The Arjo-Dedessa Irrigation Project is a major agricultural development initiative in Ethiopia, located between 8°30'39" to 8°39'32" North latitude and 36°22'53" to 36°38'15" East longitude. The project covers approximately 17,825 hectares (ha) of gross command area (GCA) with a culturable command area (CCA) of 13,665 ha (76.67% of GCA).
Water quality analysis from Dedessa River shows suitable conditions for irrigation:
The project proposes two-phase development with increasing cropping intensity:
The project emphasizes: