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Small-scale irrigation expansion along the dam-regulated Tekeze River in Northern Ethiopia

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  • Sofie Annys
  • Steven Van Passel
  • Joost Dessein
  • Tesfaalem Ghebreyohannes
  • Enyew Adgo
  • Jan Nyssen

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Based on extensive field information, farmer-led small-scale irrigation systems along the dam-regulated Tekeze River is investigated and the likelihood of future irrigation expansion within the area with modelled potential is discussed, considering facilitating and hampering factors. Due to dam-induced hydrologic alterations, downstream socio-ecological systems have strongly transformed as the irrigated area has quadrupled and the post-dam potential for perennial crop cultivation has attracted numerous migrant investors to the area, inducing inequalities but also providing opportunities. Future dam construction should involve tailored policy interventions to facilitate irrigation expansion, while safeguarding equal and sustainable access to water and land.

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  • Sofie Annys & Steven Van Passel & Joost Dessein & Tesfaalem Ghebreyohannes & Enyew Adgo & Jan Nyssen, 2021. "Small-scale irrigation expansion along the dam-regulated Tekeze River in Northern Ethiopia," International Journal of Water Resources Development, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 37(5), pages 819-840, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:cijwxx:v:37:y:2021:i:5:p:819-840
    DOI: 10.1080/07900627.2020.1808446
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