Water rights for millions of African farmers threatened by law rooted in colonial times, study finds

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International Water Management Institute (IWMI)
Published on
29.10.18
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Researchers at Africa Water Week call for efforts to “decolonize” and improve water permit systems, so more farmers are encouraged to invest in much-needed irrigation.

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