Typology of irrigation systems in Ghana

Interest in African irrigation investment is growing. However, irrigation is not a monolithic concept, and the opportunities and risks can vary substantially by approach. To help provide an understanding of the variation, this paper builds on previous work to provide a detailed typology of irrigation systems as currently used in Ghana.

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Main Authors: Namara, Regassa E., Horowitz, L., Kolavalli, S., Kranjac-Berisavljevic, Gordana, Dawuni, B.N., Barry, Boubacar, Giordano, Mark
Format: Working Paper biblioteca
Language:English
Published: International Water Management Institute 2010
Subjects:typology, farmer-led irrigation, surface irrigation, communal irrigation systems, farmers, water users associations, smallholders, irrigation management, public sector, private sector, wastewater irrigation, groundwater irrigation, tube well irrigation, wells, case studies,
Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/39238
https://www.iwmi.cgiar.org/Publications/Working_Papers/working/WOR142.pdf
https://doi.org/10.5337/2011.200
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Summary:Interest in African irrigation investment is growing. However, irrigation is not a monolithic concept, and the opportunities and risks can vary substantially by approach. To help provide an understanding of the variation, this paper builds on previous work to provide a detailed typology of irrigation systems as currently used in Ghana.