ABSTRACT Drawing on the results of the Transforming Irrigation in Southern Africa project, we assess positive transitions in smallholder irrigation schemes. The project’s theory of change is evaluated. Soil monitoring tools and agricultural innovation platforms were introduced in five irrigation schemes in Mozambique, Tanzania and Zimbabwe. The synergies between these interventions increased both crop yields and profitability. This empowered farmers, improved equity, and accelerated social learning and innovation. The resulting, iterative cycles of change improved governance, sustainability and socio-economic outcomes. The challenges of scaling these interventions up and out are outlined.

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改造非洲失败的小农灌溉计划：变革理论

摘要利用南部非洲灌溉改造项目的结果，我们评估了小农灌溉计划的积极转变。评估项目的变革理论。在莫桑比克、坦桑尼亚和津巴布韦的五个灌溉计划中引入了土壤监测工具和农业创新平台。这些干预措施之间的协同作用提高了作物产量和盈利能力。这赋予了农民权力，提高了公平性，并加速了社会学习和创新。由此产生的迭代变化循环改善了治理、可持续性和社会经济成果。概述了扩大和扩大这些干预措施的挑战。