http://oar.icrisat.org/id/eprint/11742 2021-03-15T05:29:54Z info:eu-repo/semantics/descriptiveMetadata http://oar.icrisat.org/11742/ Transforming failing smallholder irrigation schemes in Africa: a theory of change Pittock, J Bjornlund, H van Rooyen, A Smallholder Agriculture Soil Science Water Resources Africa Sub-Saharan Africa 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. Routledge 2020-10 Article PeerReviewed application/pdf en http://oar.icrisat.org/11742/1/07900627.2020.pdf 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 https://doi.org/10.1080/07900627.2020.1819776 doi:10.1080/07900627.2020.1819776 info:eu-repo/semantics/objectFile info:eu-repo/semantics/humanStartPage