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Multicriteria analysis using GIS and the analytic hierarchy process is the prevalent methodology for assessing irrigation land suitability in Ethiopia, requiring high-resolution data for key factors like soil, slope, and water proximity to ensure accuracy. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.SYNTHESIS. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

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The review aims to analyze existing methodologies for assessing irrigation potential in Ethiopia and identify strengths and weaknesses in current practices.

August 8, 2026Journal of Irrigation and Drainage Engineering

Assessing Irrigation Potential in East Africa: A Critical Review of Multicriteria Analysis Using GIS and Land Suitability Assessment for Irrigation

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The review aims to analyze existing methodologies for assessing irrigation potential in Ethiopia and identify strengths and weaknesses in current practices.
Comprehensive review of methodologies for irrigation potential assessment in Ethiopia.
Focus on multicriteria analysis using GIS, particularly the analytic hierarchy process.
Evaluation of key factors for land suitability, including soil, slope, land use/cover, and proximity to water sources.
Existing methodologies categorize land into suitability classes from highly suitable to permanently unsuitable.
Inconsistencies in assessment methodologies hinder the full utilization of irrigation potential.
Importance of accurate data, such as high-resolution digital elevation models, is highlighted for effective slope analysis.

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Critical review assesses irrigation potential in Ethiopia, highlighting methodologies and recommendations.

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Derebe et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Assessing Irrigation Potential in East Africa: A Critical Review of Multicriteria Analysis Using GIS and Land Suitability Assessment for Irrigation

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