The status of ponds in the western SORDU project area

Working Paper
Published on
byInternational Livestock Centre for Africa

Abstract

Discusses the construction & utilisation of ponds in the Borana system of pastoral production in Sidamo, Ethiopia, with particular reference to pond size, selection of site, usability status, and organisation of ownership & maintenance.

Authors

  • Cossins, N.J.

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