Browsing Faculty of Engineering & The Built Environment e-Theses Collection by Subject "reliability"
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Assessment of conjunctive use of small earth dams and boreholes for sustainable rural livelihoods in a semi-arid area: Case of Lilongwe West Rural Groundwater Project area, Malawi
(2012-08-30)Semi-arid Africa is well known for its unpredictable rainfall patterns, increased cases of drought and dry spells, high evaporative demands and increasing population which put pressure on water resources. Local experiences ... -
The role of Indigenous Knowledge Systems in coping with food security and climate challenges in Mbire District, Zimbabwe
(2013-12)Agriculture is the main form of livelihood in the Mbire District of Zimbabwe. The district lies in Natural Region IV and the average rains are 650 mm per year and experiences frequent droughts and floods. Weather forecasting ...
