Formalize or not?: The case of the Mkombozi Water Users’ Association in Babati district, Tanzania

Paulo Anania; Ted Schrader

doi:10.18174/683632

Formalize or not? The case of the Mkombozi Water Users’ Association in Babati district, Tanzania

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This paper discusses the possible transformation of the paddy/rice food system, with a focus on the semi-formal Mkombozi Water Users’ Association (WUA). The current situation, challenges and opportunities are set in the context of production potential, market demand, power relations, external support, internal strife and the role and power of diverse formal and informal actors. The case shows that farmer empowerment requires more than just supporting farmers or a farmers’ organisation; it requires power analysis and anticipation of changing (informal and formal) actor configurations.

Original language	English
Place of Publication	Wageningen
Publisher	Wageningen Centre for Development Innovation
Number of pages	12
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.18174/683632
Publication status	Published - Nov 2024

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Name	Rapport / Wageningen Centre for Development Innovation
No.	WCDI-24-404

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