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1 Haq, K. A.; Islam, M. N.; Sattar, M. A. 1986. Evaluation of large scale irrigation systems: The Ganges-Kobadak Project experience. In Bangladesh Agricultural Research Council and Winrock International Institute for Agricultural Development, Methodologies to evaluate the performance of irrigation systems. Dhaka, Bangladesh: BARC and Winrock International. pp.187-205.
Performance evaluation ; Surface irrigation ; Cost benefit analysis ; Crop yield ; Irrigation efficiency / Bangladesh
(Location: IWMI-HQ Call no: 631.7.8 G584 BAN Record No: H01683)
The Ganges-Kobadak (G-K) Project is the largest surface irrigation system in Bangladesh. The study evaluated the performance of the system keeping in mind the objectives of the project to (1) increase food production, (2) control floods, (3) improve the drainage system of the area, (4) improve cropping patterns and intensity, and (5) improve the socio-economic conditions of the farmers. The methodology followed was an intensive survey approach. The performance parameters selected were pumping plant, conveyance, on-farm water use, and command area efficiencies; adoption of high yielding varieties and input use; and benefit-cost ratios of cropping patterns. Results indicate that pumping plant, conveyance, and kharif II command area efficiencies are relatively high, while on-farm water use and kharif I command area efficiencies were much lower. Both HYV adoption and input use were higher in 1984 than in 1983. Finally, benefit-cost ratios of selected cropping patterns ranged between 4.85 and 2.77 depending on whether recommended or farmers' management practices were followed.
2 Sattar, M. A.; Nazimuddin, S. M.; Hossain, M. N.; Haq, K. A.. Evaluation of the North Bangladesh Tubewell Irrigation Project - A case study. Bangladesh Journal of Agricultural Research, 13(1):61-68.
(Location: IWMI-HQ Call no: P 3035 Record No: H09543)
3 Sattar, M. A.; Haq, K. A.. 1994. Hydrogeological potentiality of intensive farmer-managed tubewell irrigation systems in Bangladesh: a case study. In Abhayaratna, M. D. C.; Vermillion, D.; Johnson, S.; Perry, C. (Eds.). Farmer management of groundwater irrigation in Asia: selected papers from a South Asian Regional Workshop on Groundwater Farmer-Managed Irrigation Systems and Sustainable Groundwater Management, Dhaka, Bangladesh 18-21 May 1992. Colombo, Sri Lanka: International Irrigation Management Institute (IIMI). pp.15-28.
Farmer managed irrigation systems ; Tube well irrigation ; Groundwater irrigation ; Aquifers ; Hydrogeology ; Case studies / Bangladesh
(Location: IWMI HQ Call no: IIMI 631.7.6.3 G570 ABH Record No: H015149)
4 Haq, K. A.. 1994. Water for agriculture: Strategies to meet the impending crisis. Paper presented at the International Conference on Water in the Islamic World, Khartoum, Sudan, 5-9 December 1994. 35p.
(Location: IWMI-HQ Call no: IIMI 631.7.2 G000 HAQ Record No: H016012)
5 Haq, K. A.. 1994. The Sudan Gezira Rehabilitation Project technical assistance to Sudan Gezira Board: final report, October 1994. Colombo, Sri Lanka: International Irrigation Management Institute (IIMI). 90p.
Irrigation management ; Rehabilitation ; Climate ; Soils ; Water distribution ; Crop production ; Drainage ; Agriculture / Sudan
(Location: IWMI HQ Call no: IIMI 631.7.7 G146 HAQ Record No: H016011)
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6 Haq, K. A.; Samarasekera, B. M. S. 1994. Review of current developments in the application in the water management technologies. Paper presented at the International Conference on Agricultural Water Management Technology, Colombo/Kotmale, Sri Lanka, 12-16 July 1994. 12p.
(Location: IWMI-HQ Call no: IIMI 631.7.1.1 G000 HAQ Record No: H016013)
7 Sattar, M. A.; Haq, K. A.. 1992. Hydrogeological potentiality of intensive farmer managed tubewell irrigation systems in Bangladesh - A case study. In IIMI, Groundwater farmer-managed irrigation systems and sustainable groundwater management: A South Asian Regional Workshop of the FMIS Network, Dhaka, Bangladesh, 18-21 May 1992. Vol.II. pp.106:i-106:xvii.
Groundwater management ; Farmer managed irrigation systems ; Tube well irrigation ; Farmer-led irrigation ; Case studies / Bangladesh
(Location: IWMI-HQ Call no: IIMI 631.7.6.3 G570 IIM Record No: H016224)
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8 Haq, K. A.; Samarasekera, B. M. S. 1995. Current developments in applying water management technologies. In APO, Agricultural water management technology in Asia and the Pacific: Report of an APO seminar 12-16 July 1994, Colombo, Sri Lanka. Tokyo, Japan: APO. pp.43-50.
