Assessing Performance of Small‐Scale Pumped Irrigation Systems in sub‐Saharan Africa: Evidence from a Systematic Review

Kamwamba-Mtethiwa, Jean; Knox, Jerry W.

doi:10.1002/ird.1950

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“…Lack of data on conjunctive use situations in SSA -Currently, little information is available on the extent of groundwater use and its impact on farmers' livelihoods in SSA (Kamwamba-Mtethiwa et al 2016). Even less is known on conjunctive surface water and groundwater use practices.…”

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Water user associations: a review of approaches and alternative management options for Sub-Saharan Africa

Aarnoudse¹,

Closas²,

Lefore³

2018

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Working PapersThe publications in this series record the work and thinking of IWMI researchers, and knowledge that the Institute's scientific management feels is worthy of documenting. This series will ensure that scientific data and other information gathered or prepared as a part of the research work of the Institute are recorded and referenced. Working Papers could include project reports, case studies, conference or workshop proceedings, discussion papers or reports on progress of research, country-specific research reports, monographs, etc. Working Papers may be copublished, by IWMI and partner organizations.Although most of the reports are published by IWMI staff and their collaborators, we welcome contributions from others. Each report is reviewed internally by IWMI staff. The reports are published and distributed both in hard copy and electronically (www.iwmi.org) and where possible all data and analyses will be available as separate downloadable files. Reports may be copied freely and cited with due acknowledgment. About IWMIIWMI's mission is to provide evidence-based solutions to sustainably manage water and land resources for food security, people's livelihoods and the environment. IWMI works in partnership with governments, civil society and the private sector to develop scalable agricultural water management solutions that have a tangible impact on poverty reduction, food security and ecosystem health.

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Section: Opportunities and Threats In The Ssa Contextmentioning

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Water user associations: a review of approaches and alternative management options for Sub-Saharan Africa

Aarnoudse¹,

Closas²,

Lefore³

2018

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“…In Malawi, the frequency of droughts has been increasing suggesting that rain-fed agricultural systems may not be sustainable (Chidanti, 2011). To redress the situation, Malawi has been promoting small scale irrigation technologies (Wiyo and Mtethiwa, 2014;Kamwamba-Mtethiwa et al, 2016).…”

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Diffusion of small-scale pumped irrigation technologies and their association with farmer-led irrigation development in Malawi

Kamwamba-Mtethiwa

Wiyo

Knox

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Water International

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Adoption of small-scale pumped irrigation technologies were evaluated using field surveys in Malawi.Four pumped systems were identified, distinguished by ownership (group vs individual) and technology (treadle vs motorized). Farmer access to pumps was either through organizational support (incentivised) or privately (self-motivated) with progression depending on the mode of access and farmers attributes.Self-motivated farmers had better socio-economic status and access to knowledge supporting the pumps' continued-use. Conversely, incentives drive the uptake of other pumps and the provision of continued external support reinforced their continued-use. Farmers need to be supported beyond affordability by safeguarding the availability and maintenance of pumps.

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“…Irrigation would be particularly valuable in areas where the probability of dry days is already high and likely to increase, as studies in the region have shown the limitation in agricultural production due to the uneven distribution of rainfall (Barron et al 2003). However, the viability of the development of large-scale irrigation schemes in Sub-Saharan Africa has been questioned (Adhikari et al 2015;Williams 2015), with small-scale irrigation, along with rainwater harvesting and soil water conservation methods, often promoted as more feasible options, especially for crop production in dry seasons (Kamwamba-Mtethiwa et al 2016;Gowing et al 2016).…”

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Future changes and uncertainty in decision-relevant measures of East African climate

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The need for the development of adaptation strategies for climate change in Africa is becoming critical. For example, infrastructure with a long lifespan now needs to be designed or adapted to account for a future climate that will be different from the past or present. There is a growing necessity for the climate information used in decision making to change from traditional science-driven metrics to decision-driven metrics. This is particularly relevant in East Africa, where limited adaptation and socioeconomic capacity make this region acutely vulnerable to climate change. Here, we employ an interdisciplinary consultation process to define and analyse a number of such decision-oriented metrics. These metrics take a holistic approach, addressing the key East African sectors of agriculture, water supply, fisheries, flood management, urban infrastructure and urban health. A multifaceted analysis of multimodel climate projections then provides a repository of user-focused information on climate change and its uncertainties, for all metrics and seasons and two future time horizons. The spatial character and large intermodel uncertainty of changes in temperature and rainfall metrics are described, as well as those of other relevant metrics such as evaporation and solar radiation. Intermodel relationships amongst metrics are also explored, with two clear clusters forming around rainfall and temperature metrics. This latter analysis determines the extent to which model weights could, or could not, be applied across multiple climate metrics. Further work must now focus on maximising the utility of model projections, and developing tailored risk-based communication strategies.

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Assessing Performance of Small‐Scale Pumped Irrigation Systems in sub‐Saharan Africa: Evidence from a Systematic Review

Cited by 31 publications

References 46 publications

Water user associations: a review of approaches and alternative management options for Sub-Saharan Africa

Water user associations: a review of approaches and alternative management options for Sub-Saharan Africa

Diffusion of small-scale pumped irrigation technologies and their association with farmer-led irrigation development in Malawi

Future changes and uncertainty in decision-relevant measures of East African climate

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