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

author(s) Gowing, J. - Walker, D. - Parkin, G. - Forsythe, N. - Haile, A. - T, . - Ayenew, D.A.
from UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO)
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  • Eastern Africa
  • Sub-Saharan Africa
  • Africa
  • World
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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

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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

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