Landscapes and livelihoods: Environmental and socioeconomic dimensions of small-scale irrigation

• Autores: Irene Guijt, John Thompson
• Localización: Land use policy: The International Journal Covering All Aspects of Land Use, ISSN 0264-8377, ISSN-e 1873-5754, Nº. 11, 1994, págs. 294-308
• Idioma: inglés
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• Resumen

  • This paper begins with an analysis of irrigation interventions and a summary of the characteristics and scope of small-scale irrigation. Attention is then turned to the importance of understanding landscape complexity and value when small-scale irrigation is being considered as a development option. This is followed by an examination of the significance of understanding the livelihood strategies of water users. It is asserted that both concepts � landscapes and livelihoods � will help us to assess possible directions for future development of small-scale irrigation. The paper concludes with a discussion of the practical contribution that participatory research and planning approaches and economic valuation techniques can make to this process.