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The role of climate and loan financing information on solar irrigation adoption among cocoa farmers in Ghana

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  • Muller, L. C.F.E.
  • Bell, A. R.
  • Buisson, Marie-Charlotte

    (International Water Management Institute)

  • Calvo-Hernandez, C.
  • Gbodji, Kekeli Kofi

    (International Water Management Institute)

  • Obahoundje, Salomon

    (International Water Management Institute)

  • Zane, Giulia

    (International Water Management Institute)

  • Schaafsma, M.

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  • Muller, L. C.F.E. & Bell, A. R. & Buisson, Marie-Charlotte & Calvo-Hernandez, C. & Gbodji, Kekeli Kofi & Obahoundje, Salomon & Zane, Giulia & Schaafsma, M., 2026. "The role of climate and loan financing information on solar irrigation adoption among cocoa farmers in Ghana," Papers published in Journals (Open Access), International Water Management Institute.
    • Handle: RePEc:iwt:jounls:181477
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecolecon.2026.108925
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