Agricultural and Biological Sciences
8 years ago

Irrigation Schemes in Niger Valley Empower Farmers to Finance Operations

Research Report. International Water Management Institute
Farmer-based financing of operations in the Niger Valley irrigation schemes
C. L. Abernethy, Hilmy Sally, K. A. Lonsway, Chegou Maman

Paper Summary

The article discusses how four irrigation systems in the Niger River Valley are being studied to see if they can be sustainable. The government wants local farmers to take over the responsibility of running and maintaining these systems.

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