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Promoting gender equality in irrigation

author(s) Theis, Sophie - Passarelli, Simone - Bryan, Elizabeth - Lefore, Nicole - Deneke, Seblewongle - Nyamadi, Ben - Mlote, Sophia
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Theis, Sophie; Passarelli, Simone; Bryan, Elizabeth; Lefore, Nicole; Deneke, Seblewongle; Nyamadi, Ben; and Mlote, Sophia. 2016. Promoting gender equality in irrigation. Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Small Scale Irrigation (FTF-ILSSI) Project Notes 1. Washington, D.C.: International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) and International Water Management Institute (IWMI).
Promoting gender equality in irrigation

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Abstract

Small-scale irrigation is increasingly recognized as a key strategy for enhancing agricultural productivity and food security under growing climate uncertainty in Africa south of the Sahara. Rainfed production dominates the region, but governments and other stakeholders are increasing investments in irrigation. As these efforts are being rolled out, the gender implications of irrigation must be consid-ered to ensure that both men and women have the opportunity to adopt irrigation technologies and benefit from these investments.

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