Technology Adoption and Adaptation for Multiple Use Water Services in the Hills of Nepal

Technology Adoption and Adaptation for Multiple Use Water Services in the Hills of Nepal

TitleTechnology Adoption and Adaptation for Multiple Use Water Services in the Hills of Nepal
Publication TypeConference Paper
Year of PublicationSubmitted
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This paper draws on seven years of multiple use water services (MUS) development effort by International Development Enterprises and partner organizations in Nepal. It describes the genesis of the MUS work and the unique combination of technologies utilized to provide domestic and productive water services. The introduction of micro irrigation technologies enabled households to begin production of high value vegetables, increase their cash income and increase food security. However, scaling up introduction of these technologies required a way for households to increase access to a reliable water supply

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