Water scarcity, property regimes and irrigation management in Sonjo, Tanzania.
- Resource Type
- Article
- Authors
- Potkanski, Tomasz; Adams, William M.
- Source
- Journal of Development Studies. Apr98, Vol. 34 Issue 4, p86. 31p. 1 Chart.
- Subject
- *IRRIGATION
*WATER rights
- Language
- ISSN
- 0022-0388
Explores the dynamics of property rights in irrigation water in Sonjo, Tanzania, highlighting attempts made by the government to change institutional arrangements of water control. Prevalence of water scarcity; Examination of indigenous irrigation systems; Background information on Sonjo.