Can shallow groundwater sustain small-scale irrigated agriculture in sub-Saharan Africa?

Evidence from N-W Ethiopia. Groundwater for Sustainable Development

From:
Department for International Development
Published
1 October 2019
Country:
Ethiopia
Document Type:
Journal Article
Theme:
Water and Sanitation
Authors:
Gowing, J, Walker, D, Parkin, G, Forsythe, N, Haile, A,T,, Ayenew, D.A.

Abstract

This research presents an evidence-based approach to identify how best to support development of groundwater for small- scale irrigation in sub-Saharan Africa. The authors argue that it is important to focus this effort on shallow groundwater resources. They demonstrate and test this proposal in Dangila woreda, north- western highlands of Ethiopia, conducting a multimethod groundwater recharge assessment utilising formal and community-based monitoring, field investigation and existing published data.

This work is part of the REACH ‘Improving Water Security for the Poor’ programme

Citation

Gowing, J., Walker, D., Parkin, G., Forsythe, N., Haile, A. T., Ayenew, D.A. (2020) Can shallow groundwater sustain small-scale irrigated agriculture in sub-Saharan Africa? Evidence from N-W Ethiopia. Groundwater for Sustainable Development, 10.

Can shallow groundwater sustain small-scale irrigated agriculture in sub-Saharan Africa? Evidence from N-W Ethiopia. Groundwater for Sustainable Development

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