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Description
International commitment to funding African Irrigation is rising as a response to increased food prices and continuing low productivity of agricultural production in sub-Saharan Africa.
This research project, funded by ESRC – DFID, brings together a team of social science researchers and irrigation scientists from the UK, Europe and Africa. The project seeks to understand if current investment by farmers in small-scale irrigation can offer a model for broad-based economic growth in rural areas of Africa.
A clear systematic analysis of existing initiatives will inform policies to generate growth in agricultural productivity, give a greater understanding of social and economic consequences, of changing land and water rights, and the choices of technical and financial support required
This research project, funded by ESRC – DFID, brings together a team of social science researchers and irrigation scientists from the UK, Europe and Africa. The project seeks to understand if current investment by farmers in small-scale irrigation can offer a model for broad-based economic growth in rural areas of Africa.
A clear systematic analysis of existing initiatives will inform policies to generate growth in agricultural productivity, give a greater understanding of social and economic consequences, of changing land and water rights, and the choices of technical and financial support required
| Short title | R:HDD HDZ/ESRC/Woodhouse250413 |
|---|---|
| Status | Finished |
| Effective start/end date | 1/01/15 → 30/06/18 |
Collaborative partners
- The University of Manchester (lead)
- Nelson Mandela African Institute of Science and Technology NMAIST (Joint applicant)
- Instituto Superior Politecnico de Manica ISPM (Joint applicant)
- Wageningen University (Joint applicant)
- The University of Sheffield (Sub-contractor)
Keywords
- irrigation
- farmers
- agriculture
- water management
Research Beacons, Institutes and Platforms
- Global inequalities
- Global Development Institute
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Research output
- 1 Article
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African Farmer-led Irrigation Development: re-framing agricultural policy and investment?
Woodhouse, P., Veldwisch, G. J., Venot, J-P., Brockington, D., Komakech, H. & Manjichi, Â., 2017, In: Journal of Peasant Studies. 44, 1, p. 213-233 20 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access
Press/Media
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Invisible irrigators: how small-scale Tanzanian farmers are making a difference
24/01/17
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert comment