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1 Dani, A. A.; Siddiqi, N. 1989. Institutional innovations in irrigation management in northern Pakistan. In IIMI; Nepal. Ministry of Water Resources, Water and Energy Commission Secretariat, Public intervention in farmer managed irrigation systems. Digana Village, Sri Lanka: IIMI. pp.71-89.
(Location: IWMI-India Call no: IIMI 631.7.3 G000 IIM Record No: H001386)
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The paper presents a case study of an irrigation management system from the Hunza Valley in northern Pakistan where local farmers have been tapping glacial melt from the Ultor Glacier to irrigate terraced fields since 1880. Two major changes in the irrigation management system are described to illustrate the flexibility and dynamics of institutional roles to cope with changing conditions in this common property situation. A private development agency, the Aga Khan Rural Support Programme (AKRSP), entered the arena in 1983 and is supporting construction of a new irrigation channel to supplement existing water resources. The nature of this intervention is analyzed in light of the pre-existing irrigation system. The final section attempts to derive some implications from the case for development theory.
2 Medagama, J. 1989. State intervention in the Village Irrigation Rehabilitation Programme in Sri Lanka. In IIMI; Nepal. Ministry of Water Resources, Water and Energy Commission Secretariat, Public intervention in farmer managed irrigation systems. Digana Village, Sri Lanka: IIMI. pp.215-232.
(Location: IWMI-India Call no: IIMI 631.7.3 G000 IIM Record No: H001399)
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Discusses the state involvement and implications of that involvement in the implementation of the Village Irrigation Rehabilitation Programme (VIRP) in Sri Lanka. Briefly reviews the Village Irrigation Rehabilitation Programme including the benefits, project area and cost, implementing agencies, and selection criteria for tank rehabilitation. Examines the rehabilitation program of the VIRP from the pre-construction stage, through the design and construction stages. The paper then elaborates on the water management program under the VIR Project. The author concludes with some research issues that would improve the work done in the VIRP. (Paper prepared for the Conference on Public Intervention in Farmer-Managed Irrigation Systems, Kathmandu, Nepal, 3-6 August 1986, sponsored by the International Irrigation Management Institute (IIMI) in collaboration with the Water & Energy Commission Secretariat (WECS) of the Ministry of Water Resources of the Government of Nepal)
3 Sakthivadivel, R.; Shanmugham, C. R. 1989. Issues related to interventions in farmer managed irrigation: Rehabilitation of a tank irrigation system. In IIMI; Nepal. Ministry of Water Resources, Water and Energy Commission Secretariat, Public intervention in farmer managed irrigation systems. Digana Village, Sri Lanka: IIMI. pp.113-130.
Farmer managed irrigation systems ; Rehabilitation ; Public sector ; Farmer-led irrigation ; Intervention / India / Tamil Nadu
(Location: IWMI-India Call no: IIMI 631.7.3 G000 IIM Record No: H001402)
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Presents the findings from a pilot project study of a tank rehabilitation project in Tamil Nadu. The objectives of the study were to (1) examine the present status of the tank system and design measures to remedy the deficiencies; (2) implement the needed physical improvements and suggest measures for better water distribution and management; and (3) monitor the post rehabilitation irrigation practices adopted by farmers and evaluate their effectiveness. A comprehensive diagnostic analysis was undertaken and suggestions were made regarding the improvements needed for the physical facilities.
4 Bagadion, B. U. 1989. Government intervention in farmer managed irrigation systems in the Philippines: How research contributed to improvement of the process. In IIMI; Nepal. Ministry of Water Resources, Water and Energy Commission Secretariat, Public intervention in farmer managed irrigation systems. Digana Village, Sri Lanka: IIMI. pp.265-275.
