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Abstract
Emerging evidence and site-specific assessments suggest that irrigation infrastructure projects and reforms in West Africa have failed to achieve proposed targets. We evaluate this proposition by conducting a systematic review of 47 irrigation scheme assessments evaluating performances of 147 irrigation schemes. We find that 83% of the assessments identify the considered irrigation schemes as underperforming in terms of achieved benefits and/or maintenance over time. The observed problems are rooted in unclear project objectives, lack of post-project accountability, and failure to consider all stakeholders. Lessons from the past need to be taken on board to avoid unsuccessful investments in the future.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 127919 |
Journal | Journal of Hydrology |
Early online date | 14 May 2022 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Jul 2022 |
Research Beacons, Institutes and Platforms
- Global Development Institute
- Manchester Environmental Research Institute
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GCRF: DAMS 2.0: Design and assessment of resilient and sustainable interventions in water-energy-food-environment Mega-Systems
Hulme, D., Anderson, K., Bottacin Busolin, A., Dimova, R., Foster, T., Harou, J., Imai, K., Larkin, A., Lavers, T., Mancarella, P., Mutale, J., Panteli, M., Sen, K. & Whittington, D.
1/10/17 → 31/12/21
Project: Research