The Diffusion Of Small Scale Irrigation Technologies In Ethiopia Stakeholder Analysis Using Net Map

Author : Bryan, Elizabeth,Hagos, Fitsum,Mekonnen, Dawit Kelemework,Gemeda, Demie Abera,Yimam, Seid
Publisher : Intl Food Policy Res Inst
Page : 42 pages
File Size : 49,7 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 : 49,8 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 : Atuobi-Yeboah, Afua,Aberman, Noora-Lisa,Ringler, Claudia
Publisher : Intl Food Policy Res Inst
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 40,6 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 : Houeto, Dede Aduayom,Diamoutene, Abdoul K.,Diop, Loty,Ringler, Claudia
Publisher : Intl Food Policy Res Inst
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 54,6 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 : ElDidi, Hagar,Zhang, Wei,Gelaw, Fekadu,De Petris, Caterina,Blackmore, Ivy,Teka, Natnael,Yimam, Seid,Mekonnen, Dawit Kelemework,Ringler, Claudia,Meinzen-Dick, Ruth Suseela
Publisher : Intl Food Policy Res Inst
Page : 39 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2023-06-06
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Getting ahead of the game: Experiential learning for groundwater governance in Ethiopia by ElDidi, Hagar,Zhang, Wei,Gelaw, Fekadu,De Petris, Caterina,Blackmore, Ivy,Teka, Natnael,Yimam, Seid,Mekonnen, Dawit Kelemework,Ringler, Claudia,Meinzen-Dick, Ruth Suseela Pdf

The goal of this study is to assess the potential of game-based experiential learning in raising awareness and stimulating discussions about groundwater resource systems, the social dilemma in groundwater management, and the need for institutional arrangements (rules) governing this shared resource, as well as whether such awareness and community discussions lead to actual change in groundwater governance in Ethiopia. Groundwater management is highly complex, with many users sharing the same resource often without realizing their interconnectedness. Behavioral experiments (games) that simulate real-life common-pool resource use have shown promise as an experiential learning tool for improving resource governance. This study pilots an experiential learning intervention in Ethiopia using a groundwater game to help raise awareness of groundwater over-extraction and improve understanding of the importance of collective action in governance. The Meki River catchment in rural Ethiopia is a unique context where small-scale irrigation is expanding, but over extraction and competition over groundwater have not yet reached alarming levels. The groundwater game, adapted from Meinzen-Dick et al. (2016 and 2018), was played in 15 villages, accompanied by community-wide debriefing discussions in each village after the game to reflect on the process and lessons learned, and to stimulate discussions around groundwater governance. We carried out participant surveys to capture individual mental models regarding groundwater use and management, as well as any immediate learning effects. Focus group discussions were held in each village prior to the intervention to establish a baseline and again six months after the intervention to assess possible lasting effects. The findings indicate cognitive, normative and relational learning, including increased understanding of groundwater dynamics (such as the joint effect of diverse water uses and users), the importance of collective action in resource management, and the benefits of communication. We find gendered differences in decision-making about resource extraction in the game and evolvement of group-level resource management across no-communication, communication, and rule-making rounds of the game. We discuss community-wide learning and institutions-building, and considerations for future intervention designs. We recommend embedding experiential learning, facilitated by local extension officers or other community engagement practitioners, in intervention packages that include both technical assistance on water-conserving technologies and management approaches and support in building communities’ institutional capacity.

Author : Afua Atuobi-Yeboah,Noora-Lisa Aberman,Claudia Ringler
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,8 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 : Dede Aduayom Houeto,Abdoul K. Diamoutene,Loty Diop,Claudia Ringler
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,8 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 : Barbara van Koppen,Lesley Hope,Willem Colenbrander
Publisher : IWMI
Page : 28 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2013-03-06
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9789290907671

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Gender Aspects of Small-scale Private Irrigation in Africa by Barbara van Koppen,Lesley Hope,Willem Colenbrander Pdf

This Working Paper presents methodological and substantive findings of gender-differentiated quantitative farm household surveys about smallholder’s private irrigation technology adoption in Ghana and Zambia. Focusing on three gender variables, household headship, labor provision and plot management, the paper examines adoption rates, types of technologies and gendered labor provision in female- and male-headed households; compares adoption rates on women’s own plots with overall rates; compares women’s decision-making on irrigated plots and rainfed plots; and examines impacts of targeting strategies. Findings suggest that women are proactive irrigation adopters in spite of the many obstacles they face. Removing those obstacles serves both gender equality and irrigation policies.

