Improving the supply chain of motor pumps to accelerate mechanized small-scale private irrigation in Zambia

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dc.creatorColenbrander, W.
dc.creatorvan Koppen, Barbara
dc.date2013-07
dc.date2014-06-13T14:47:17Z
dc.date2014-06-13T14:47:17Z
dc.date.accessioned2026-06-27T18:39:10Z
dc.descriptionDuring the past decade, smallholder groundwater irrigation with motor pumps has increased considerably in Zambia. This study analyzes an important but hitherto ignored factor for adoption: the supply chain of imported motor pumps. The main obstacles for farmers are identified as: the highly centralized supply chain and financing facilities in urban hubs; lack of information about prices, which vary significantly for the same make and model of pump; lack of information and training on proper use and maintenance; and lack of financing facilities. The Zambia National Farmers Union seems best placed to remove these obstacles.
dc.identifierhttps://hdl.handle.net/10568/40265
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/123456789/161789
dc.languageen
dc.publisherInforma UK Limited
dc.rightsLimited Access
dc.sourceColenbrander, W.; van Koppen, Barbara. 2013. Improving the supply chain of motor pumps to accelerate mechanized small-scale private irrigation in Zambia. Water International, 38(4):493-503. (Special issue on "Sustainable groundwater development for improved livelihoods in Sub-Saharan Africa, Part 1" with contributions by IWMI authors). doi: https://doi.org/10.1080/02508060.2013.819602
dc.subjectgroundwater irrigation
dc.subjectpumps
dc.subjectmodels
dc.subjectsmallholders
dc.subjectfarmers
dc.subjectfinancing
dc.subjectnon governmental organizations
dc.titleImproving the supply chain of motor pumps to accelerate mechanized small-scale private irrigation in Zambia
dc.typeJournal Article

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