A Gender Performance Indicator For Irrigation
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A Gender Performance Indicator For Irrigation
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Author : Barbara Van Koppen
language : en
Publisher: IWMI
Release Date : 2002
A Gender Performance Indicator For Irrigation written by Barbara Van Koppen and has been published by IWMI this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002 with Irrigation categories.
Although gender issues are today a priority on the agendas of irrigation policy makers, interventionists, farm leaders and researchers, there is still a considerable gap between positive intentions and concrete action. An important but hitherto ignored reason for this is the lack of adequate generic concepts and tools that are policy-relevant and can accommodate the vast variation in irrigation contexts worldwide. The Gender Performance Indicator for Irrigation (GPII) aims to fill this gap. In any particular scheme, this tool diagnoses the gendered organization of farming and gender-based inclusion or exclusion in irrigation institutions. It informs irrigation agencies what they themselves can do for effective change-if necessary. The tool also identifies gender issues beyond a strict mandate of irrigation water provision. The Indicator was applied and tested in nine case studies in Africa and Asia. The research report presents the underlying concepts, methodological guidelines and selected applications of the GPII.
The Impact Of Irrigation On Nutrition Health And Gender
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Author : Laia Domenech
language : en
Publisher: Intl Food Policy Res Inst
Release Date : 2013-04-11
The Impact Of Irrigation On Nutrition Health And Gender written by Laia Domenech and has been published by Intl Food Policy Res Inst this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-04-11 with Social Science categories.
Agriculture in Africa south of the Sahara (SSA) is still largely rainfed. SSA also exhibits the lowest crop yields for major staples in the world, largely due to low use of irrigation and fertilizer. Rainfed agriculture poses growing production risks with increased climate variability and change. At the same time, smallholder irrigation in the region developed rapidly over the past decade, albeit starting from very low levels. In addition to largely demand-driven irrigation development by smallholders, there is a significant push by donors for large-scale irrigation development, as well as some push for smallholder irrigation. There has also been a long-standing debate about whether irrigation in SSA should be large scale or small scale to achieve its potential. However, given the potentially high rewards, but also high possibility of failure, the assessment of irrigation potential must go beyond large scale versus small scale to integrate concerns regarding environmental sustainability, resource use efficiency, nutrition and health impacts, and womens empowerment. The hypothesis underlying this review paper is that how irrigation gets deployed in SSA will be decisive not only for environmental sustainability (such as deciding remaining forest cover in the region) and poverty reduction, but also for health, nutrition, and gender outcomes in the region. The focus of this paper is on the health, nutrition, and gender linkage. We find that to date, few studies have analyzed the impact of irrigation interventions on nutrition, health, and womens empowerment, despite the large potential of irrigation to affect these important variables. Irrigation interventions may have differential effects on different members in the household and in the community, such as irrigators, non-irrigators, children, and women. Measuring and understanding such differences, followed by improving design and implementation to maximize gender, health, and nutrition outcomes, could transform irrigation programs from focusing solely on increased food production toward becoming an integral component of poverty-reduction strategies.
Improving Gender Equity In Irrigation
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Author : Lefore, N.
language : en
Publisher: International Water Management Institute (IWMI)
Release Date : 2017-11-15
Improving Gender Equity In Irrigation written by Lefore, N. and has been published by International Water Management Institute (IWMI) this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-11-15 with Technology & Engineering categories.
Private Irrigation In Sub Saharan Africa Regional Seminar On Private Sector Participation And Irrigation Expansion In Sub Saharan Africa Accra Ghana 22 26 October 2001
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Author : Hilmy Sally
language : en
Publisher: IWMI
Release Date : 2011-10-21
Private Irrigation In Sub Saharan Africa Regional Seminar On Private Sector Participation And Irrigation Expansion In Sub Saharan Africa Accra Ghana 22 26 October 2001 written by Hilmy Sally and has been published by IWMI this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-10-21 with Agricultural development projects categories.
Only 4 percent of arable land in sub-Saharan Africa is irrigated, using just 2 percent of the available water resources. Furthermore, 18 percent of the area equipped for irrigation is not utilized at all and the intensity of use varies between 50 percent and 80 percent. This highlights the huge potential available for intensifying and expanding irrigated area, provided that the investments required can be successfully mobilized. However, it must be noted that if investments in irrigation are to yield satisfactory returns, investments must also be made in a series of related activities. Current global figures for the amount of private investment in irrigation confirm that good returns can indeed be achieved. Prospects for sub-Saharan Africa would be far more favorable if public development assistance, particularly foreign direct investments, did not show declining trends.
