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Research and innovation in agricultural water management for a water-secure world (08/21/2023)
Smith, Mark D.; Sikka, Alok; Dirwai, Tinashe L.; Mabhaudhi, Tafadzwanashe. 2023. Research and innovation in agricultural water management for a water-secure world. Irrigation and Drainage, 15p. (Online first) [DOI]
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Digital adaptation in agriculture profile for Zambia (07/21/2023)
Malambo, M.; Tembo, M. C.; Chapoto, A.; Matchaya, Greenwell; Kasoma-Pele, Winnie; Aheeyar, Mohamed; Ebrahim, Girma; Ajayi, O. C.; Afun-Ogidan, K.; Fakudze, Bhekiwe. 2023. Digital adaptation in agriculture profile for Zambia. : Colombo, Sri Lanka: International Water Management Institute (IWMI); Rotterdam, Netherlands: Global Center on Adaptation; Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire: African Development Bank 74p.
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Advances in water research: enhancing sustainable water use in irrigated agriculture in South Africa (03/28/2023)
Nhamo, L.; Mpandeli, S.; Liphadzi, S.; Hlophe-Ginindza, S.; Kapari, M.; Molwantwa, J.; Mabhaudhi, Tafadzwanashe. 2023. Advances in water research: enhancing sustainable water use in irrigated agriculture in South Africa. In Ting, D. S.-K.; O’Brien, P. G. (Eds.). Progress in sustainable development: sustainable engineering practices. Amsterdam, Netherlands: Elsevier. pp.233-248. [DOI]
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Research and innovation missions to transform future water systems (03/15/2023)
Smith, D. Mark; Gordon, C.; Kittikhoun, A.; Molwantwa, J.; Mollinedo, P. P.; Romdhane, A. B.; Shrestha, R.; Tindimugay, C.; McDonnell, Rachael. 2023. Research and innovation missions to transform future water systems. Nature Water, 1(3):219-222. [DOI]
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Inclusive agriculture: creating opportunities for women and youth in Mali’s irrigated vegetable value chain. Adaptive Innovation Scaling - Pathways from Small-scale Irrigation to Sustainable Development (01/30/2023)
International Water Management Institute (IWMI). 2023. Inclusive agriculture: creating opportunities for women and youth in Mali’s irrigated vegetable value chain. Adaptive Innovation Scaling - Pathways from Small-scale Irrigation to Sustainable Development. Colombo, Sri Lanka: International Water Management Institute (IWMI) 8p. (IWMI Water Issue Brief 21) [DOI]
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Elevating the role of water resilience in food system dialogues (10/27/2022)
Matthews, N.; Dalton, J.; Matthews, J.; Barclay, H.; Barron, J.; Garrick, D.; Gordon, L.; Huq, S.; Isman, T.; McCornick, P.; Meghji, A.; Mirumachi, N.; Moosa, S.; Mulligan, M.; Noble, A.; Petryniak, O.; Pittock, J.; Queiroz, C.; Ringler, C.; Smith, Mark; Turner, C.; Vora, S.; Whiting, L. 2022. Elevating the role of water resilience in food system dialogues. Water Security, 17:100126. [DOI]
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Restoration of grazing land to increase biomass production and improve soil properties in the Blue Nile Basin: effects of infiltration trenches and Chloris gayana reseeding (1/31/2020)
Erkossa, Teklu; Geleti, D.; Williams, Timothy O.; Laekemariam, F.; Haileslassie, Amare. 2022. Restoration of grazing land to increase biomass production and improve soil properties in the Blue Nile Basin: effects of infiltration trenches and Chloris gayana reseeding. Renewable Agriculture and Food Systems, 37(S1):S64-S72. (Special issue: Restoring Degraded Landscapes and Fragile Food Systems) [DOI]
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Regional developments: Middle East and North Africa (05/30/2022)
Breisinger, C.; Elmahdi, Amgad; Kassim, Y.; Perez, N. 2022. Regional developments: Middle East and North Africa. In International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI). 2022 Global food policy report: climate change and food systems. Washington, DC, USA: International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI). pp.120-123. (Global Food Policy Report)
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IWMI Annual report 2021 (03/09/2023)
