Os determinantes da sub-utilização dos sistemas de irrigação em Moçambique; breve análise dos aspectos institucionais

Abstract

This is a diploma work at the level of Degree in Economics, by the Faculty of Economics, of Eduardo Mondlane University. “The determinants of under-utilization of irrigation systems in mozambique; brief analysis of institutional aspects "is a theme that was chosen to address the reflexes of the organization of irrigation management and management institutions due to their importance in the agricultural economy. There are several reasons that justify the choice of this theme. Among them, the following stand out reasons: (i) The first has to do with the size of the irrigation infrastructures and the high investments already made, since Mozambique has a potential of 3.3 million lands suitable for irrigated agriculture and a volume of around 220 KmA3 of surface water. (Ii) The second lies in the paradox that, despite this great potential and the level of investments involved in irrigation, currently only a very small part is being used. of land suitable for irrigation, only about 3.6% are equipped with hydraulic infrastructures, of which about 80% are underutilized. (iii The third is closely linked with the reason contained in the second point, it is an attempt to draw attention to the need to optimize the use of these resources. (iv) The fourth refers to the scarcity of research work in this field, and therefore it is opportune to address the problems of irrigation in the perspective of making available some material written in this area.