Water management ; Rain ; Water harvesting ; Irrigation management ; Computer models ; Conjunctive use / Asia
(Location: IWMI-HQ Call no: 631.7.8 G570 APO Record No: H017488)
9 Wickramasuriya, S. S.; Haq, K. A.. (Eds.) 1995. Summaries of reviews of literature related to irrigated agriculture in Sri Lanka. Volume II. Unpublished document, IRMU and IIMI. vii, 101p.
(Location: IWMI-HQ Call no: IIMI 631.7 G744 WIC Record No: H020051)
10 Pradhan, R.; Haq K. A.; Pradhan, U. 1997. Law, rights and equity: Implications of state intervention in farmer managed irrigation systems. In Pradhan, R.; von Benda-Beckmann, F.; von Benda-Beckmann, K.; Spiertz, H. L. J. ; Khadka, S. S.; Haq, K. A. (Eds.) Water rights, conflict and policy: Proceedings of a workshop held in Kathmandu, Nepal, January 22-24, 1996. Colombo, Sri Lanka: IIMI. pp.111-134.
Farmer managed irrigation systems ; Agriculture ; Irrigation systems ; Equity ; Farmer-agency interactions ; Farmer-led irrigation ; Legal aspects / Nepal
(Location: IWMI-HQ Call no: IIMI 631.7.3 G726 PRA Record No: H020129)
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11 Kamaladasa, N. N.; Samarasekara, B. M. S.; Haq, K. A.. 1995. Planning and design issues of rehabilitation: Proceedings of the Workshop on Planning and Design Issues of Rehabilitation, held on 5-6 December 1995 at Irrigation Training Institute, Galgamuwa. Unpublished workshop proceedings. v, 41p.
Irrigation management ; Rehabilitation ; Planning ; Design ; Farmer participation ; Irrigation canals / Sri Lanka
(Location: IWMI-HQ Call no: IIMI 631.7.7 G744 KAM Record No: H020224)
12 Weerawardena, I. K.; Upasena, W. J. J.; Haq, K. A.. (Eds.) 1995. Workshop on farmer participation in rehabilitation of NIRP schemes: Farmer perspective: Proceedings of the Workshop on Farmer Participation in Rehabilitation of NIRP Schemes: Farmer perspective, held in Galgamuwa, Sri Lanka on February 25, 1995. Unpublished workshop proceedings. IIMI. SLNP; Sri Lanka, Irrigation Department. IRMU. iv, 33p.
Irrigation management ; Farmer participation ; Rehabilitation ; Planning ; Farmers' associations / Sri Lanka
(Location: IWMI-HQ Call no: IIMI 631.7.7 G744 WEE Record No: H021104)
13 Haq, K. A.; Khatib, G. D.; Salih, A. A. 1996. On-farm water management practices and crop production indicators in selected areas of the Gezira Scheme. In International Irrigation Management Institute (IIMI). Sudan Field Operations. Gezira Scheme. Khartoum, Sudan: International Irrigation Management Institute (IIMI). Sudan Field Operations. pp.59-79. (Irrigation Management in Sudan Technical Report 3)
Irrigation management ; Irrigation programs ; Cotton ; Wheat ; Crop production ; Water requirements ; Soil moisture ; Crop yield ; Water use efficiency / Sudan / Gezira Scheme
(Location: IWMI HQ Call no: IIMI 631.7.8 G146 IIM Record No: H021889)
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14 Haq, K. A.; Hemakeerthi, K. 1994. Institution and capacity building in Sri Lanka: concepts, methods and results. In International Irrigation Management Institute (IIMI). The Tenth Internal Program Review, Colombo, 7-10 November 1994. Volume I-A. Papers for discussion. Colombo, Sri Lanka: International Irrigation Management Institute (IIMI). 22p.
Institution building ; Capacity building ; Irrigation management ; Organizations ; Institutions ; History ; Training ; Technology transfer / Sri Lanka
(Location: IWMI HQ Call no: IIMI 631.7.8 G000 IIM Record No: H023671)
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15 Haq, K. A.; Rey, J.; Sakthivadivel, R.; Samarasekera, B. M. S. (Eds.) 1994. Use of computer-operated models as decision-support tools in operation and management of irrigation systems: Sri Lankan experience. Proceedings of the Workshop on the Use of Computer-Operated Models as Decision-Support Tools in Operation and Management of Irrigation Systems held in Galgamuwa, Sri Lanka, 15-16 July 1993. Summaries of workshop papers. Colombo, Sri Lanka: International Irrigation Management Institute (IIMI); Colombo, Sri Lanka: Irrigation Department. Irrigation Research Management Unit. xi, 44p.
