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1 Humpal, D. S. 1985. Agronomy and irrigation in Sub-Saharan Africa. Sacramento: Development Alternatives Inc. [ii], 28, [30] p.
Methodology ; Rice ; Sugarcane ; Cotton ; Drainage ; Water control ; Irrigated farming / Africa South of Sahara
(Location: IWMI-HQ Call no: 631.7.2 G100 HUM Record No: H057)
2 Hamid, M. A.; Saha, S. K.; Rahman, M. A.; Khan, M. A. J. 1978. Irrigation technologies in Bangladesh: A study in some selected areas. Rajshahi, Bangladesh: Department of Economics. Rajshahi University. xviii, 308p.
(Location: IWMI-HQ Call no: 631.7.1 G584 HAM Record No: H058)
3 Haider, M.; Skold, M. 1983. Planning irrigation improvements in Egypt: Act of policies and prices on farm income and resource use. Cairo, Egypt: Egypt Water Use and Management Project. vii, 80p. (EWUP project technical report no.43)
Methodology ; Water supply ; Policy ; Crop yield ; Water management ; Land tenure ; Livestock ; Agricultural policy ; Cropping systems ; Income / Egypt
(Location: IWMI-HQ Call no: 631.7.8 G232 HAI Record No: H0154)
The most profitable use of resources on a typical Egyptian farm is analyzed in view of resource, institutional and government policies. The linear programming model of a farm management decision problem is based on an average sized farm found in a survey of 50 farms in Kafr El Shiekh. By solution of the model one can observe the interdependencies. Further, changes in the method of irrigation or in the government's system of water supply are evaluated with the model. Four sets of policy alternatives are examined. The base run reflects existing policies, a second option includes only administered prices. Additionally, a free market alternative is tested and finally, a free market coupled with a system to charge farmers for the delivery of water. Results show that existing policies do not greatly distort the optimal mix of enterprises but it is likely that farmers would have incentive to achieve higher crop yields under different price policies. As yields associated with higher commodity prices are achieved, farmer's incentive and ability to adopt improved water management practices would be enhanced.
4 Pakistan. Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Cooperatives. 1984. Irrigation guide: Pakistan. Islamabad, Pakistan: The Ministry. 55 p.
(Location: IWMI-HQ Call no: 631.7.8 G730 PAK Record No: H0269)
5 Valera, A. B. 1985. A comparative assessment of three irrigation systems at Central Luzon, Philippines. Thesis presented to the Faculty of Graduate School of Cornell University for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy. xvi, 283 p.
Investment ; Methodology ; Evaluation ; Water allocation ; Water distribution ; Irrigated farming ; Governmental interrelations / Philippines / Central Luzon
(Location: IWMI-HQ Call no: 631.7 G732 VAL Record No: H0539)
6 Gisselquist, D.; Alam, J. 1986. Methodologies for evaluating economic aspects of irrigation systems. In Bangladesh Agricultural Research Council and Winrock International Institute for Agricultural Development, Methodologies to evaluate the performance of irrigation systems (pp. 123-139). Dhaka, Bangladesh: BARC and Winrock International.
(Location: IWMI-HQ Call no: 631.7.8 G584 BAN Record No: H01680)
This paper argues that irrigation development offers an opportunity for equitable distribution of increased incomes. Data are presented to demonstrate that distributional impacts of new irrigation systems may be potentially more significant for or against rural equity than any possible government initiative affecting land ownership or tenancy arrangements. Nevertheless, irrigation systems are often developed with no more than lip service paid to concerns about equity. Therefore, although irrigation expansion can represent an immense opportunity, it could also be a dangerous threat for those interested in equity in rural communities. The paper discusses a variety of approaches that have been used to obtain indications about the distributional impact of irrigation systems. The paper points out that information to date on distribution of incomes from irrigation gives cause for concern. It is argued that irrigation systems can be designed and policies devised to distribute water, and hence benefits, more equitably across areas of large-scale systems and to curtail the extent to which those managing tubewells are able to collect water charges in excess of water costs. The paper concludes that additional studies on the distributional impact of irrigation systems are fully warranted. Furthermore, since distributional issues can be incorporated into evaluations at little extra cost, such issues should be an integral part of any evaluation of performance of irrigation systems.
7 Garces-Restrepo, C.; Lazaro, R. C.; Akhand, N. A. 1986. Methodologies to evaluate the performance of irrigation systems in Bangladesh. In Bangladesh Agricultural Research Council and Winrock International Institute for Agricultural Development, Methodologies to evaluate the performance of irrigation systems (pp. 142-168). Dhaka, Bangladesh: BARC and Winrock International.
