This paper presents a methodological framework for revitalising small-scale irrigation schemes which are no longer performing well due to a combination of infrastructural, social-economic, institutional and governance problems, among others. The framework was developed as part of a project to rev...
Mwendera, Emmanuel
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Chilonda, Pius
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[Methodological framework for revitalisation of small-scale irrigation schemes in Southern Africa]
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Methodological framework for revitalisation of small-scale irrigation schemes in Southern Africa
Adequate operation and maintenance (O&M) of irrigation infrastructure sustains irrigation scheme facilities, reduces repair costs, helps the system last longer, and keeps irrigation efficiency at design levels. In cases where farmers do not have sufficient capacity to operate and maintain the irr...
Mwendera, Emmanuel
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Chilonda, Pius
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Chigura, Patrick
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[Options for operation and maintenance partnerships - a case study of Rupike Irrigation Scheme, Zimbabwe]
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Options for operation and maintenance partnerships - a case study of Rupike Irrigation Scheme, Zimbabwe
This paper presents a conceptual framework for revitalising small-scale irrigation schemes which are either performing poorly or have partially collapsed due to a combination of infrastructural, social-economic, institutional and governance problems, among others. The framework is based on the un...
Mwendera, Emmanuel
,
Chilonda, Pius
,
[Conceptual framework for revitalisation of small-scale irrigation schemes in southern Africa]
,
Conceptual framework for revitalisation of small-scale irrigation schemes in southern Africa