This report outlines a business model approach to assessing the feasibility and for encouraging investment in smallholder solar pump irrigation. It also proposes a new methodology for mapping the suitability of solar energy-based irrigation pumps. The proposed business model framework and the met...
Otoo, Miriam
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Lefore, Nicole
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Schmitter, Petra
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Barron, Jennie
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Gebregziabher, Gebrehaweria
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[Business model scenarios and suitability: smallholder solar pump-based irrigation in Ethiopia. Agricultural Water Management – Making a Business Case for Smallholders]
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Business model scenarios and suitability: smallholder solar pump-based irrigation in Ethiopia. Agricultural Water Management – Making a Business Case for Smallholders
Understanding the gender dimensions of community-based groundwater governance is important because men and women differ in their need for and having access to groundwater, and their participation in the development, management and monitoring of the resource. The leading role played by women in ob...
Nigussie, Likimyelesh
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Barron, Jennie
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Haile, Alemseged Tamiru
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Lefore, Nicole
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Gowing, J.
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[Gender dimensions of community-based groundwater governance in Ethiopia: using citizen science as an entry point]
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Gender dimensions of community-based groundwater governance in Ethiopia: using citizen science as an entry point
This paper provides a brief synthesis of research conducted on gender in irrigation, and the tools and frameworks used in the past to promote improvement for women in on-farm agricultural water management. It then presents results from the pilot of the Gender in Irrigation Learning and Improvemen...
Lefore, Nicole
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Weight, Elizabeth
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Mukhamedova, Nozilakhon
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[Improving gender equity in irrigation: application of a tool to promote learning and performance in Malawi and Uzbekistan]
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Improving gender equity in irrigation: application of a tool to promote learning and performance in Malawi and Uzbekistan
Merrey, D. J.
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Lefore, Nicole
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[Improving the availability and effectiveness of rural and “Micro” finance for small-scale irrigation in Sub-Saharan Africa: a review of lessons learned]
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Improving the availability and effectiveness of rural and “Micro” finance for small-scale irrigation in Sub-Saharan Africa: a review of lessons learned
The rapid development of farmer-led irrigation is increasing agricultural productivity, incomes, employment and nutrition, but it might well not achieve its full potential. Small-scale irrigators tend to be younger, male and better-off. Women and resource-poor farmers – the majority of farmers in...
Lefore, Nicole
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Giordano, Meredith A.
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Ringler, C.
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Barron, Jennie
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[Sustainable and equitable growth in farmer-led irrigation in Sub-Saharan Africa: what will it take?]
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Sustainable and equitable growth in farmer-led irrigation in Sub-Saharan Africa: what will it take?