scholarly journals Small-scale irrigation development for sustainable rural development: a case study of the Tyhefu irrigation scheme

2006 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Babalwa Sishuta
Keyword(s):  
Rural Development ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Irrigation Scheme ◽  
Sustainable Rural Development ◽  
Irrigation Development ◽  
Small Scale Irrigation

scholarly journals Integrating Participatory Data Acquisition and Modelling of Irrigation Strategies to Enhance Water Productivity in a Small‐Scale Irrigation Scheme in Tigray, Ethiopia

2020 ◽  
Vol 69 (S1) ◽  
pp. 23-37
Author(s):  
Solomon Habtu ◽  
Teklu Erkossa ◽  
Jochen Froebrich ◽  
Filmon Tquabo ◽  
Degol Fissehaye ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Data Acquisition ◽  
Water Productivity ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Irrigation Scheme ◽  
Small Scale Irrigation

scholarly journals Shallow groundwater in sub-Saharan Africa: neglected opportunity for sustainable intensification of small-scale agriculture?

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
John Gowing ◽  
Geoff Parkin ◽  
Nathan Forsythe ◽  
David Walker ◽  
Alemseged Tamiru Haile ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Groundwater Resources ◽  
Climatic Variability ◽  
Shallow Groundwater ◽  
Sustainable Intensification ◽  
Sub Saharan Africa ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Groundwater Levels ◽  
Sub Saharan ◽  
Small Scale Irrigation

Abstract. There is a need for an evidence-based approach to identify how best to support development of groundwater for small scale irrigation in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). We argue that it is important to focus this effort on shallow groundwater resources which are most likely to be used by poor rural communities in SSA. However, it is important to consider constraints, since shallow groundwater resources are likely to be vulnerable to over-exploitation and climatic variability. We examine here the opportunities and constraints and draw upon evidence from Ethiopia. We present a methodology for assessing and interpreting available shallow groundwater resources and argue that participatory monitoring of local water resources is desirable and feasible. We consider possib le models for developing distributed small-scale irrigation and assess its technical feasibility. Because of power limits on water lifting and also because of available technology for well construction, groundwater at depths of 50 m or 60 m cannot be regarded as easily accessible for small-scale irrigation. We therefore adopt a working definition of shallow groundwater as < 20 m depth. This detailed case study in the Dangila woreda in Ethiopia explores the feasibility of exploiting shallow groundwater for small-scale irrigation over a range of rainfall conditions. Variability of rainfall over the study period (9 % to 96 % probability of non-exceedance) does not translate into equivalent variability in groundwater levels and river baseflow. Groundwater levels, monitored by local communities, persist into the dry season to at least the end of December in most shallow wells, indicating that groundwater is available for irrigation use after the cessation of the wet season. Arguments historically put forward against the promotion of groundwater use for agriculture in SSA on the basis that aquifers are unproductive and irrigation will have unacceptable impacts on wetlands and other groundwater-dependent ecosystems appear exaggerated. It would be unwise to generalise from this case study to the whole of SSA, but useful insights into the wider issues are revealed by the case study approach. We believe there is a case for arguing that shallow groundwater in sub-Saharan Africa represents a neglected opportunity for sustainable intensification of small-scale agriculture.

scholarly journals IMPLICATION OF DEMOGRAPHIC DIMENSION IN SUSTAINABLE RURAL DEVELOPMENT. CASE STUDY: RÂŞCA VALLEY BASIN

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Florin Constantin MIHAI
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Rural Development ◽  
Development Process ◽  
Development Stage ◽  
Historical Events ◽  
Sustainable Rural Development ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Rural Space ◽  
Demographic Indicators

This paper aims to capture the importance of demographic dimension in thesustainable development process of the rural space. From a series ofstatistics data we realized an analysis of demographic indicators, which ithelped us to trace the development trends characteristic for our area ofstudy. To understand the evolution in time and the implications of humanresource in the process of development it was necessary referencing themwith national or local historical events. Demographic dimension analysishighlights the development stage of rural space and help the formulation ofthe future local policies that regard the sustainable development.

scholarly journals Role of Small and Medium Enterprises on Sustainable Rural Development: A Case Study of Sindh Province

2011 ◽  
Vol 7 (8) ◽  
Author(s):  
Anwar Ali Shah G.Syed ◽  
Asad Raza Abidi ◽  
Ikhtiar Ahmed Ghumro ◽  
Fayyaz Raza Chandio ◽  
Faiz.M. Shaikh
Keyword(s):  
Rural Development ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Sustainable Rural Development ◽  
Sindh Province ◽  
Medium Enterprises
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