Farmer managed irrigation systems ; Intervention ; Farmer participation ; Public sector / Philippines
(Location: IWMI-India Call no: IIMI 631.7.3 G000 IIM Record No: H001396)
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Describes the background for government intervention in irrigation systems in the Philippines. Two types of systems resulted from this intervention: (1) groups of communal systems were improved, consolidated, and expanded into government managed (national) systems; and (2) other communal systems were improved and expanded by the government without any obligation on the part of the farmers to pay for construction costs but with the management of the system remaining under the farmer irrigation association. Describes two pilot projects which were established by the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) as 'learning laboratories' to develop a process of maximizing farmers' participation. The paper concludes with lessons the NIA has learned from action research on farmers' participation.
5 Upadhyay, S. B. 1989. Public intervention in farmer-managed irrigation systems. In IIMI; Nepal. Ministry of Water Resources, Water and Energy Commission Secretariat, Public intervention in farmer managed irrigation systems. Digana Village, Sri Lanka: IIMI. pp.233-236.
(Location: IWMI-India Call no: IIMI 631.7.3 G000 IIM Record No: H001384)
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Presents a brief overview of agriculture and irrigation development in Nepal. Discusses public involvement in farmer managed systems and ways in which the public involvement could improve these systems.
6 Attwood, D. W. 1987. Irrigation and imperialism: The causes and consequences of a shift from subsistence to cash cropping. Journal of Development Studies, 23(3):341-366.
(Location: IWMI-HQ Call no: PER Record No: H03059)
7 Chambers, R. 1981. Appraising and improving canal irrigation. Unpublished draft. 30p.
(Location: IWMI-HQ Call no: P 599 Record No: H04132)
8 Pradhan, U. P. 1990. Property rights and state intervention in hill irrigation systems in Nepal. A dissertation presented to the Faculty of Graduate School of Cornell University in partial fulfillment of the degree of Doctor of Philosophy. xiii, 257p.
Irrigation systems ; Government ; Intervention ; Irrigation systems ; Property ; Legal aspects / Nepal
(Location: IWMI-HQ Call no: D 631.7.8 G726 PRA Record No: H005811)
9 Imbulana, K. A. U. S.; Merrey, D. J. 1995. Impact of management interventions on the performance of five irrigation schemes in Sri Lanka. Colombo, Sri Lanka: International Irrigation Management Institute (IIMI) xiv, 76p. (IIMI Working Paper 035) [doi: https://doi.org/10.5337/2013.034]
Irrigation programs ; Performance evaluation ; Irrigation management ; Intervention ; Irrigation systems ; Monitoring ; Performance indexes ; History ; Farmers associations ; Farmer participation ; Farmer-agency interactions ; Communication ; Organizations ; Water potential ; Rice ; Crop yield ; Water supply ; Land productivity ; Rain ; Data collection / Sri Lanka / Dewahuwa / Mapakada / Parakrama Samudra / Rajangane / Ridiyagama
(Location: IWMI-HQ Call no: IIMI 631.7.8 G744 IMB Record No: H017609)
This working paper is the outcome of a data collection process initiated under the advice of Dr. Shigeo Yashima of the International Irrigation Management Institute (IIMI). The objective of this data collection process was to make a preliminary assessment of irrigation performance in Sri Lanka using irrigation systems with different backgrounds to identify areas for further research.
10 Karugia, J.; Massawe, S.; Guthiga, P.; Ogada, M.; Nwafor, M.; Chilonda, Pius; Musaba, E. 2016. Factors influencing the effectiveness of productivity-enhancing interventions: an assessment of selected programs. In Benin, S. (Ed.). Agricultural productivity in Africa: trends, patterns, and determinants. Washington, DC, USA: International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI). pp.247-333.
