Farmer-Financed Irrigation
Farmer-Financed Irrigation

Author: Leslie E. Small

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 1991-10-10

Total Pages: 252

ISBN-13: 0521380731

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This book examines the potentials and limitations of user fees for financing irrigation operation and maintenance.

Farmer-based Financing of Operations in the Niger Valley Irrigation Schemes
Farmer-based Financing of Operations in the Niger Valley Irrigation Schemes

Author: Charles L. Abernethy

Publisher: IWMI

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 45

ISBN-13: 929090397X

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This report deals with some experiences of a set of irrigation systems situated in the Republic of Niger, along both banks of the Niger River. All these systems draw water from the river through low-lift, electrically powered pumping stations, which have been installed by the Government of Niger over the past 30 years. Irrigation of this kind is not a tradition in Niger. The introduction of this technology caused considerable changes in the way of life of local communities.

Financing Asian Irrigation
Financing Asian Irrigation

Author: Asian Development Bank

Publisher: Asian Development Bank

Published: 2017-05-01

Total Pages: 137

ISBN-13: 9292578367

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Water resources are becoming increasingly scarce in the Asia and Pacific region. By 2050, agriculture will need to produce 100% more food in developing countries. Climate change and rapid population growth will place new pressures on already scarce water resources. Improved irrigation productivity---more crop per drop---and greater financial sustainability are critical. Estimates for the Asian region place a $12.31 billion annual investment required for irrigation between 2005 and 2030. Find out how the Asia and Pacific region is addressing the need to sustainably fund large-scale, publicly owned and managed surface irrigation and drainage systems.

The World Bank and Irrigation
The World Bank and Irrigation

Author: William I. Jones

Publisher: World Bank Publications

Published: 1995-01-01

Total Pages: 174

ISBN-13: 9780821332498

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Annotation This book provides an independent and comprehensive review of World Bank irrigation lending and policy between 1948 and 1993. The Bank's role in irrigation lending has been large--more than $30 billion (in current U.S. dollars) spread over some 600 projects. Only 200 projects have been in place long enough to be assessed. The overall performance record is good, but there is room for improvement.The report finds that there are still pervasive problems in maintenance and operation. Operating chaos prevails in most large canal systems in the humid tropics. In drier areas, drainage is the biggest environmental problem associated with irrigation. The author argues for upgrading existing systems, improving service, involving irrigators, and saving water where it is scarce.

Reengaging in Agricultural Water Management
Reengaging in Agricultural Water Management

Author:

Publisher: World Bank Publications

Published: 2006-01-01

Total Pages: 242

ISBN-13: 0821364995

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"In order to face the challenge of disappointing returns on public investment in irrigation and drainage new solutions have emerged. These solutions are based on widely available technology and new management and governance options. The main message of Re-engaging in Agricultural Water Management is that the irrigation and drainage sector should not continue to be dealt with as a standalone sector, but should be integrated into a broader perspective, one that embraces the objectives of productivity growth, poverty reduction, natural resources management and environmental protection."