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Is water and land redistribution a driver of economic growth and poverty reduction? Lessons from Zimbabwe.
- Source :
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Water International . Jun2009, Vol. 34 Issue 2, p217-229. 13p. - Publication Year :
- 2009
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Abstract
- This paper analyses the case of Zimbabwe since independence to examine the extent to which the redistribution of land and water in developing countries results in economic growth and a reduction in poverty. In order to maximize water's contribution to poverty reduction and economic growth it is necessary to (1) distinguish between communal and commercial farmers; (2) ensure that institutions are in place to support the new communal farmers and enable them to make decisions about how best to use their new wealth; and (3) design irrigation systems with low operational costs and easy maintenance. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- *IRRIGATION
*WATER use
*LAND use
*ECONOMIC development
*WATER in agriculture
*POVERTY
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 02508060
- Volume :
- 34
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Water International
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 43429514
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/02508060902855599