(Location: IWMI-HQ Call no: 631.7.8 G584 BAN Record No: H01681)
Reviews the performance studies of irrigation projects in Bangladesh with attention to both internal and external evaluations. The paper gives a brief description of each project, project objectives, purpose of evaluation, methodology followed, and parameters used. Results of the evaluations, however, are not presented as the paper concentrates on the methodologies issue. Methodologies for evaluation ranged from simple field inspections with random interviews to surveys with full sampling techniques. Although most studies appeared to have been based on secondary sources some internal evaluation studies utilized primary data. Evaluation studies reviewed in the paper suggest that individuals, rather than institutions, have had the initiative to undertake studies dealing with the performance of irrigations systems. The authors also point out that the studies have been heavily biased towards socio-economic aspects of systems with some attention to agronomic issues. The technical and engineering component of the evaluation have been mostly neglected, although this appears to be changing. The paper concludes with three recommendations that the authors feel would be of great help towards enhancing the understanding of past, present, and potential performance of irrigation systems in Bangladesh.
8 Mandal, M. A. S.; Dutta, S. C. 1986. Comparative evaluation of different lift irrigation technologies under different management approaches: A discussion on field work methodologies. In Bangladesh Agricultural Research Council and Winrock International Institute for Agricultural Development, Methodologies to evaluate the performance of irrigation systems (pp. 206-218). Dhaka, Bangladesh: BARC and Winrock International.
(Location: IWMI-HQ Call no: 631.7.8 G584 BAN Record No: H01684)
The paper highlights the important methodological aspects and field work experiences related to the first phase of field research on minor irrigation systems in Bangladesh. The research is concerned with the evaluation of the performance of deep tubewell, shallow tubewell, and low lift pump irrigation systems controlled and managed under different institutions in two different areas of Bangladesh. The paper is divided in six sections. Section I is the introduction. Section II presents a discussion on the irrigation institutions covered in the study, their management responsibilities, and the structure of incentives, while the objectives and strategies of work are discussed in Section III. Sections IV and V describe respectively the survey design and field work experiences. The final section presents the concluding remarks.
9 Hamid, M. A. 1986. Socio-economic component of methodologies in the evaluation of minor irrigation systems: The case of shallow tubewells in Bangladesh. In Bangladesh Agricultural Research Council and Winrock International Institute for Agricultural Development, Methodologies to evaluate the performance of irrigation systems (pp. 219-235). Dhaka, Bangladesh: BARC and Winrock International.
Evaluation ; Shallow tube wells ; Economic analysis ; Social impact ; Policy ; Methodology / Bangladesh
(Location: IWMI-HQ Call no: 631.7.8 G584 BAN Record No: H01685)
The paper is based on experience gained by the author while evaluating the socio-economic impact of the International Development Agency (IDA) Shallow Tubewells (STW) Project in northwest Bangladesh. The objectives of the evaluation were to: (1) assess direct and indirect financial benefits; (2) examine the effectiveness of the improved repair and maintenance facilities provided under the project; and (3) identify socio-economic characteristics of the beneficiaries. However, during the course of the evaluation other objectives were added: (4) establish total STW installation and evolution of sales under IDA credit; (5) assess institutional and organizational development; (6) determine technical aspects of STW problems and remedial measures; and (7) examine policy implications arising out of the study. The methodology employed for the study included three phases: (1) a statistical survey by district to establish total STW installation, evolution of sales, cropped area, production, and production systems; (2) an interview questionnaire covering about 200 wells involving 4,000-6,000 farmers to establish a sample frame for detailed questioning; and (3) an in-depth questioning of about 500 farmers under 40 to 50 wells plus a number of farmers outside STW schemes.Simple statistical tools were used in the data analysis and financial and economic analyses were employed to calculate net incremental benefits for the individual crops as well as for the entire crop sector. The final section of the paper discusses the results of the evaluation and the implications for future decision making.
10 Bangladesh Agricultural Research Council; Winrock International Institute for Agricultural Development. 1986. Methodologies to evaluate the performance of irrigation systems. Dhaka, Bangladesh: BARC and Winrock International Institute for Agricultural Development. vi, 291p.
Evaluation ; Irrigation management ; Irrigation systems ; Monitoring ; Methodology / Bangladesh / Philippines / India
(Location: IWMI-HQ Call no: 631.7.8 G584 BAN Record No: H01671)
Presents the report and papers from the Regional Workshop on Methodologies to Evaluate the Performance of Irrigation Systems held June 25-27, 1985, in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The papers are divided into two major sections: regional experiences and experiences from Bangladesh. The technical papers in the regional section focus on overseas experience with special reference to India and the Philippines. They relate to different irrigation contexts such as communally and jointly managed small surface and groundwater irrigation systems; jointly managed large surface irrigation systems; and lift irrigation systems. The papers in the second section concentrate on experiences in Bangladesh. The papers include such topics as a review of evaluation-related work, current efforts on methodological evaluation procedures, and experiences with lift irrigation and surface systems.
11 Jones, S. 1986. Considerations in the evaluation of flood control, drainage and irrigation projects. In Bangladesh Agricultural Research Council and Winrock International Institute for Agricultural Development, Methodologies to evaluate the performance of irrigation systems (pp. 246-270). Dhaka,Bangladesh: BARC and Winrock International.