International Water Management Institute (IWMI). 2022. IWMI Annual report 2021. Colombo, Sri Lanka: International Water Management Institute (IWMI) 58p. [DOI]
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Integrated water solutions for climate change adaptation in West Africa (7/8/2021)
International Water Management Institute (IWMI). 2021. Integrated water solutions for climate change adaptation in West Africa. Colombo, Sri Lanka: International Water Management Institute (IWMI) 4p. (IWMI Water Issue Brief 16) [DOI]
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Agricultural water management innovations to build resilient food systems in West Africa (7/8/2021)
International Water Management Institute (IWMI). 2021. Agricultural water management innovations to build resilient food systems in West Africa. Colombo, Sri Lanka: International Water Management Institute (IWMI) 4p. (IWMI Water Issue Brief 14) [DOI]
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Solar photovoltaic technology for small-scale irrigation in Ghana: suitability mapping and business models. Agricultural Water Management – Making a Business Case for Smallholders (7/1/2021)
Gebrezgabher, Solomie; Leh, Mansoor; Merrey, D. J.; Kodua, T. T.; Schmitter, Petra. 2021. Solar photovoltaic technology for small-scale irrigation in Ghana: suitability mapping and business models. Agricultural Water Management – Making a Business Case for Smallholders. Colombo, Sri Lanka: International Water Management Institute (IWMI) 50p. (IWMI Research Report 178) [DOI]
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Analyzing the enabling environment to enhance the scaling of irrigation and water management technologies: a tool for implementers (2/10/2021)
Minh, Thai Thi; Zwart, Sander; Appoh, Richard; Schmitter, Petra. 2021. Analyzing the enabling environment to enhance the scaling of irrigation and water management technologies: a tool for implementers. Colombo, Sri Lanka: International Water Management Institute (IWMI) 18p. (IWMI Working Paper 197) [DOI]
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Promoting inclusivity and equity in information and communications technology for food, land, and water systems (12/31/2021)
Ng, Michelle; de Haan, N.; King, B.; Langan, Simon. 2021. Promoting inclusivity and equity in information and communications technology for food, land, and water systems. Cali, Colombia: CGIAR Platform for Big Data in Agriculture 64p.
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Impact tracking: a practitioner-developed approach to scaling agricultural innovation in Ethiopia (11/15/2021)
Child, K.; Desta, G.; Douthwaite, B.; Haileslassie, Amare; van Rooyen, A.; Tamene, L.; Uhlenbrook, Stefan. 2021. Impact tracking: a practitioner-developed approach to scaling agricultural innovation in Ethiopia. Colombo, Sri Lanka: International Water Management Institute (IWMI). CGIAR Research Program on Water, Land and Ecosystems (WLE) 28p. (WLE Legacy Series 1) [DOI]
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Understanding barriers and opportunities for scaling sustainable and inclusive farmer-led irrigation development in Nepal (10/31/2021)
Khadka, Manohara; Uprety, Labisha; Shrestha, Gitta; Minh, Thai Thi; Nepal, Shambhawi; Raut, Manita; Dhungana, Shashwat; Shahrin, S.; Krupnik, T. J.; Schmitter, Petra. 2021. Understanding barriers and opportunities for scaling sustainable and inclusive farmer-led irrigation development in Nepal. Kathmandu, Nepal: Cereal Systems Initiative for South Asia (CSISA) 92p.
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IWMI Annual report 2020 (10/04/2021)
International Water Management Institute (IWMI). 2021. IWMI Annual report 2020. Colombo, Sri Lanka: International Water Management Institute (IWMI) 62p. [DOI]
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Assessing the potential for sustainable expansion of small-scale solar irrigation in Sgou and Sikasso, Mali (07/30/2023)
International Water Management Institute (IWMI). 2021. Assessing the potential for sustainable expansion of small-scale solar irrigation in Sgou and Sikasso, Mali. Colombo, Sri Lanka: International Water Management Institute (IWMI) 8p.
