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AFRICAN RESEARCH NEXUS
SHINING A SPOTLIGHT ON AFRICAN RESEARCH
agricultural and biological sciences
Enhancing water productivity for poverty alleviation: Role of capitals and institutions in the ganga basin
Experimental Agriculture, Volume 47, No. S1, Year 2011
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The concept of water productivity (WP) or ‘more crop per drop’ has been revived recently in international water debates. Its application has notably been extended from single crops to mixed farming systems, integrating both crops and livestock, with the wider objective of reducing poverty. Using evidence from the Ganga Basin, India, we discuss the relevance of this concept as a tool to guide interventions for livelihood improvement and poverty alleviation. We argue that WP studies would benefit from greater attention to the role of capitals, inequities and institutions. Firstly, it is crucial to acknowledge the heterogeneity of capitals and capabilities of farmers to make changes in their farming systems and practices and avoid one-fix-all interventions. Identifying pre-existing inequities in water access within and among communities will support better targeting of poor communities. WP interventions can either reinforce or reduce inter-household inequities within communities. We stress the need for assessment of institutional impacts of WP interventions on water access and development. © 2011, Cambridge University Press. All rights reserved.
Authors & Co-Authors
Clement, Floriane
India, Patancheru
International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-arid Tropics
Haileslassie, Amare
Kenya, Nairobi
International Livestock Research Institute Nairobi
Ishaq, Saba
India, Patancheru
International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-arid Tropics
Blümmel, Michael
Kenya, Nairobi
International Livestock Research Institute Nairobi
Murty, M. V.R.
Kenya, Nairobi
International Livestock Research Institute Nairobi
Samad, Madar
India, Patancheru
International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-arid Tropics
Dey, Sanjiib
India, Ranchi
Pradan
Das, Himangshu
India, Ranchi
Pradan
Khan, M. A.
India, Patna
Icar - Research Complex for Eastern Region, Patna
Statistics
Citations: 18
Authors: 9
Affiliations: 4
Identifiers
Doi:
10.1017/S0014479710000827
ISSN:
00144797
e-ISSN:
14694441
Research Areas
Environmental
Genetics And Genomics
Health System And Policy