Analysis of the Impact of Irrigation on the Nutritional Status of Rice Farming Households in the Iffou Region of Côte D'ivoire
| dc.contributor.author | Allou Nazaire N'DRI | |
| dc.contributor.author | Assi J.C. KIMOU | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2026-02-20T08:46:10Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2026-02-20T08:46:10Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2026 | |
| dc.description.abstract | This paper investigates the impact of irrigation on the nutritional status of rice farming households in M'Bahiakro, which is an irrigated rice-producing area. It utilizes data from a survey of rice farmers conducted by the Ivorian Centre for Economic and Social Research (CIRES) and the International Initiative for Impact Evaluation (3ie). The empirical strategy first estimates a Probit model to determine drivers of participation in the irrigation system. Second, it assesses the impact of irrigation on rice production and rice income using an Endogenous Switching Regression (ESR). Descriptive statistics show that producers participating in the irrigation system have higher productivity levels and higher income compared to non-participant farmers. Similarly, the Household Dietary Diversity Score (HDDS) is higher among households that use irrigation compared to non-participating households. The results of the probit model estimation show that education, training, extension services, off-farm activities, and membership in an agricultural cooperative are the main determinants of participation in irrigation. The results of the impact assessment indicate no significant effect of the irrigation system on food diversity. The impact estimation on rice production and household income shows that participation in the irrigation system has a positive effect on both income and rice production for participants. These findings reveal a positive effect of irrigation on beneficiaries, which implies an interest in the irrigation program for policymakers and rice farmers. | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://publication.aercafricalibrary.org/handle/123456789/4066 | |
| dc.publisher | AERC | |
| dc.title | Analysis of the Impact of Irrigation on the Nutritional Status of Rice Farming Households in the Iffou Region of Côte D'ivoire |