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1 Moris, J. R.; Thom, D. (Eds.) 1985. African irrigation overview: Interim review. Logan, Utah: Department of Agricultural and Irrigation Engineering. Utah State University. Draft manuscript. Logan, UT, USA: Department of Agricultural and Irrigation Engineering, Utah State University. 70p.
Institutional constraints ; Irrigation efficiency ; Groundwater ; Environmental effects ; Irrigation engineering ; Agronomy ; Organizations ; Investment ; Irrigation / Africa
(Location: IWMI-HQ Call no: P 941 Record No: H0150)
Chap. 2, General conclusions and Chap. 7, Implications for donors
2 Moris, J. R.; Thom, D. J. (Comps.) 1985. African irrigation overview: Summary. Logan, Utah: Utah State University. xxiv,[139] p. (Water management synthesis report no. 37)
Irrigable land ; Rehabilitation ; Exports ; Planning ; Land tenure ; Policy ; Resource management ; Small scale systems ; Crops ; Irrigation practices / Africa
(Location: IWMI-HQ Call no: 631.7 G100 MOR Record No: H0119)
3 Moris, J. R.. 1984. Managing irrigation in isolated environments: A case study of action Ble-Dire Mali. In M. J. Blackie, Ed., African Regional Symposium on Small Holder Irrigation, 5-7 September 1984 (pp. 243-256). London: Hydraulics Research Ltd.
(Location: IWMI-HQ Call no: 631.7.3 G100 BLA Record No: H0193)
This paper describes the managerial problems which resulted when USAID decided to support the Malian Government's action in introducing diesel pumpsets for irrigated wheat-growing in a remote area of Northern Mali. To economize on costs, Indian pumps were ordered for 250 farmers who were already growing wheat by "calabash" irrigation. In a first phase of activity, the Mali Government managed the programme and evinced great problems in supplying inputs and in recovering credit. Financial irregularities brought about a freeze on donor funding, and led to a second phase under USAID's direct management. However, some of the same problems reappeared, and once again, the Project was unable to insure timely planting, adequate fuel, and effective mechanical services. Key factors which contributed to the low apparent efficiency of irrigated wheat production were: Farmer's lack of understanding of the importance of maintenance, the lack of an in-country parts' supplier once the pump model was phased out by the manufacturer, and the difficulty of arranging logistic and service support to villages in isolated settings. The lesson which this case teaches is that inadequate support services and fuel may be just as significant constraints upon smallholder irrigation as are shortages of water. In trying to minimize farmer's natural risks, the Action Ble-Dire project made farmers more subject to institutional risks. These in turn negated many of the project's intended benefits.
4 Moris, J. R.; Thom, D. J. 1985. African irrigation: An annotated bibliography. Logan, UT, USA: Utah State University. xi, 278p. (WMS report no.38)
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5 Moris, J. R.; Thom, D. J.; Humpal, D. S.; Tiffen, M.; Vincent, L.; Zalla, T. M. 1987. African irrigation overview: Main report. Logan, UT, USA: Utah State University. xxix, 637 p.
Irrigation management ; Irrigation management ; Social aspects ; Economic aspects ; Land tenure ; Development aid ; Development policy ; Hydrology / Africa
(Location: IWMI-SA Call no: 631.7 G100 MOR Record No: H02988)
6 Moris, J. R.. 1983. What do we know about the African agricultural development? The role of extension performance re-analyzed. Draft. Background paper for USAID Bureau of Science and Technology. 137 p.
(Location: IWMI-HQ Call no: 631.7.1.1 G100 MOR Record No: H02538)
7 Moris, J. R.; Thom, D. J. 1990. Irrigation development in Africa: Lessons of experience. Boulder, CO, USA: Westview Press. xviii, 678p. (Studies in water policy and management no.14)
(Location: IWMI-HQ Call no: 631.7 G110 MOR Record No: H07332)
8 Moris, J. R.. 1991. Irrigation as a privileged solution in African development. In Parlin, B. W.; Lusk, M. W. (Eds.) Farmer participation and irrigation organization. Boulder, CO, USA: Westview Press. pp.109-133. (Studies in water policy and management, no.17)
(Location: IWMI-HQ Call no: 631.7.3 G000 PAR Record No: H012133)
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