Typology of irrigation systems in Ghana

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 irrigatio...

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Main Authors: Namara, Regassa E., Horowitz, L., Kolavalli, S., Kranjac-Berisavljevic, Gordana, Dawuni, B.N., Barry, Boubacar, Giordano, Mark
Format: Artículo preliminar
Language:Inglés
Published: International Water Management Institute 2010
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/39238
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Summary: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.