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Water resources development projects in Nigeria
Conceived essentially on a basis of agro-technical and economic criteria, and without adequate knowledge of all other relevant socio-economic and cultural factors, water resources development projects in Northern Nigeria have proved hazardous. There is a great risk of upsetting traditional farming systems rather than improving them. The imposition of various schemes, expropriation of land, massive displacement of the rural population, introduction of capital-intensive technology, dictation of cropping patterns, and prohibitive and regressive farm charges are some of the hazards and uncertainties the farmers have had to cope with. This paper examines the various coping mechanisms adopted by the farmers. Their responses are discussed in relation to agitation, rebellion tactics, and risk-aversion strategies.
Water resources development projects in Nigeria
Conceived essentially on a basis of agro-technical and economic criteria, and without adequate knowledge of all other relevant socio-economic and cultural factors, water resources development projects in Northern Nigeria have proved hazardous. There is a great risk of upsetting traditional farming systems rather than improving them. The imposition of various schemes, expropriation of land, massive displacement of the rural population, introduction of capital-intensive technology, dictation of cropping patterns, and prohibitive and regressive farm charges are some of the hazards and uncertainties the farmers have had to cope with. This paper examines the various coping mechanisms adopted by the farmers. Their responses are discussed in relation to agitation, rebellion tactics, and risk-aversion strategies.
Water resources development projects in Nigeria
Kolawole, Are (author)
International Journal of Water Resources Development ; 7 ; 124-132
1991-06-01
9 pages
Article (Journal)
Electronic Resource
English
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