Review of the Malawi Irrigation Sector: Challenges and Opportunities - Wiyo, Kenneth Alfred;Mtethiwa, Jean Tiyamike
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This book reviews the state of irrigation in Malawi including challenges facing the sector and the promising opportunities for the sector. It is noted that water availability and land are not immediate constraints but financing is. The book conclude by noting that irrigation can fulfill many roles and not just food security. It is important not to define irrigation narrowly in terms of food security. It can contribute to household income, exports and foreign exchange. Commercialization of the irrigation sector in Malawi is encouraged. Smallholder irrigation for food security purposes will not…mehr

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This book reviews the state of irrigation in Malawi including challenges facing the sector and the promising opportunities for the sector. It is noted that water availability and land are not immediate constraints but financing is. The book conclude by noting that irrigation can fulfill many roles and not just food security. It is important not to define irrigation narrowly in terms of food security. It can contribute to household income, exports and foreign exchange. Commercialization of the irrigation sector in Malawi is encouraged. Smallholder irrigation for food security purposes will not get us very far. The Malawi Greenbelt Initiative with a role for private sector irrigation is encouraged.
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Autorenporträt
Engineer Dr Kenneth Alfred Wiyo is an Associate Professor of Irrigation and Water Engineering at Bunda Campus of Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Lilongwe, Malawi. He has over 22 years in the irrigation sector in Malawi. He has authored many papers, reports and manuscripts on Malawi Irrigation and is a recognized expert.