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Accelerating rural energy access for agricultural transformation: contribution of the CGIAR Research Program on Water, Land and Ecosystems to transforming food, land and water systems in a climate crisis (02/17/2022)
Magalhaes, M.; Ringler, C.; Verma, Shilp; Schmitter, Petra. 2021. Accelerating rural energy access for agricultural transformation: contribution of the CGIAR Research Program on Water, Land and Ecosystems to transforming food, land and water systems in a climate crisis. Colombo, Sri Lanka: International Water Management Institute (IWMI). CGIAR Research Program on Water, Land and Ecosystems (WLE) 26p. (WLE Legacy Series 3) [DOI]
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IWMI Annual report 2019 (9/7/2020)
International Water Management Institute (IWMI). 2020. IWMI Annual report 2019. Colombo, Sri Lanka: International Water Management Institute (IWMI) 60p. [DOI]
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IWMI Gender and Inclusion Strategy 2020-2023: new landscapes of water equality and inclusion (8/4/2020)
International Water Management Institute (IWMI). 2020. IWMI Gender and Inclusion Strategy 2020-2023: new landscapes of water equality and inclusion. Colombo, Sri Lanka: International Water Management Institute (IWMI) 16p. [DOI]
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Co-identification of value chain-based pathway for scaling of irrigation technologies and services: cases in Basona Worana and Lemo woredas in Ethiopia (2/14/2021)
Minh, Thai Thi; Schmitter, Petra. 2020. Co-identification of value chain-based pathway for scaling of irrigation technologies and services: cases in Basona Worana and Lemo woredas in Ethiopia. : Nairobi, Kenya: International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI); Colombo, Sri Lanka: International Water Management Institute (IWMI) 29p.
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Guidelines for community-led multiple use water services: evidence from rural South Africa (12/7/2020)
van Koppen, Barbara; Molose, V.; Phasha, K.; Bophela, T.; Modiba, I.; White, M.; Magombeyi, Manuel S.; Jacobs-Mata, Inga. 2020. Guidelines for community-led multiple use water services: evidence from rural South Africa. Colombo, Sri Lanka: International Water Management Institute (IWMI) 36p. (IWMI Working Paper 194) [DOI]
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Process and benefits of community-led multiple use water services: comparing two communities in South Africa (12/7/2020)
van Koppen, Barbara; Magombeyi, Manuel S.; Jacobs-Mata, Inga; Molose, V.; Phasha, K.; Bophela, T.; Modiba, I.; White, M. 2020. Process and benefits of community-led multiple use water services: comparing two communities in South Africa. Colombo, Sri Lanka: International Water Management Institute (IWMI) 43p. (IWMI Working Paper 193) [DOI]
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Catalyzing farmers’ irrigation investments: recommendations to scale sustainable rural transformation (12/25/2020)
Merrey, D. J.; Schmitter, Petra; Namara, R.; McCornick, P. G. 2020. Catalyzing farmers’ irrigation investments: recommendations to scale sustainable rural transformation. Lincoln, NE, USA: University of Nebraska. Robert B. Daugherty Water for Food Global Institute (DWFI) 20p.
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Pande, S.; Uhlenbrook, Stefan. 2020. On the linkage between hydrology and society—learning from history about two-way interactions for sustainable development. Water History, 12(4):387-402. [DOI]
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Scaling farmer-led irrigation in Sub-Saharan Africa: what does it take? (07/30/2023)
International Water Management Institute (IWMI). 2020. Scaling farmer-led irrigation in Sub-Saharan Africa: what does it take? Colombo, Sri Lanka: International Water Management Institute (IWMI) 4p.
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Mabhaudhi, T.; Nhamo, Luxon; Mpandeli, S.; Nhemachena, Charles; Senzanje, A.; Sobratee, N.; Chivenge, P. P.; Slotow, R.; Naidoo, D.; Liphadzi, S.; Modi, A. T. 2019. The water–energy–food nexus as a tool to transform rural livelihoods and well-being in southern Africa. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 16(16):1-20. (Special issue: Human Adaptation to Climate Change) [DOI]
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Clement, Floriane; Pradhan, P.; van Koppen, Barbara. 2019. Understanding the non-institutionalization of a socio-technical innovation: the case of multiple-use water services (MUS) in Nepal. Water International, 44(4):408-426. [DOI]
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Towards a new generation of policies and investments in agricultural water in the Arab region: fertile ground for innovation. Background paper prepared for the high level meeting on agricultural water policies and investments (4/23/2020)
Borgomeo, Edoardo; Santos, N. 2019. Towards a new generation of policies and investments in agricultural water in the Arab region: fertile ground for innovation. Background paper prepared for the high level meeting on agricultural water policies and investments. : Rome, Italy: FAO; Colombo, Sri Lanka: International Water Management Institute (IWMI) 124p.