Water And Society Iii
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Author : C.A. Brebbia
language : en
Publisher: WIT Press
Release Date : 2015-07-15
Water And Society Iii written by C.A. Brebbia and has been published by WIT Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-07-15 with Technology & Engineering categories.
The proceedings from The Water and Society Conference 2015 aim to encourage trans-disciplinary communication on issues related to the nature of water, and its use and exploitation by society. The papers within this book demonstrate the need to bridge the gap between the broad spectrum of socio-political sciences and humanistic disciplines and specialists in physical sciences, biology, environmental sciences and health. The Water and Society conference series which began 2011 comprise of issues such as the need for clean and inexpensive water by an increasing global population, and the growing demands of Agriculture and Industry. The book deals with the interaction between water and energy systems, as well as the more technical aspects of water resources management and quality, in the aim to help the policy makers put forward policies and legislation that will lead to improved solutions for all. Topics covered include: Water as a human right; Water quality; Water resources contamination; Water sanitation and health; Water and disaster management; Future water demands; Irrigation and desertification.
Use Of Untreated Wastewater In Peri Urban Agriculture In Pakistan
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Author : Jeroen H.J. Ensink
language : en
Publisher: IWMI
Release Date : 2002
Use Of Untreated Wastewater In Peri Urban Agriculture In Pakistan written by Jeroen H.J. Ensink and has been published by IWMI this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002 with Irrigation farming categories.
The practice of using untreated wastewater for irrigation is widespread but has been largely ignored because the norm has always been that wastewater should be treated before use. Increasing water scarcity, lack of money for treatment and a clear willingness by farmers to use untreated wastewater have led to an uncontrolled expansion of wastewater use. It is therefore important to better document the practice of irrigation with untreated wastewater in order to find out how it can be improved within the financial possibilities of very low-income countries.
Review Of Selected Literature On Indicators Of Irrigation Performance
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Author : P. S. Rao
language : en
Publisher: IWMI
Release Date : 1993
Review Of Selected Literature On Indicators Of Irrigation Performance written by P. S. Rao and has been published by IWMI this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1993 with Irrigation categories.
Urban Wastewater
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Author : Wim van der Hoek
language : en
Publisher: IWMI
Release Date : 2002
Urban Wastewater written by Wim van der Hoek and has been published by IWMI this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002 with Irrigation farming categories.
Farming communities in water-scarce regions increasingly practice the use of urban wastewater in agriculture. Untreated urban wastewater is generally considered unacceptable for direct use because of potential health risks. However, in many parts of the world, poor farmers in peri-urban areas use untreated wastewater. This situation is considered likely to continue even in the foreseeable future due to the high investment cost associated with the installation of treatment facilities.
Gender Equitable Pathways To Achieving Sustainable Agricultural Intensification
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Author : CGIAR Research Program on Water, Land and Ecosystems (WLE).
language : en
Publisher: International Water Management Institute (IWMI). CGIAR Research Program on Water, Land and Ecosystems (WLE).
Release Date : 2018-02-15
Gender Equitable Pathways To Achieving Sustainable Agricultural Intensification written by CGIAR Research Program on Water, Land and Ecosystems (WLE). and has been published by International Water Management Institute (IWMI). CGIAR Research Program on Water, Land and Ecosystems (WLE). this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-02-15 with Social Science categories.
Land And Water Productivity Of Wheat In The Western Indo Gangetic Plains Of India And Pakistan
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Author : Intizar Hussain
language : en
Publisher: IWMI
Release Date : 2003
Land And Water Productivity Of Wheat In The Western Indo Gangetic Plains Of India And Pakistan written by Intizar Hussain and has been published by IWMI this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003 with Agricultural productivity categories.
The purpose of this study is to analyze variations in wheat yields and to assess the range of factors affecting wheat yields and profitability of wheat production in the selected irrigation systems in India and Pakistan. The study attempts to identify constraints and opportunities for closing the existing yield gaps. It is hypothesized that substantial gains in aggregate yields can be obtained by improved water management practices at the farm and irrigation-system levels.