Agricultural production ; Productivity ; Intervention ; Development projects ; Program effectiveness ; Performance evaluation ; Performance indexes ; Environmental sustainability ; Community involvement ; Leadership ; Group approaches ; Partnerships ; Financial situation ; Investment ; Farming systems ; Local government ; Political aspects ; Policy ; Gender ; Farmers ; Capacity building ; Case studies / Africa / Benin / Burkina Faso / Burundi / Democratic Republic of the Congo / Eritrea / Ethiopia / Ghana / Guinea / Kenya / Malawi / Mali / Mozambique / Nigeria / Rwanda / Sudan / Tanzania / Togo / Uganda / Zambia / Zimbabwe
(Location: IWMI HQ Call no: 338.16 G100 BEN Record No: H048032)
http://www.ifpri.org/cdmref/p15738coll2/id/130468/filename/130679.pdf
https://vlibrary.iwmi.org/pdf/H048032.pdf
https://vlibrary.iwmi.org/pdf/H048032.pdf
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11 CGIAR Research Program on Water, Land and Ecosystems (WLE). 2018. River deltas: scaling up community-driven approaches to sustainable intensification. Colombo, Sri Lanka: International Water Management Institute (IWMI). CGIAR Research Program on Water, Land and Ecosystems (WLE). 12p. (Towards Sustainable Intensification: Insights and Solutions Brief 7) [doi: https://doi.org/10.5337/2018.206]
Sustainability ; Intensification ; Local communities ; Community involvement ; Rivers ; Deltas ; Sea level ; Salt water intrusion ; Infrastructure ; Local government ; Living standards ; Ecosystem services ; Women’s participation ; Youth ; Water management ; Water institutions ; Water pollution ; Equity ; Crop production ; Participatory rural appraisal ; Agroecology ; Intervention ; Diversification ; Land use / India / Bangladesh / China / Myanmar / Thailand / Cambodia / Vietnam / Lao People’s Democratic Republic
(Location: IWMI HQ Call no: IWMI Record No: H048502)
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The residents of the Ganges and Mekong River deltas face serious challenges from rising sea levels, saltwater intrusion, pollution from upstream sources, growing populations, and infrastructure that no longer works as planned. In both deltas, scientists working for nearly two decades with communities, local governments and nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) have demonstrated the potential to overcome these challenges and substantially improve people’s livelihoods. There are cost-effective solutions to improving the totality of ecosystem services and market opportunities for young women and men.
12 CGIAR Research Program on Water, Land and Ecosystems (WLE). 2018. Upper river basin watersheds: sustainable, equitable and profitable interventions. Colombo, Sri Lanka: International Water Management Institute (IWMI). CGIAR Research Program on Water, Land and Ecosystems (WLE). 12p. (Towards Sustainable Intensification: Insights and Solutions Brief 6) [doi: https://doi.org/10.5337/2018.205]
Sustainability ; Intensification ; Equity ; Profitability ; Intervention ; River basins ; Watershed management ; Living standards ; Ecosystem services ; Investment ; Landscape ; Local communities ; Food security ; Participatory approaches ; Hydroelectric power ; Downstream ; Upstream ; Integrated management ; Trade policies ; Capacity building ; Infrastructure
(Location: IWMI HQ Call no: IWMI Record No: H048503)
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The CGIAR Research Program on Water, Land and Ecosystems (WLE) has conducted innovative research in the upper watersheds of the Ganges, Mekong, Red and Nile river basins. WLE sought to identify how to improve people’s livelihoods in ways that are equitable, profitable and sustainable, while also improving ecosystem services locally and downstream. The research specifically examined the impact of interventions spanning several sectors, including water, food, energy and trade. This brief presents results, insights and tools that can be adopted and applied elsewhere. Escaping from the confines of narrow sectoral investments and adopting an integrated, ecosystems-focused approach can lead to more sustainable, profitable and equitable use and development of upper watershed landscapes.
13 Ash, N.; Blanco, H.; Brown, C.; Garcia, K.; Henrichs, T.; Lucas, N.; Raudsepp-Hearne, C.; Simpson, R. D.; Scholes, R.; Tomich, T. P.; Vira, B.; Zurek, M. (Eds.) 2010. Ecosystems and human well-being: a manual for assessment practitioners. Washington, DC, USA: Island Press. 264p.
