Innovative approaches to agricultural water use for improving food security in sub-Saharan Africa

Authors

Arlene B. Inocencio
Hilmy Sally
Douglas J. Merrey

College

School of Economics

Document Type

Book

Publication Date

2003

Publisher

International Water Management Institute

Abstract

This paper provides an overview of innovative options for developing and using water for food production in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) in light of the growing scarcity and competition for water resources. These options include rainwater harvesting, selective development of wetlands for agriculture, exploitation of shadow groundwater, and recycling urban waste. The options largely based on low-cost individualized technologies, which lend themselves to private-sector promotion. Water-demand management approaches are also discussed.

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Recommended Citation

Inocencio, A. B., Sally, H., & Merrey, D. J. (2003). Innovative approaches to agricultural water use for improving food security in sub-Saharan Africa. Retrieved from https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/faculty_research/6880

Disciplines

Agricultural and Resource Economics

Series Title

Working paper (International Water Management Institute) ; 55

Keywords

Water use—Africa, Sub-Saharan; Water-supply—Africa, Sub-Saharan

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