http://oar.icrisat.org/id/eprint/11621 2020-09-13T15:08:07Z info:eu-repo/semantics/descriptiveMetadata http://oar.icrisat.org/11621/ The importance of learning processes in transitioning small-scale irrigation schemes Parry, K van Rooyen, A F Bjornlund, H Kissoly, L Moyo, M de Sousa, W Tanzania Irrigation Agriculture-Farming, Production, Technology, Economics Zimbabwe Mozambique Many small-scale irrigation schemes are dysfunctional, and learning, innovation and evaluation are required to facilitate sustainable transitions. Using quantitative and qualitative data from five irrigation schemes in sub-Saharan Africa, we analyze how learning and change arose in response to: soil monitoring tools, which triggered a deep learning cycle; and agricultural innovation platforms, which helped develop a social learning system. Knowledge generation and innovation were driven by the incentives of more profitable farming. Learning and change spread to farmers without the tools, and learning at different levels resulted in extension and governance stakeholders facilitating profound institutional change. Routledge 2020-06 Article PeerReviewed application/pdf en http://oar.icrisat.org/11621/1/07900627-2020.pdf Parry, K and van Rooyen, A F and Bjornlund, H and Kissoly, L and Moyo, M and de Sousa, W (2020) The importance of learning processes in transitioning small-scale irrigation schemes. International Journal of Water Resources Development (TSI). pp. 1-25. ISSN 0790-0627 https://doi.org/10.1080/07900627.2020.1767542 doi:10.1080/07900627.2020.1767542 info:eu-repo/semantics/objectFile info:eu-repo/semantics/humanStartPage