Priority research topics to improve streamflow data availability in data-scarce countries: the case for Ethiopia

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dc.creatorTaye, Meron Teferi
dc.creatorZimale, Fasikaw A.
dc.creatorWoldesenbet, T. A.
dc.creatorKebede, M. G.
dc.creatorAmare, S. D.
dc.creatorTegegne, G.
dc.creatorMekonnen, K.
dc.creatorHaile, Alemseged Tamiru
dc.date2023-11-23
dc.date2023-11-30T23:29:43Z
dc.date2023-11-30T23:29:43Z
dc.date.accessioned2026-06-27T18:44:34Z
dc.descriptionLack of consistent streamflow data has been an increasing challenge reported by many studies in developing countries. This study aims to understand the current challenges in streamflow monitoring in Ethiopia to prioritize research topics that can support sustained streamflow monitoring in the country and elsewhere. A workshop-based expert consultation, followed by a systematic literature review, was conducted to build a collective understanding of the challenges and opportunities of streamflow monitoring in Ethiopia. The experts’ consultation identified the top ten research priorities to improve streamflow monitoring through research, education, remote sensing applications, and institutions. The experts’ views were supported by a systematic review of more than 300 published articles. The review indicated scientific investigation in Ethiopian basins was constrained by streamflow data gaps to provide recent and relevant hydrological insights. However, there is inadequate research that seeks solutions, while some researchers use experimental methods to generate recent streamflow data, which is an expensive approach. Articles that attempted to fill data gaps make up less than 20% of the reviewed articles. This study identified research priorities that can benefit streamflow data providers and the research community in alleviating many of the challenges associated with streamflow monitoring in countries such as Ethiopia.
dc.identifierhttps://hdl.handle.net/10568/134901
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/123456789/164243
dc.languageen
dc.publisherMDPI
dc.rightsOpen Access
dc.sourceTaye, Meron Teferi; Zimale, F. A.; Woldesenbet, T. A.; Kebede, M. G.; Amare, S. D.; Tegegne, G.; Mekonnen, K.; Haile, Alemseged Tamiru. 2023. Priority research topics to improve streamflow data availability in data-scarce countries: the case for Ethiopia. Hydrology, 10(12):220. [doi: https://doi.org/10.3390/hydrology10120220]
dc.subjectstream flow
dc.subjectmonitoring
dc.subjectdata management
dc.subjectresearch
dc.subjectdeveloping countries
dc.subjecthydrology
dc.subjectremote sensing
dc.subjectstakeholders
dc.subjectinstitutions
dc.subjectrunoff
dc.subjectdata collection
dc.subjectcapacity development
dc.subjectcitizen science
dc.subjecteducation
dc.titlePriority research topics to improve streamflow data availability in data-scarce countries: the case for Ethiopia
dc.typeJournal Article

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