Assessing the growth potential of farmer-led irrigation development in sub-Saharan Africa

Project Details

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
Short titleR:HDD HDZ/ESRC/Woodhouse250413
StatusFinished
Effective start/end date1/01/1530/06/18

UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This project contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  • SDG 2 - Zero Hunger
  • SDG 6 - Clean Water and Sanitation
  • SDG 17 - Partnerships for the Goals

Keywords

  • irrigation
  • farmers
  • agriculture
  • water management

Research Beacons, Institutes and Platforms

  • Global inequalities
  • Global Development Institute

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