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Farmer-Based Financing of Operations in the Niger Valley Irrigation Schemes

Abernethy, Charles L., Sally, Hilmy, Lonsway, Kurt, and Chegou Maman. 2000. "Farmer-Based Financing of Operations in the Niger Valley Irrigation Schemes ." International Water Management Institute (IWMI), Colombo, Sri Lanka(Series: IWMI Research Report, no. 37). (Working Paper)

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Abstract

"Presents the results of case-studies of the functioning of four pump-based irrigation systems in the Niger River Valley. Prospects for sustainability are analyzed, especially in the light of the government's policy of promoting irrigator organizations to take over responsibilities for operation and maintenance."

Document Type:Working Paper
Keywords:irrigation--Niger
cooperatives--Niger
rural development--Niger
institutional design--Niger
water resources--Niger
farmer-managed irrigation--Niger
Ostrom, Elinor
design principles--Niger
ID Code:4105

 

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