Your search found 8 records
1 Smith, L. E. D.. 1986. Computers in irrigation management - B: the role of simulation exercises in training irrigation managers. London, UK: ODI. pp.13-20. (ODI/IIMI Irrigation Management Network Paper 86/2c)
(Location: IWMI-HQ Call no: ODI/IIMI 86/2c Record No: H003473)
(0.48 MB)
2 Smith, L. E. D.; Carruthers, I. D. 1989. Technical, financial and economic characteristics of drainage projects and their implications for project evaluation: Experience from the Lower Indus basin. In Rydzewski, J. R.; Ward, C. F. (Eds.) Irrigation theory and practice: Proceedings of the International Conference, University of Southampton, 12-15 September. London: Pentech Press. pp.83-95.
(Location: IWMI-HQ Call no: 631.7 G000 RYD Record No: H07512)
Is investment in drainage wasted? This important empirical question can only be answered when three prior practical questions are resolved: what are to be the appropriate indicators of cost-effectiveness; what are the relevant data to illuminate the area; and how can these partial insights be integrated to provide a reliable overall picture of whether too much, too little, premature or just inappropriate drainage investment is being under taken. Establishing technical, financial and economic tests for investments extends the limits of conventional project appraisal and ex-post evaluation methodologies. Although appropriate concepts and techniques exist these are rarely rigorously or effectively applied in practice. This paper aims to set out some of the conceptual and methodological issues raised and to recommend the minimum actions from among a range of alternatives
3 Smith, L. E. D.; Keddal, H. 1995. An assessment of project management software as a decision support system for irrigation management in Morocco. Irrigation and Drainage Systems, 9(4):329-355.
Decision support tools ; Irrigation management ; Project management ; Computer software ; Computer techniques ; Monitoring ; Sensitivity analysis ; Management Information Systems ; Data collection / Morocco
(Location: IWMI-HQ Call no: PER Record No: H017892)
The characteristics and potential of project management software as a tool for improved planning and management of on-going irrigation operations are assessed. A commercially available package was tested through use for the simulated planning of the close season maintenance campaign of major pump stations at a large scale irrigation scheme in Morocco. The software was found to be well suited to this planning activity and successfully helped resolve conflicts in terms of time and resources available. Its potential as a tool for sensitivity analysis and for monitoring and control was clearly demonstrated. The exercise had an immediate effect on management decision making and managers concerned have adopted the software for further trials. The approach is recommended as a means to enhance planning, communication and teamwork for suitable irrigation management operations, but will be most effective with the development of supporting databases to enhance the quality of planning data used.
4 Smith, L. E. D.; Franks, T.; Kay, M. 1997. "Water - an economic good?": Theory and practice. ICID Journal, 46(2):1-13.
Water resource management ; Economic aspects ; Irrigation water ; Water costs ; Water market ; Pricing ; Water policy ; Water users ; Water demand ; Farmers' attitudes
(Location: IWMI-HQ Call no: PER Record No: H021988)
5 Smith, L. E. D.; Sohani, A. 1997. Participatory irrigation management: a case study of ability to pay. In Kay, M.; Franks, T.; Smith, L. (Eds.). Water: economics, management and demand. London, UK: E & FN Spon. pp.210-218.
Irrigation management ; Drainage ; Participatory management ; Water user associations ; Operating costs ; Maintenance costs ; Assessment ; Development projects ; Distributary canals ; Cost recovery ; Case studies / Pakistan / Sundh Province / Nara
(Location: IWMI HQ Call no: 631.7 G000 KAY Record No: H023060)
6 Aheeyar, M. M. M.; Smith, L. E. D.. 1998. Participatory irrigation management in Sri Lanka: Lessons of experience. ICID Journal, 47(2):77-86.
Irrigation management ; Participatory management ; Policy ; Farmer participation ; Irrigation programs ; Models ; Farmers' associations ; Leadership ; Case studies ; Legal aspects ; Environmental effects / Sri Lanka
(Location: IWMI-HQ Call no: PER Record No: H023797)
7 Nguyen Khoa, Sophie; Smith, L. E. D.. 2004. Irrigation and fisheries: Irreconcilable conflicts or potential synergies? Irrigation and Drainage, 53(4):415-427.
Irrigated farming ; Fisheries ; Conflict ; Research priorities / Sri Lanka / Kirindi Oya Irrigation Settlement Project
(Location: IWMI-HQ Call no: PER Record No: H036092)
8 Smith, L. E. D.; Nguyen Khoa, Sophie; Lorenzen, K. 2005. Livelihood functions of inland fisheries: policy implications in developing countries. Water Policy, 7(4):359-383.
(Location: IWMI-HQ Call no: PER Record No: H037402)
Powered by DB/Text WebPublisher, from
