Effectiveness of nongovernment organizations in developing local irrigation organizations: A case study from Sri Lanka

Effectiveness of nongovernment organizations in developing local irrigation organizations: A case study from Sri Lanka
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Publisher: IWMI
Total Pages: 113
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ISBN: 929090304X
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This paper reports on a detailed sociological study carried out as the NGO (or change agent) was completing three-year projects in two sites, Nagadeepa and Pimburettewa. The study describes the change agent's strategy, and analyzes its impact and the perceptions of farmers and government officials regarding its impact. The case study is placed in a wider context, in terms of both the participatory management policy of the Government of Sri Lanka, and the lessons learned that are relevant for NGOs working in other countries as well.

Institutional Design Principles for Accountability in Large Irrigation Systems

Institutional Design Principles for Accountability in Large Irrigation Systems
Author: Douglas J. Merrey
Publisher: IWMI
Total Pages: 34
Release: 1996
Genre: 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.

Expanding the Frontiers of Irrigation Management Research

Expanding the Frontiers of Irrigation Management Research
Author: Douglas J. Merrey
Publisher: IWMI
Total Pages: 268
Release: 1997
Genre: Irrigation
ISBN: 9290903465
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Research results: performances assessment; Research results: design and operation of irrigation systems; Research results: policy, institutions, and management; Research results: health and environment; Training and institutional strengthening; Conclusions: outputs, impacts, and future directions.

Annual Report

Annual Report
Author: International Irrigation Management Institute
Publisher:
Total Pages: 296
Release: 1994
Genre: Agricultural assistance
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The Blurring of a Vision, the Mahaweli

The Blurring of a Vision, the Mahaweli
Author: Hans-Peter Müller
Publisher:
Total Pages: 370
Release: 1995
Genre: Irrigation
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On the Accelerated Programme of Mahaweli Development, hydroelectric and irrigation project in Sri Lanka; evaluation and analysis by an inter-disciplinary group which met at a week-long seminar in Ascona, Switzerland.