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IWMI Strategy 2019-2023: innovative water solutions for sustainable development. Summary. In Arabic (1/29/2020)
International Water Management Institute (IWMI). 2019. IWMI Strategy 2019-2023: innovative water solutions for sustainable development. Summary. In Arabic. Colombo, Sri Lanka: International Water Management Institute (IWMI) 8p. (Also in English)
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IWMI Strategy 2019-2023: innovative water solutions for sustainable development. Summary (1/28/2020)
International Water Management Institute (IWMI). 2019. IWMI Strategy 2019-2023: innovative water solutions for sustainable development. Summary. Colombo, Sri Lanka: International Water Management Institute (IWMI) 8p. (Also in Arabic)
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Suitability for farmer-led solar irrigation development in Mali (07/30/2023)
International Water Management Institute (IWMI). 2019. Suitability for farmer-led solar irrigation development in Mali. Colombo, Sri Lanka: International Water Management Institute (IWMI). CGIAR Research Program on Water, Land and Ecosystems (WLE) 4p.
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Business model scenarios and suitability: smallholder solar pump-based irrigation in Ethiopia. Agricultural Water Management – Making a Business Case for Smallholders (3/21/2018)
Otoo, Miriam; Lefore, Nicole; Schmitter, Petra; Barron, Jennie; Gebregziabher, Gebrehaweria. 2018. Business model scenarios and suitability: smallholder solar pump-based irrigation in Ethiopia. Agricultural Water Management – Making a Business Case for Smallholders. Colombo, Sri Lanka: International Water Management Institute (IWMI) 67p. (IWMI Research Report 172) [DOI]
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Enabling sustainable, productive smallholder farming systems through improved land and water management (8/10/2017)
CGIAR Research Program on Water, Land and Ecosystems (WLE). 2017. Enabling sustainable, productive smallholder farming systems through improved land and water management. Colombo, Sri Lanka: International Water Management Institute (IWMI). CGIAR Research Program on Water, Land and Ecosystems (WLE) 12p. (WLE Towards Sustainable Intensification: Insights and Solutions Brief 4) [DOI]
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Irrigation extension development for improving water productivity in Fergana Valley of Central Asia (1/8/2016)
Jumaboev, Kahramon; Anarbekov, Oyture; Reddy, Junna Mohan; Mukhammedjanov, S.; Eshmuratov, Davron. 2015. Irrigation extension development for improving water productivity in Fergana Valley of Central Asia. In Salokhiddinov, A.; Hamidov, A.; Kasymov, U. (Eds.). Improving the efficiency of common pool resources management in transition: case study of irrigation water and pasture. Berlin, Germany: Humboldt University of Berlin. Albrecht Daniel Thaer-Institute of Agricultural and Horticultural Sciences. Division of Resource Economics; [Paper presented at the Academic Workshop for Young Researchers on Improving the Efficiency of Common Pool Resources Management in Transition: Case study of Irrigation Water and Pasture, Tashkent, Uzbekistan, 20 May 2015]. pp.9-14. (InDeCA [Designing Social Institutions in Transition: Promotion of Institutional Development for Common Pool Resources Management in Central Asia] Discussion Paper Series 6/2015)
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Improving rural livelihoods through land and water based enterprises in the northeast India. Final report. National Agricultural Innovation Project (NAIP), Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) – IWMI Livelihoods Project in the Northeast Region of India (2/5/2014)
Sharma, Bharat; Riaz, M. V.; Pant, D.; Bhatt, B. P.; Rahman, H.; Martin, D.; Nelson, N. 2014. Improving rural livelihoods through land and water based enterprises in the northeast India. Final report. National Agricultural Innovation Project (NAIP), Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) – IWMI Livelihoods Project in the Northeast Region of India. New Delhi, India: International Water Management Institute (IWMI) 53p.
