Farmer-based financing of operations in the Niger Valley irrigation schemes

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Authors
Abernethy, Charles L.
Sally, Hilmy
Lonsway, K.
Maman, C.
Date
2000
Language
en
Type
Report
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Abernethy, C. L.; Sally, H.; Lonsway, K.; Maman, C. 2000. Farmer-based financing of operations in the Niger Valley irrigation schemes. Colombo, Sri Lanka: International Water Management Institute (IWMI). v, 36p. (IWMI Research Report 037) doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.3910/2009.044
Permanent link to this item: http://hdl.handle.net/10568/39824
Internet URL: http://www.iwmi.cgiar.org/Publications/IWMI_Research_Reports/PDF/Pub037/Report37.pdf
Abstract/Description
Presents the results of case-studies of the functioning of four pump-based irrigation systems in the Niger River Valley. Prospects for sustainability are analyzed, especially in the light of the government's policy of promoting irrigator organizations to take over responsibilities for operation and maintenance.
Subjects
IRRIGATION MANAGEMENT; IRRIGATION SYSTEMS; RIVER BASIN DEVELOPMENT; SUSTAINABILITY; WATER RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT; LOW-LIFT IRRIGATION; LOW-LIFT PUMPS; FARMER MANAGED IRRIGATION SYSTEMS; FARMERS' ASSOCIATIONS; INSTITUTION BUILDING; PRIVATIZATION; PERFORMANCE EVALUATION; CONSTRAINTS; CASE STUDIES; FINANCING; COSTS; CLIMATE; FOOD PRODUCTION;
Countries
NIGER
Regions
WEST AFRICA
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