Smallholder irrigation and poverty reduction in developing countries: a review
Several studies have been conducted on the impacts of smallholder irrigation on food security, agricultural productivity, livelihoods, and poverty. However, little attention has been placed on the nexus between smallholder irrigation and poverty reduction. This study intends to close this gap by...
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| author | Norman Mupaso Godswill Makombe Raymond Mugandani |
| author2 | Department of Agricultural Economics and Development, Midlands State University, Gweru, Zimbabwe |
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| description | Several studies have been conducted on the impacts of smallholder irrigation on food security,
agricultural productivity, livelihoods, and poverty. However, little attention has been placed on
the nexus between smallholder irrigation and poverty reduction. This study intends to close this
gap by identifying and reviewing contemporary published evidence to examine the nexus be-
tween smallholder irrigation and poverty reduction in developing countries in general and
Zimbabwe in particular. A systematic review of literature was conducted. The AGRICOLA, PubAG
and Google Scholar databases were used to search for relevant literature. A multi-stage screening
process was used to select relevant literature. The literature reviewed included research publi-
cations in peer-reviewed journals, dissertations and reports from world institutions published
between 1994 and 2021. The findings show that there are inconsistencies in terms of the
contribution of smallholder irrigation to household food security, livelihoods, and poverty
reduction. This could be attributed to the methodological and contextual differences. Despite the
inconsistencies, it was noted that investments in smallholder irrigation remain a key strategy to
enhance agricultural productivity, food security, and livelihoods and reduce poverty in rural
communities. Therefore, the study recommends that policies supporting investments in small-
holder irrigation development and rehabilitation should be encouraged in developing countries to
reduce poverty. |
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| spelling | ir-11408-53892023-03-06T08:09:11Z Smallholder irrigation and poverty reduction in developing countries: a review Norman Mupaso Godswill Makombe Raymond Mugandani Department of Agricultural Economics and Development, Midlands State University, Gweru, Zimbabwe Gordon Institute of Business Science, University of Pretoria, Lynnwood Rd, Hatfield, Pretoria 0002, South Africa Department of Lands and Water Resources Management, Midlands State University, Gweru, Zimbabwe Smallholder irrigation Poverty Irrigation investments Food security Livelihoods Zimbabwe Several studies have been conducted on the impacts of smallholder irrigation on food security, agricultural productivity, livelihoods, and poverty. However, little attention has been placed on the nexus between smallholder irrigation and poverty reduction. This study intends to close this gap by identifying and reviewing contemporary published evidence to examine the nexus be- tween smallholder irrigation and poverty reduction in developing countries in general and Zimbabwe in particular. A systematic review of literature was conducted. The AGRICOLA, PubAG and Google Scholar databases were used to search for relevant literature. A multi-stage screening process was used to select relevant literature. The literature reviewed included research publi- cations in peer-reviewed journals, dissertations and reports from world institutions published between 1994 and 2021. The findings show that there are inconsistencies in terms of the contribution of smallholder irrigation to household food security, livelihoods, and poverty reduction. This could be attributed to the methodological and contextual differences. Despite the inconsistencies, it was noted that investments in smallholder irrigation remain a key strategy to enhance agricultural productivity, food security, and livelihoods and reduce poverty in rural communities. Therefore, the study recommends that policies supporting investments in small- holder irrigation development and rehabilitation should be encouraged in developing countries to reduce poverty. 9 2 1 14 2023-03-06T08:09:10Z 2023-03-06T08:09:10Z 2023-02 research article https://cris.library.msu.ac.zw//handle/11408/5389 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e13341 en #PLACEHOLDER_PARENT_METADATA_VALUE# Midlands State University Heliyon 2405-8440 #PLACEHOLDER_PARENT_METADATA_VALUE# open Elsevier |
| spellingShingle | Smallholder irrigation Poverty Irrigation investments Food security Livelihoods Zimbabwe Norman Mupaso Godswill Makombe Raymond Mugandani Smallholder irrigation and poverty reduction in developing countries: a review |
| title | Smallholder irrigation and poverty reduction in developing countries: a review |
| title_full | Smallholder irrigation and poverty reduction in developing countries: a review |
| title_fullStr | Smallholder irrigation and poverty reduction in developing countries: a review |
| title_full_unstemmed | Smallholder irrigation and poverty reduction in developing countries: a review |
| title_short | Smallholder irrigation and poverty reduction in developing countries: a review |
| title_sort | smallholder irrigation and poverty reduction in developing countries: a review |
| topic | Smallholder irrigation Poverty Irrigation investments Food security Livelihoods Zimbabwe |
| url | https://cris.library.msu.ac.zw//handle/11408/5389 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e13341 |
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