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

The role of small scale irrigation in poverty reduction

Adugna Eneyew*
  • Adugna Eneyew*
  • Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension, Jimma University, P. O. Box 307, Ethiopia.
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Ermias Alemu
  • Ermias Alemu
  • Department of Water Resource and Irrigation Engineering, Arba Minch University, Ethiopia.
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Mekonnen Ayana
  • Mekonnen Ayana
  • Department of Water Resource and Irrigation Engineering, Arba Minch University, Ethiopia.
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Mihret Dananto
  • Mihret Dananto
  • School of Bio-systems and Environmental Engineering, Hawasa University, Ethiopia.
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  •  Accepted: 25 September 2013
  •  Published: 31 January 2014

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