Ecosystem services ; Living standards ; Assessment ; Manuals ; Decision making ; Participatory approaches ; Participatory communication ; Stakeholders ; Governance ; Valuation ; Trends ; Frameworks ; Ownership ; Indicators ; Intervention ; Strategies ; Outreach
(Location: IWMI HQ Call no: 333.714 G000 ASH Record No: H048954)
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14 International Water Management Institute (IWMI). 2020. IWMI Gender and Inclusion Strategy 2020-2023: new landscapes of water equality and inclusion. Colombo, Sri Lanka: International Water Management Institute (IWMI). 16p. [doi: https://doi.org/10.5337/2020.205]
Gender equality ; Inclusion ; Strategies ; Organizational change ; Water security ; Water systems ; Digital innovation ; Data management ; Sustainable Development Goals ; Social inequalities ; Equity ; Women ; Social development ; Empowerment ; Structural change ; Climate change ; Resilience ; Risk reduction ; Food systems ; Ecosystems ; Water use ; Multiple use ; Agricultural research for development ; Research programmes ; CGIAR ; Research institutions ; Intervention ; Stakeholders ; Policies ; Knowledge management ; Capacity building
(Location: IWMI HQ Call no: IWMI Record No: H049876)
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15 International Water Management Institute (IWMI). 2023. Inclusive agriculture: creating opportunities for women and youth in Mali’s irrigated vegetable value chain. Adaptive Innovation Scaling - Pathways from Small-scale Irrigation to Sustainable Development. Colombo, Sri Lanka: International Water Management Institute (IWMI). 8p. (IWMI Water Issue Brief 21) [doi: https://doi.org/10.5337/2022.228]
Women ; Youth ; Social inclusion ; Gender ; Agricultural development ; Irrigated farming ; Vegetables ; Agricultural value chains ; Small-scale irrigation ; Sustainable development ; Policies ; Decentralization ; Intervention ; Climate change ; Food security ; Water resources development ; Water management ; Farmer-led irrigation ; Infrastructure ; Empowerment ; Economic growth ; Markets ; Farm income ; Financing ; Scaling ; Agricultural land ; Stakeholders ; Private sector ; Investment ; Innovation scaling / Mali
(Location: IWMI HQ Call no: e-copy only Record No: H051582)
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16 International Water Management Institute (IWMI). 2023. Sustainable and inclusive scaling of irrigation technologies and services in Ethiopia. Adaptive Innovation Scaling - Pathways from Small-scale Irrigation to Sustainable Development. Colombo, Sri Lanka: International Water Management Institute (IWMI). 8p. (IWMI Water Issue Brief 24) [doi: https://doi.org/10.5337/2023.207]
Small-scale irrigation ; Technology ; Innovation scaling ; Sustainable development ; Smallholders ; Farmer-led irrigation ; Agricultural water management ; Water policies ; Agricultural financial policy ; Regulations ; Strategies ; Irrigated farming ; Supply chains ; Value chains ; Social inclusion ; Gender ; Women ; Youth ; Stakeholders ; Private sector ; Informal organizations ; Partnerships ; Intervention / Ethiopia
(Location: IWMI HQ Call no: e-copy only Record No: H051829)
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17 International Water Management Institute (IWMI). 2023. Enhancing gender and youth inclusion in Ghana’s irrigated vegetable value chain. Adaptive Innovation Scaling - Pathways from Small-scale Irrigation to Sustainable Development. Colombo, Sri Lanka: International Water Management Institute (IWMI). 8p. (IWMI Water Issue Brief 26) [doi: https://doi.org/10.5337/2023.210]
Gender ; Youth ; Inclusion ; Irrigated farming ; Vegetable growing ; Agricultural value chains ; Innovation scaling ; Small-scale irrigation ; Sustainable development ; Smallholders ; Farmer-led irrigation ; Women farmers ; Employment ; Multi-stakeholder processes ; Institutions ; Non-governmental organizations ; Governmental organizations ; Policies ; Regulations ; Strategies ; Intervention ; Learning ; Collaboration ; Integrated water resources management ; Water user associations ; Agricultural development ; Project design ; Financing / Ghana