Water management ; Computer techniques ; Computer models ; Decision support tools ; Calibrations ; Hydraulics ; Flow measurement ; Performance ; Irrigation systems ; Irrigation programs / Sri Lanka / Gal Oya Project / Kirindi Oya / Polonnaruwa / Uda Walawe / Hakwatuna Oya / Magalwewa Scheme / Kantale
(Location: IWMI HQ Call no: IIMI 631.7.1 G744 HAQ Record No: H015118)
Summaries of papers of a workshop which was organized with the objective of reviewing and comparing experiences in the application of computerized decision support tools to improve the performance of water management in irrigation systems of Sri Lanka.
16 Haq, K. A.; Samarasekera, B. M. S. (Eds.) 1995. Farmer Participation in Planning, Design and Rehabilitation of NIRP Schemes: Current status and needed improvements - Proceedings of a workshop held in Colombo on 14 October 1994. Colombo, Sri Lanka: International Irrigation Management Institute (IIMI); Sri Lanka. Irrigation Department. IRMU. vii, 48p.
Maintenance ; Sustainability ; Operations ; Irrigation systems ; Farmers' associations ; Irrigation management ; Decision making ; Farmer-agency interactions ; Farmer participation ; Irrigation design ; Rehabilitation / Sri Lanka
(Location: IWMI-HQ Call no: IIMI 631.7.3 G744 HAQ Record No: H018049)
It is becoming increasingly evident that to maintain the sustainability of irrigation schemes, effective farmer participation in operation and maitenace is essential. The consultation workshop was held to discuss the NIRP's planned strategy for farmer participation, the actual level of participation and to identify measures that NIRP should take in order to further strengthen farmer participation.
17 Haq, K. A.; Wijayaratne, C. M.; Samarasekera, B. M. S. (Eds.) 1995. Summaries of papers presented at Irrigation Research Management Unit seminar series during 1994. Colombo, Sri Lanka: International Irrigation Management Institute (IIMI) v, 20p.
Irrigation management ; Environment ; Income generation ; Settlement ; Privatization ; Water resources development ; Irrigation systems ; Tank irrigation ; Water user associations ; Training ; Rehabilitation ; Farmer participation ; Surface water ; Conjunctive use / Sri Lanka
(Location: IWMI-HQ Call no: IIMI 631.7.8 G744 HAQ Record No: H016787)
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The Irrigation Research Management Unit (IRMU) was established in mid-1992 in the Irrigation Department, Sri Lanka. The main objective of it is to identify research needs, conduct and coordinate research and disseminate research results to improve efficiency, productivity and profitability of irrigated agriculture. As part of its technology transfer program, the IRMU initiated a series of monthly seminars. During the year of 1994, eleven such seminars were held. The seminars covered the following program areas of IRMU and their distribution was as follows: Assessing and Improving Performance of Irrigation Systems-3, Local Management of Irrigation ofSystems-3, Operational Management of Water Delivery and Disposal-1, Crop Diversification-1, and Environmental Studies-3. Professionals and researchers from national and international agencies as well as free lance consultants dealing with irrigated agriculture and irrigation management participated as resource persons. Speakers came from the Department of Agriculture, the University of Peradeniya, the Irrigation Department, the Irrigation Research Management Unit, the Open University of Sri Lanka, the Field Crop Research and Development Institute-Maha Iluppallama, the International Irrigation Management Institute (IIMI) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations/Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific (FAO/RAPA). IIMI was involved in three presentations (two on IRMU's work), the faculty members of the University of Peradeniya gave two presentations, the Irrigation Department, the Open University of Sri Lanka, the Field Crop Research and Development Institute, the Department of Agriculture, the FAO/RAPA and an independent consultant gave one presentation each. In addition to serving as a strong component of the technology transfer program, these seminars also provide essential inputs in strengthening IRMU's research program. These seminars, in general were well received, which was evident from the wide participation of different institutions and agencies. This publication contains summaries of the eleven seminars presented during the year 1994
18 Weerawardena, I. K.; Upasena, W. J. J.; Haq, K. A.. (Eds.) 1996. Farmer participation in rehabilitation of NIRP schemes: Farmers' perspective - Proceedings of the Workshop on Farmer Participation in Rehabilitation of NIRP Schemes: Farmers' Perspective held in Galgamuwa, Sri Lanka on February 25, 1995. Colombo, Sri Lanka: International Irrigation Management Institute (IIMI). SLNP; Sri Lanka, Irrigation Department. IRMU. xi, 23p.
