Journal of
Development and Agricultural Economics

  • Abbreviation: J. Dev. Agric. Econ.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2006-9774
  • DOI: 10.5897/JDAE
  • Start Year: 2009
  • Published Articles: 553

Full Length Research Paper

Economic analysis of factors influencing adoption of motor pumps in Ethiopia

Gebrehaweria Gebregziabher
  • Gebrehaweria Gebregziabher
  • International Water Management Institute, East Africa Office, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
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Meredith A. Giordano
  • Meredith A. Giordano
  • International Water Management Institute, Colombo, Sri Lanka
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Simon Langan J.
  • Simon Langan J.
  • International Water Management Institute, East Africa Office, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
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Regassa E. Namara
  • Regassa E. Namara
  • International Water Management Institute, West Africa Office, Accra, Ghana
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  •  Received: 23 April 2014
  •  Accepted: 07 October 2014
  •  Published: 01 December 2014

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