We examine the distributional impact of large dams on cropland productivity in Africa. As our unit of
analysis we use a hydrology based spatial breakdown of the continent that allows one to exactly define
regions in terms of their upstream/downstream relationship at a highly disaggregated level. We then use
satellite data to derive measures of cropland productivity within these areas. Our econometric analysis
shows that while regions downstream benefit from large dams, no beneficial effects accrue to cropland
within the vicinity. Moreover, we find that the productivity enhancing impact of upstream dams is
dependent on the local climate. Overall our results suggest that upstream dams have quantitatively on
average provided up to 12% of the minimum daily per capita amount of kilocalorie needs in downstream
communities and increased agricultural production by 1%.
STROBL Eric;
STROBL Robert;
2012-06-29
ELSEVIER SCIENCE BV
JRC52533
0304-3878,
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0304387810000891,
https://publications.jrc.ec.europa.eu/repository/handle/JRC52533,
10.1016/j.jdeveco.2010.08.005,
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