Can shallow groundwater sustain small-scale irrigated agriculture in sub-Saharan Africa?
Evidence from N-W Ethiopia. Groundwater for Sustainable Development
Abstract
This research presents an evidence-based approach to identify how best to support development of groundwater for small- scale irrigation in sub-Saharan Africa. The authors argue that it is important to focus this effort on shallow groundwater resources. They demonstrate and test this proposal in Dangila woreda, north- western highlands of Ethiopia, conducting a multimethod groundwater recharge assessment utilising formal and community-based monitoring, field investigation and existing published data.
This work is part of the REACH 鈥業mproving Water Security for the Poor鈥� programme
Citation
Gowing, J., Walker, D., Parkin, G., Forsythe, N., Haile, A. T., Ayenew, D.A. (2020) Can shallow groundwater sustain small-scale irrigated agriculture in sub-Saharan Africa? Evidence from N-W Ethiopia. Groundwater for Sustainable Development, 10.