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Type:
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Working Paper |
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Author:
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McCartney, Matthew; Boelee, Eline; Cofie, Olufunke O.; Mutero, Clifford M. |
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Date:
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2007 |
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Agency:
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International Water Management Institute, Colombo, Sri Lanka |
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Series:
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IWMI Working Paper, no. 117 |
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URI:
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https://hdl.handle.net/10535/4744
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Sector:
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Agriculture
Water Resource & Irrigation |
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Region:
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Africa |
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Subject(s):
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development
water resources
irrigation
health
agriculture
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Abstract:
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"This paper provides a synopsis of environmental and health impacts arising from agricultural water development in sub-Saharan Africa and recommends ways to increase the sustainability of investments in irrigation by giving greater prominence to health and environmental concerns. The paper presents a conceptual framework for considering environmental and health issues in tandem; reviews current environmental and health assessment tools; describes national and donor policies; and analyzes current constraints to successful environmental and health planning and management. On the basis of findings, it makes recommendations to improve planning and management across a range of scales. The recommendations are of relevance to both water and agricultural planners and are timely, in the light of recent calls for significant increases in irrigation investment as a contribution to achieving the Millennium Development Goals."
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