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Contribution of large-scale irrigation systems to food security and economic security: Evidence from the Bagré irrigation scheme in Burkina Faso

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  • Tapsoba, Abdoulaye
  • Gérard, Françoise

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In the context of global change, large irrigation schemes are once again at the forefront of regional and national development plans. The Bagré irrigation scheme in Burkina Faso, with 16,780 ha planned, of which 3380 ha already under cultivation, is emblematic of this renewed interest. However, it is worth remembering that large irrigation schemes in sub-Saharan Africa have rarely delivered the expected benefits in terms of poverty alleviation and food sovereignty. A detailed analysis of the mechanisms at work can inform decision-makers about the risks of failure and how to prevent them.

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  • Tapsoba, Abdoulaye & Gérard, Françoise, 2025. "Contribution of large-scale irrigation systems to food security and economic security: Evidence from the Bagré irrigation scheme in Burkina Faso," Agricultural Systems, Elsevier, vol. 224(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:agisys:v:224:y:2025:i:c:s0308521x24004025
    DOI: 10.1016/j.agsy.2024.104252
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