Irrigation management ; Farmer participation ; Rehabilitation ; Farmers' associations ; Planning ; Privatization ; Leadership ; Farmer-agency interactions / Sri Lanka
(Location: IWMI-HQ Call no: IIMI 631.7.7 G744 WEE Record No: H019126)
Experiences from past rehabilitation projects have indicated that without effective farmer participation in the rehabilitation process, it is extremely difficult to achieve cost effective and quality rehabilitation. This led the National Irritation Rehabilitation Project (NIRP) to mandate farmer participation in planning, design and implementation of rehabilitation projects with the ultimate objective of handing over operation and maintenance (O&M) responsibilities of rehabilitated schemes to FOs.Late in 1993, the Irrigation Research Management Unit (IRMU) carried out a rapid rural appraisal (RRA) of five NIRP schemes to evaluate the effectiveness of farmer participation. Results were presented in the workshop in October, 1994. At the recommendation of the workshop the study was expanded to cover a significantly larger sample size (20 more schemes) with a view to more thoroughly analyze issues raised. Preliminary results showed that farmers bear wide-ranging views on their participation in rehabilitation and takeover. This situation necessitated the need to consult farmers to draw on their views and opinions, to further strengthen the rehabilitation process being pursued by NI RP.Many workshops and seminars have been held in the past to solicit opinions of experts on the subject including documenting experiences of the agency officials engaged in the implementation of rehabilitation projects. IRMU has taken a step forward by obtaining feedback directly from the farmer leaders on the issues that contribute to further strengthening farmer participation in the rehabilitation and turnover of NIRP schemes.The workshop provided a forum to the farmer leaders to frankly and openly express their opinions and share their experiences. Proceedings of these discussions were meticulously recorded and this report provides the outcome of those discussions.
19 Haq, K. A.; Nandaratna, S. M. K. B. (Eds.) 1996. Beneficiary-centered management of irrigation systems: Retrospection on recent endeavors: Proceedings of the workshop held at the Irrigation Department, Colombo, Sri Lanka, 25th May 1995. Colombo, Sri Lanka: International Irrigation Management Institute (IIMI). SLNP; Sri Lanka. Irrigation Department. IRMU. ix, 81p.
Irrigation systems ; Farmer participation ; Rehabilitation ; Farmers' associations ; Privatization ; Operations ; Maintenance ; Farmer-agency interactions ; Participatory management ; Sustainability / Sri Lanka / Gal Oya Project / Polonnaruwa
(Location: IWMI-HQ Call no: IIMI 631.7.3 G744 HAQ Record No: H019127)
IN 1978, THE United States Agency for International Development (USAID) decided to assist the Government of Sri Lanka in improving the management of water in major irrigation projects in the dry zone. It was understood that this required building an adequate knowledge-base and new institutional capacities both of which take time but neither of which can be purchased 'off the shelf.' USAID and the Government of Sri Lanka recognized that a successful effort to improve water management could well take 20 years, but it would have to begin in a focused, concrete way, in a pioneering project that would begin to build up in-country knowledge and institutional capacity. In 1979, the government and USAID selected the Left Bank of the Gal Oya Irrigation System for rehabilitation. This planned change program was officially called the Gal Oya Rehabilitation and Water Management Project. The Irrigation Department (10) was appointed by the government as the project implementing agency. Technical assistance was to be obtained from the PRC Engineering consultants Inc., a U.S. engineering firm. Through a Letter of Understanding, the 10 was further assisted by the Agrarian Research and Training Institute (ARTI), which dealt with the socioeconomic components of the project. ARTI was assisted in this regard by the Rural Development Committee of Cornell University, USA. The project initially spanned 44 months (August 1979 to march 1984). The project life was subsequently extended by 21 months, until December 31,1985 as it needed more time to reach its assigned targets. With this policy objective, the Farmer Organization Program was included as one of the components of this major water management and rehabilitation project. The project assigned the establishment of farmer organizations (FOs) and the promotion of farmers' participation in these associations to ARTI. The main objective of this paper is to describe how these FOs evolved. The paper stresses that there was a cyclical trend of Fa evolution. It describes how FOs began and flourished at the initial stage of the project and the socio-administrative-climate that provided a conducive environment to such growth. Then it examines the crises and dynamics of the program's decline during its latter part.
20 Haq, K. A.; Samarasekera, B. M. S. (Eds.) 1996. Summaries of papers presented at the IRMU seminar series. Colombo, Sri Lanka: International Irrigation Management Institute (IIMI). SLNP; Sri Lanka, Irrigation Department. IRMU. v, 23p.
Irrigation management ; Tank irrigation ; Flow control ; Cropping systems ; Rice ; Participatory management ; Natural resources ; Maintenance ; Rehabilitation ; Women in development ; Legislation ; Water management ; Participatory rural appraisal ; Project planning ; Irrigation design ; Standards ; GIS / Sri Lanka / Canada / Indonesia
(Location: IWMI-HQ Call no: IIMI 631.7.8 G744 HAQ Record No: H019133)
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