Modernisation and African farmer-led irrigation development: Ideology, policies and practices
In both Mozambique and Tanzania, farmer-led development of irrigation is widespread, yet it is little recognised in irrigation policies and is under-supported by the government. This paper explores how this situation is exacerbated by modernisation ideas in irrigation policy and professional think...
Main Authors: | Chris de Bont, Janwillem Liebrand, Gert Jan Veldwisch, Philip Woodhouse |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Water Alternatives Association
2019-02-01
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Series: | Water Alternatives |
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Online Access: | http://www.water-alternatives.org/index.php/alldoc/articles/vol12/v12issue1/481-a12-1-7/file |
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