relation: http://oar.icrisat.org/11742/
title: Transforming failing smallholder irrigation schemes in Africa: a theory of change
creator: Pittock, J
creator: Bjornlund, H
creator: van Rooyen, A
subject: Smallholder Agriculture
subject: Soil Science
subject: Water Resources
subject: Africa
subject: Sub-Saharan Africa
description: Drawing on the results of the Transforming Irrigation in Southern  Africa project, we assess positive transitions in smallholder irrigation  schemes. The project’s theory of change is evaluated. Soil  monitoring tools and agricultural innovation platforms were introduced  in five irrigation schemes in Mozambique, Tanzania and  Zimbabwe. The synergies between these interventions increased  both crop yields and profitability. This empowered farmers,  improved equity, and accelerated social learning and innovation.  The resulting, iterative cycles of change improved governance,  sustainability and socio-economic outcomes. The challenges of  scaling these interventions up and out are outlined.
publisher: Routledge
date: 2020-10
type: Article
type: PeerReviewed
format: application/pdf
language: en
identifier: http://oar.icrisat.org/11742/1/07900627.2020.pdf
identifier:   Pittock, J and Bjornlund, H and van Rooyen, A  (2020) Transforming failing smallholder irrigation schemes in Africa: a theory of change.  International Journal of Water Resources Development (TSI), 36 (S1).  S1-S19.  ISSN 0790-0627     
relation: https://doi.org/10.1080/07900627.2020.1819776
relation: doi:10.1080/07900627.2020.1819776