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