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Typology of irrigation systems in Ghana

author(s) Namara, Regassa E. - Horowitz, L. - Kolavalli, S. - Kranjac-Berisavljevic, Gordana - Dawuni, B.N. - Barry, Boubacar - Giordano, Mark
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  • Western Africa
  • Sub-Saharan Africa
  • Africa
  • World
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Namara, Regassa E.; Horowitz, L.; Kolavalli, S.; Kranjac-Berisavljevic, G.; Dawuni, B. N.; Barry, Boubacar; Giordano, Mark. 2010. Typology of irrigation systems in Ghana. Colombo, Sri Lanka: International Water Management Institute (IWMI). 27p. (IWMI Working Paper 142) doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.5337/2011.200
Typology of irrigation systems in Ghana

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Abstract

Interest in African irrigation investment is growing. However, irrigation is not a monolithic concept, and the opportunities and risks can vary substantially by approach. To help provide an understanding of the variation, this paper builds on previous work to provide a detailed typology of irrigation systems as currently used in Ghana.

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