[PDF] Institutional Reform For Irrigation And Drainage eBook

Author : Fernando J. Gonzalez
Publisher : World Bank Publications
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 13,33 MB
Release : 2002-01-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780821351789

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If sustainable management of tropical forests is to be accomplished and deforestation brought under control, the on-the-ground performance of existing forest concessions, along with the allocation of new concessions, will have to be strengthened. This study examines the failures of forest concessions and the loss of tropical forests due to mismanagement during the last two decades. It also emphasizes the potential gains resulting from strengthening the allocation, management, and supervision of concessions by concentrating on improving procedures, introducing performance incentives, and monitoring key performance elements

Author : Douglas J. Merrey
Publisher : IWMI
Page : 34 pages
File Size : 22,35 MB
Release : 1996
Category : Irrigation
ISBN : 929090335X

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Argues that single irrigation systems managed by autonomous system-specific organizations accountable to their customers, perform better and are more sustainable than those managed by agencies dependent on the government, or by agencies responsible for multiple systems. Selected cases are reviewed and the plausibility of this hypothesis established. General recommendations are made for policy makers designing irrigation reform programs.

Author : D. J. Bandaragoda
Publisher : IWMI
Page : 42 pages
File Size : 39,2 MB
Release : 1999
Category : Irrigation
ISBN : 9290903872

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This report is based on the results of an action research program in pakistan conducted by the International Water Managament Institute (IWMI). An analysis of empirical data is presented in the light of existing theoretical kmowledge on collective action for natural resources management. the report also highlights the current constraints associated with a wider application of some of these findings, which reflect the difficulties in pursuing large-scale institutional reforms in the rural sector of developing coutries. finally, the report raises some key research issues that need to be explored further.

Author : Douglas L. Vermillion
Publisher : Food & Agriculture Org.
Page : 116 pages
File Size : 47,1 MB
Release : 1999
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9789251043080

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Irrigation management transfer (IMT) means the relocation of responsibility and authority for irrigation management from government agencies to non-governmental organizations, such as water user's associations. It is a widespread process that is taking place in more than 40 countries. These guidelines have been written to assist policy-makers, planners, technical experts, farmers' representatives and others involved in IMT programmes to design and implement an effective comprehensive and sustainable reform.

Author : Yameen Memon
Publisher : IWMI
Page : 33 pages
File Size : 21,23 MB
Release : 2000
Category : Agricultural extension work
ISBN : 9290904380

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Based on a project in which IWMI assessed the training needs of the farmers under the Farmer Managed Irrigated Agriculture (FMIA), the study highlights the importance of training in areas such as; effective communication strategies and conflict resolution, equitable water distribution, optimum use of water, financial management and developing a business plan.

Author : Ralf Starkloff
Publisher : IWMI
Page : 145 pages
File Size : 17,27 MB
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In the context of the institutional reform of Pakistan’s irrigation and drainage sector, a study f farmers’ perceptions of the experience of social mobilization for participatory irrigation management was carried out. To test the viability of farmers’ participation in irrigation management, he Pakistan Program of the International Irrigation Management Institute (IIMI1) had organized the Water User Federations (WUF) and 80 Water User Associations (WUA) at the Bareji and Heran Distributaries and the Dhoro Naro Minor of the Left Bank Outfall Drain (LBOD) Project area in the indh Province between 1995 and 1997.