Section 8 – Making small-scale irrigation technology work for women

Sophie Theis, a former Senior Research Analyst at the International Food Policy Research Institute talks about gender issues in small-scale irrigation technology. Sophie is talking about gender challenges for small holder farmers in general but these points are equally valid for farmer-led development of irrigation.

Watch Sophie’s presentation or read the full transcription by clicking on the link below.

Read the full transcription of Sophie Theis’ presentation

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Acknowledgements

  • Sophie Theis, former Senior Research Analyst at the International Food Policy Research Institute
  • Berta Zakayo Kimati, Farmer, Mandaka Mnono