| dc.contributor.author |
Awulachew, Seleshi Bekele |
|
| dc.contributor.author |
Yilma, Aster Denekew |
|
| dc.contributor.author |
Loulseged, Makonnen |
|
| dc.contributor.author |
Loiskandl, Willibald |
|
| dc.contributor.author |
Ayana, Mekonnen |
|
| dc.contributor.author |
Alamirew, Tena |
|
| dc.date.accessioned |
2009-09-03T15:00:13Z |
|
| dc.date.available |
2009-09-03T15:00:13Z |
|
| dc.date.issued |
2007 |
en_US |
| dc.identifier.uri |
https://hdl.handle.net/10535/4738 |
|
| dc.description.abstract |
"This working paper provides results of a broad assessment of water resources and a database of irrigation development and potential in Ethiopia. The country is blessed with ample water resources in central, western and south western parts, while most of northeastern and eastern parts of the country are relatively dry. Hence, despite abundance in some parts of the country, there is high water-scarcity due to lack of water control infrastructure. Given the amount of water available, it is evident that the promotion of water development technologies, especially irrigation, can provide an opportunity to improve productivity of land and labor and increase production volumes. To utilize the advantages of irrigation development, Ethiopia is increasingly investing in this sector. However, there is no clear information and database available. This paper responds to the information requirement on the database of water resources, its potential, extent of irrigation development, and status." |
en_US |
| dc.language |
English |
en_US |
| dc.relation.ispartofseries |
IWMI Working Paper, no. 123 |
en_US |
| dc.subject |
irrigation |
en_US |
| dc.subject |
river basins |
en_US |
| dc.title |
Water Resources and Irrigation Development in Ethiopia |
en_US |
| dc.type |
Working Paper |
en_US |
| dc.type.methodology |
Case Study |
en_US |
| dc.publisher.workingpaperseries |
International Water Management Institute, Colombo, Sri Lanka |
en_US |
| dc.coverage.region |
Africa |
en_US |
| dc.coverage.country |
Ethiopia |
en_US |
| dc.subject.sector |
Water Resource & Irrigation |
en_US |