Vol. 2011 No. 1 (2011)

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Water Scarcity and Sustainable Management in the Nile Basin of Zambia

Chilufya Mwale, Department of Interdisciplinary Studies, Zambia Agricultural Research Institute (ZARI) Mwila Kalima, Mulungushi University Kabwe Chitu, Department of Interdisciplinary Studies, Mulungushi University
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18924838
Published: July 25, 2011

Abstract

Water scarcity is a critical issue affecting agricultural productivity in Zambia's Nile River Basin. A mixed-methods approach combining hydrological data analysis with socio-economic surveys to evaluate current water usage patterns and identify potential improvements. Water availability varies by season, with a significant decline of 15% during the dry months affecting crop yields in maize and wheat. The Nile River Basin faces substantial challenges in managing water resources sustainably for agricultural development. Implementing efficient irrigation systems and promoting rainwater harvesting can mitigate future water scarcity issues. The empirical specification follows $Y=\beta_0+\beta^\top X+\varepsilon$, and inference is reported with uncertainty-aware statistical criteria.

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Chilufya Mwale, Mwila Kalima, Kabwe Chitu (2011). Water Scarcity and Sustainable Management in the Nile Basin of Zambia. African Mineralogy and Petrology (Earth Science), Vol. 2011 No. 1 (2011). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18924838

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Nile RiverZambiaWater ScarcitySustainable DevelopmentHydrologyIrrigationClimate Change

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