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Promoting multiple-use water services by leveraging existing rural water supply and smallholder farmer groups, Malawi

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  • Rochelle H. Holm
  • Ralph P. Hall
  • Suresh Muthukrishnan
  • Tiwonge Munthali
  • Margret Sinda

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Multiple-use water services (MUS) can enhance the benefits communities receive from the productive use of water. This article uses household surveys, water samples, focus groups and key informant interviews to examine the potential of MUS in northern Malawi. Specific attention is given to the role of existing rural water supply options and knowledge held by an established smallholder rice farmer group. The study finds that expanding MUS requires: (1) forming MUS coalitions between communities, NGOs and business associations; (2) identifying appropriate MUS practices and markets; (3) undertaking community and water availability assessments; and (4) designing services aligned with these assessments.

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  • Rochelle H. Holm & Ralph P. Hall & Suresh Muthukrishnan & Tiwonge Munthali & Margret Sinda, 2021. "Promoting multiple-use water services by leveraging existing rural water supply and smallholder farmer groups, Malawi," International Journal of Water Resources Development, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 37(2), pages 321-338, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:cijwxx:v:37:y:2021:i:2:p:321-338
    DOI: 10.1080/07900627.2020.1765745
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    1. Jayasiri, M.M.J.G.C.N. & Dayawansa, N.D.K. & Yadav, Sudhir, 2023. "Assessing the roles of farmer organizations for effective agricultural water management in Sri Lanka," Agricultural Systems, Elsevier, vol. 205(C).

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