Small-scale irrigation is a key factor in the development of many rural communities in developing countries. A variety of water-lifting devices have been used in the past and this Technical Brief describes some of the most practical and efficient pumps in use today.
Elson, B., and Shaw, R. (1999). Low-lift irrigation pumps WEDC
RuralPoliticians and local decision makersPractitionersTechnical drawingsEnglish