(Location: IWMI-HQ Call no: 631.7.8 G584 BAN Record No: H01687)
In spite of huge investments in flood control, drainage, and irrigation projects in Bangladesh, there have been very few evaluations to assess how effective this large investment in water resources development has been in either economic or social terms. There is a need for the development of a common methodology for the evaluation of water sector projects which would help overcome some of these problems and a coordinated approach to the evaluation of flood control, drainage, and irrigation (FCDI) projects in Bangladesh in order to provide an informed basis for government policy decisions. Part I of the paper addresses the first of these needs. It presents some general guidelines for the evaluation of FCDI projects in Bangladesh as a first step towards developing a common methodology for such studies. Part II outlines some preliminary definitions and methodological issues and is divided into three sections: monitoring and evaluation; the project evaluation process; and problems in sampling. Part III presents guidelines for undertaking economic evaluation, social evaluation and assessment of overall project performance. It concludes with a discussion of the relative merits of large scale full evaluations of projects and small scale mini evaluations. The last part presents some tentative conclusions and makes some suggestions on how the evaluation process may be institutionalized in Bangladesh.
12 ICID. 1978. Symposium on Development of Techniques to Recharge Subterranean Aquifers to Conserve Surplus River Flows, Athens, 1978: Proceedings. New Delhi, India: ICID. vii, 420p.
(Location: IWMI-HQ Call no: ICID 631.7.6.2 G000 ICI Record No: H0706)
13 Abernethy, C. L. 1984. Methodology for studies of irrigation water management. Wallingford, UK: Hydraulics Research Station. 17p. (Hydraulics Research Station report no. OD/TN9)
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Lecture given at the African Regional Symposium on Small Holder Irrigation, Harare, Zimbabwe, 5-7 September 1984
14 Clyma, W. 1986. Irrigated agriculture: A comparative analysis of development concepts. In K. C. Nobe and R. K. Sampath (Eds.), Irrigation management in developing countries: Current issues and approaches (pp. 19-46). Boulder, CO: Westview Press.
(Location: IWMI-India Call no: 631.7 G000 NOB Record No: H0983)
Reviews the approaches for improving irrigated agriculture by classifying their conceptual phases according to the phases in the research-development process as defined by the author and discusses the strengths and weaknesses of each. Based on this classification, the conceptual approach to water management improvement in irrigated agriculture is presented and the important emphases needed are suggested. Concludes with a synthesis of strategies for improving irrigated agriculture.
15 Lenton, R. 1986. On the development and use of improved methodologies for irrigation management. In K. C. Nobe and R. K. Sampath (Eds.), Irrigation management in developing countries: Current issues and approaches (pp. 47-66). Boulder, CO: Westview Press.
Irrigation management ; Methodology ; Irrigation systems ; Public sector / South Asia / South East Asia
(Location: IWMI-India Call no: 631.7 G000 NOB Record No: H0984)
The paper is concerned with the development and use of general approaches for irrigation management that are not specific to any irrigation system and can be applied in a broad range of situations. It attempts to (1) clarify the concept of an irrigation management methodology; (2) examine to what extent methodologies are available and used in practice in the management of irrigation systems around the world; and (3) explore research needs and draw lessons which may be employed in the development of improved methodologies. The focus of the paper is on large-scale, publicly administered irrigation systems such as those prevalent in much of South and Southeast Asia.
16 Schmehl, W. R. 1986. From diagnostic analysis to designing and conducting on-farm research. In Nobe, K. C.; Sampath, R. K. (Eds.), Irrigation management in developing countries: Current issues and approaches. Boulder, CO: Westview Press. pp.67-93.
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Emphasizes that the diagnostic analysis is only the first step in the development process. Presents some general methodologies that are used in the research phase. Lastly, it reviews the status of on-farm research in irrigated farming systems. Concludes that a greater emphasis should be placed on developing the on-farm irrigation research methodologies that are needed to progress more effectively into the research phase.
17 Nepal Rastra Bank. Agricultural Credit Division. 1980. Agricultural credit review survey: Nepal. Kathmandu, Nepal: The Bank. 4 vols.
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The report of the Agricultural Credit Review Survey is presented in four volumes. The first volume contains the summary of the main findings along with recommendations. The second and third volumes are the main report of the Review Survey. Details of statistical tables are presented in the fourth volume. The report contains the design of the Review Survey and methodology, analysis of the present state of agriculture and agro-business, assets structure, investments and borrowing activities of different strata of farm households and the estimation of short, medium and long-term credit needs.
18 Haan, C. T. 1977. Statistical methods in hydrology. Ames, IA, USA: Iowa State University Press. xi, 378 p.
(Location: IWMI-HQ Call no: 551.480212 G000 HAA Record No: H01933)
19 Bennell, P. The quantitative analysis of personnel requirements. Booklet planned to be published by ISNAR. 33p. (Human resource planning for agricultural research report no. 1)
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20 Gladwin, C. H. 1983. Contributions of decision-tree methodology to a farming systems program. Human Organization, 42(2):146-157.
(Location: IWMI-SA Call no: P 1215 Record No: H02554)
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