa, coffee, and cotton. However, smallholders and farm workers remain among the poorest segments of the population, and they are on the frontline of climate change. Smallholder farmers face constraints in accessing inputs, finance, knowledge, technology, labor, and markets. Raising farm-level productivity in a sustainable way is a key development priority. Agribusinesses are increasingly working with smallholder farmers in low- and middle-income countries to secure agricultural commodities. More productive smallholders boost rural incomes and economic growth, as well as reduce poverty. Smallholders also represent a growing underserved market for farm inputs, information, and financial services. Working with Smallholders: A Handbook for Firms Building Sustainable Supply Chains (third edition) shows agribusinesses how to engage more effectively with smallholders and to develop sustainable, resilient, and productive supply chains. The book compiles practical solutions and cutting-edge ideas to overcome the challenges facing smallholders. This third edition is substantially revised from the second edition and incorporates new material on the potential for digital technologies and sustainable farming. This handbook is written principally to outline opportunities for the private sector. The content may also be useful to the staffs of governmental or nongovernmental development programs working with smallholders, as well as to academic and research institutions.