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Bridging the gap: Analysis of systemic barriers to irrigation technology supply businesses in Ethiopia

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  • Teferi, Ermias Tesfaye

    (International Water Management Institute)

  • Assefa, Tewodros T.
  • Tilahun, Seifu A.
  • Wassie, Solomon Bizuayehu

    (International Water Management Institute)

  • Minh, Thai Thi

    (International Water Management Institute)

  • Béné, Christophe

    (International Water Management Institute)

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  • Teferi, Ermias Tesfaye & Assefa, Tewodros T. & Tilahun, Seifu A. & Wassie, Solomon Bizuayehu & Minh, Thai Thi & Béné, Christophe, 2024. "Bridging the gap: Analysis of systemic barriers to irrigation technology supply businesses in Ethiopia," Papers published in Journals (Open Access), International Water Management Institute.
    • Handle: RePEc:iwt:jounls:152048
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.agwat.2024.109004
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