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Harrington, Larry W.; Fisher, M. J. 2014. Water scarcity, livelihoods and food security: research and innovation for development. Oxon, UK: Routledge - Earthscan 245p. (Earthscan Studies in Water Resource Management)
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Water scarcity, livelihoods and food security: research and innovation for development (11/11/2014)
Harrington, Larry W.; Fisher, M. J. 2014. Water scarcity, livelihoods and food security: research and innovation for development. Oxon, UK: Routledge - Earthscan 245p. (Earthscan Studies in Water Resource Management)
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Harrington, Larry W.; Vidal, Alain. 2014. Messages and meaning. In Harrington, Larry W.; Fisher, M. J. (Eds.). Water scarcity, livelihoods and food security: research and innovation for development. Oxon, UK: Routledge - Earthscan. pp.200-216. (Earthscan Studies in Water Resource Management)
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Rap, Edwin; Prakash, A.; Zwarteveen, M. 2013. Organizing water education regionally: the innovations, experiences and challenges of three southern water networks. SAWAS (South Asian Water Studies)., 3(3):1-15.
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Innovations in agricultural water management: new challenges require new solutions (8/28/2012)
Giordano, Mark; Shah, Tushaar; de Fraiture, C.; Giordano, Meredith. 2012. Innovations in agricultural water management: new challenges require new solutions. In Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI). Feeding a thirsty world: challenges and opportunities for a water and food secure future. Report prepared as input to the 2012 World Water Week and its Special Focus on Water and Food Security. Stockholm, Sweden: Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI). pp.19-24. (SIWI Report 31)
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Getnet, Kindie; MacAlister, Charlotte. 2012. Integrated innovations and recommendation domains: paradigm for developing, scaling-out, and targeting rainwater management innovations. Ecological Economics, 76:34-41. [DOI]
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Awulachew, Seleshi Bekele. 2011. Water-centered growth challenges, innovations and interventions in Ethiopia. In Awulachew, Seleshi Bekele; Erkossa, Teklu; Balcha, Y. (Comps.). Irrigation and water for sustainable development: proceedings of the Second Forum, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 15-16 December 2008. Colombo, Sri Lanka: International Water Management Institute (IWMI). pp.18-42.
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Pachpute, Jayashree S. 2007. RS and GIS based multi-criteria evaluation for locating water system innovations in Pangani River Basin of Tanzania. In ICID Second African Regional Conference, Held in Johannesburg South Africa, 6-9 November 2007. pp.123-141
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Buechler, Stephanie; Mekala, Gayathri Devi. 2005. Local responses to water resource degradation in India: groundwater farmer innovations and the reversal of knowledge flows. Journal of Environment and Development, 14(4):410-438
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Penning de Vries, Frits W. T.; Merrey, Douglas J. 2005. Valoriser les resources hydriques en Afrique. In French. NEPAD Concept Note. Fourth draft 30 May 2005, with comments from the Nairobi meeting. 16p.
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Penning de Vries, Frits W. T.; Merrey, Douglas J. 2005. Realizing the potentials of water in Africa. NEPAD Concept Note. Fourth draft 30 May 2005, with comments from the Nairobi meeting. 15p.
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Lenton, R. 1995. Efficient water use in agriculture: Recent findings and new innovations. In Oman. Ministry of Water Resources, The Sultanate of Oman International Conference on Water Resources Management in Arid Countries, Muscat, Oman, 12-16 March 1995. Volume 1: Jabrin Sessions. Muscat, Oman: The Ministry. pp.48-52
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Yashima, S. 1994. Water use performance: management innovations and performance of irrigated agriculture - a case study of Muda Irrigation Project. In International Irrigation Management Institute (IIMI). The Tenth Internal Program Review, Colombo, 7-10 November 1994. Volume I-A. Papers for discussion. Colombo, Sri Lanka: International Irrigation Management Institute (IIMI). 39p.
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