Author : Bryan, Elizabeth,Lefore, Nicole
Publisher : Intl Food Policy Res Inst
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2024-07-01
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Women and small-scale irrigation: A review of the factors influencing gendered patterns of participation and benefits by Bryan, Elizabeth,Lefore, Nicole Pdf

Small-scale irrigation is expanding rapidly in parts of the world, especially sub-Saharan Africa, offering smallholder farmers an opportunity to improve their livelihoods, diets, and resilience to climate change among other benefits. Growing research focuses on the potential for small-scale irrigation to offer a pathway for women’s empowerment, yet the factors conditioning the relationship between small-scale irrigation and women’s empowerment are not well understood. The evidence tends to be scattered across context-specific case studies that focus on targeted outcomes, without distinguishing between technology types, scales, or approaches to irrigation systems or technologies. This paper synthesizes the issues related to gender and small-scale irrigation using a conceptual framework that highlights the linkages between elements of women’s empowerment and small-scale irrigation. Because gendered dynamics with small-scale irrigation play out differently depending on the scale of irrigation and the technologies used, this paper applies the framework to examine case studies across a typology of small-scale irrigation systems. The case studies cover a range of farming and livelihood systems in which women’s roles and gender relations vary, highlighting the importance of the opportunity structure or context in which irrigation takes place. This paper then draws lessons on the various ways in which small-scale irrigation, gender relations, and women’s empowerment interact and highlights areas where research gaps remain.

Author : Lire Ersado
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:931674310

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Small-Scale Irrigation Dams, Agricultural Production, and Health by Lire Ersado Pdf

The author looks at the feasibility and potential of instituting small-scale irrigation dams to reduce Ethiopia s dependence on rainfed agriculture and the associated food insecurity. He develops a theoretical framework to assess the welfare implications of irrigation development programs and provides empirical evidence from microdam construction and reforestation projects in northern Ethiopia. The author pays particular attention to health-related costs of establishing small-scale irrigation dams in areas prone to waterborne diseases. While the theoretical analyses imply that the net welfare impacts of irrigation dams cannot be known a priori due to potential health costs, the empirical evidence shows that current agricultural yield and farm profit have increased in villages with closer proximity to the dams than in those more distant. The increased disease incidence due to standing pools of water has, however, led to significant declines in the returns from investment in irrigation water. Households with poor health are less likely to adopt productivity-enhancing as well as resource-conserving technologies, which are crucial for achieving the ultimate goal of sustainable agricultural development. The ensuing sickness has also led to reduction in labor allocation to off-farm activities. The findings underline the importance of weighing beforehand the magnitude of potential economic benefits against health costs of water development programs. The overall evidence, however, suggests that carefully designed irrigation dams could significantly improve agricultural production and food security, particularly in areas where waterborne diseases pose negligible risk to health or can be cost-effectively controlled.

Author : Eva Schiffer and Douglas Waale
Publisher : Legare Street Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,9 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 : The World Bank
Publisher : World Bank Publications
Page : 685 pages
File Size : 46,7 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 : Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Publisher : Food & Agriculture Org.
Page : 116 pages
File Size : 41,8 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 : Bernard Vanlauwe,Piet van Asten,Guy Blomme
Publisher : Springer
Page : 399 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2014-10-07
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783319076621

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Challenges and Opportunities for Agricultural Intensification of the Humid Highland Systems of Sub-Saharan Africa by Bernard Vanlauwe,Piet van Asten,Guy Blomme Pdf

The humid highlands in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) are characterized by high population densities and require intensification. The Consortium for Improving Agriculture-based Livelihoods in Central Africa (CIALCA) has set up a research for development platform in various mandate areas in DR Congo, Burundi, and Rwanda, aiming to identify improved production, market, and nutrition options and facilitating the access for development partners to these options. This platform is supported by capacity building, multi-stakeholder dialogue, and monitoring and evaluation efforts. The conference, facilitated by CIALCA, aimed to (i) take stock of the state-of the art in agricultural intensification in the highlands of SSA and (ii) chart the way forward for agricultural research for development in the humid highlands of SSA, and more specifically in the recently launched Humidtropics Consortium Research Programme, through keynote, oral and poster presentations, and strategic panel discussions.

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 : 45,7 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.