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Irrigation is a key element for increasing food productivity and self-sufficiency. In the light of severe fiscal problem, underdeveloped communication system, energy crisis and dismal market infrastructure, public expenditures and support for irrigation system have significantly declined. This paper analyzes the policy issues in irrigation development by adopting an integrated framework suggested by Roumasset. Policy design regarding project selection, design and construction, operation, maintenance, cost recovery and administration are examined.

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Takeshima, Hiroyuki and Hyacinth 2017, 2017 "Constraints for small-scale private irrigation systems in the North Central zone of Nigeria: Insights from a typology analysis and a case study:" , International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI)
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Philippine Institute for Development Studies

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David, Cristina C.

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infrastructure; capital investment

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