A Tradition in Transition, Water Management Reforms and Indigenous Spate Irrigation Systems in Eritrea - PhD, UNESCO-IHE Institute for Water Education, Delft, The Netherlands (Paperback)

A Tradition in Transition presents an in-depth assessment of the century-old Wadi Laba indigenous spate irrigation system in Eritrea. This system has relied on earthern and brushwood structures and customary water rules to support subsistence livelihoods of the Wadi Laba communities for many years. The book presents original research, which analyzes the effectiveness of contemporary water laws and a new headwork in improving production and standard of living. It also compares the lack of success of these new approaches with traditional methods of water management.

General

Imprint:	Crc Press
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	July 2007
First published:	2007
Authors:	Abraham Mehari Haile
Dimensions:	254 x 178mm (L x W)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	212
ISBN-13:	978-0-415-43947-3
Categories:	Books > Earth & environment > The environment > Management of land & natural resources Books > Professional & Technical > Agriculture & farming > Agricultural engineering & machinery > Irrigation
LSN:	0-415-43947-7
Barcode:	9780415439473

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