(Location: IWMI HQ Call no: e-copy only Record No: H051895)
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18 International Water Management Institute (IWMI). 2023. Determining the marketing margin for irrigation technologies in Ghana: a supply chain perspective. Adaptive Innovation Scaling - Pathways from Small-scale Irrigation to Sustainable Development. Colombo, Sri Lanka: International Water Management Institute (IWMI). 8p. (IWMI Water Issue Brief 27) [doi: https://doi.org/10.5337/2023.215]
Marketing margins ; Irrigation technology ; Supply chains ; Small-scale irrigation ; Innovation scaling ; Cost benefit analysis ; Strategies ; Irrigation equipment ; Solar powered irrigation systems ; Pumps ; Drip irrigation ; Investment ; Imports ; Taxes ; Government agencies ; Non-governmental organizations ; Projects ; Intervention ; Partnerships ; Smallholders ; Farmer-led irrigation ; Sustainable development ; Climate change ; Food security / Ghana
(Location: IWMI HQ Call no: e-copy only Record No: H052156)
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19 Opola, Felix Ouko; Klerkx, L.; Leeuwis, C.; Kilelu, C. W. 2023. Examining the legitimacy of inclusive innovation processes: perspectives from smallholder farmers in Uasin Gishu, Kenya. Journal of Responsible Innovation, 10(1):2258631. [doi: https://doi.org/10.1080/23299460.2023.2258631]
Agricultural innovation ; Inclusion ; Smallholders ; Farmers ; Agricultural development ; Rural areas ; Technology ; Knowledge sharing ; Organizations ; Intervention / Kenya / Uasin Gishu
(Location: IWMI HQ Call no: e-copy only Record No: H052319)
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/epdf/10.1080/23299460.2023.2258631?needAccess=true
https://vlibrary.iwmi.org/pdf/H052319.pdf
https://vlibrary.iwmi.org/pdf/H052319.pdf
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In recent decades, the concept of inclusive innovation has been used to refer to how innovation can include actors that are considered marginalised from its processes and outcomes. Contrary to the ‘expert-driven’ approaches prevalent in evaluating the legitimacy of such processes, this paper examines the legitimacy of inclusive innovation from the perspective of smallholder farmers with little resource endowments in Uasin Gishu, Kenya, that are targeted with various agricultural innovation interventions. Findings indicate that procedural aspects of legitimacy, such as including farmers as co-innovators and including their knowledge and skills in agricultural innovation processes, are an important criterion used by targeted farmers to accord legitimacy to such interventions. We also find that such interventions need to be stable over time to be legitimate to the intended beneficiaries. These criteria used by targeted actors can be an important addition to evaluation procedures and methods for inclusive innovation.
20 Irfanullah, H. Md.; Asaduzzaman, M.; Joshi, Deepa; Garrett, J.; Aheeyar, Mohamed; Dikkumbura, Sahani; Rahman, M. M.; Islam, M. A. 2023. Towards inclusive governance for resilient agri-food systems in Bangladesh. Colombo, Sri Lanka: International Water Management Institute (IWMI). CGIAR Initiative on Asian Mega-Deltas. 12p.
Agrifood systems ; Governance ; Climate resilience ; Policies ; Intervention ; Gender equality ; Social inclusion ; Women ; Marginalization ; Communities ; Innovation ; Participation ; Institutions ; Financing ; Vulnerability / Bangladesh
(Location: IWMI HQ Call no: e-copy only Record No: H052398)
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This policy brief — produced under the CGIAR Initiative on Asian Mega-Deltas (AMD) — emphasizes the urgent need for promoting inclusive governance in Bangladesh's agri-food systems to enhance resilience in the face of escalating climate risks. Although Bangladesh is transitioning toward climate-resilient agri-food systems, this shift faces challenges. There is notable variation among policies and interventions pertaining to food, water and environmental systems in their acknowledgment of socio-ecological interdependencies and representation of marginalized communities. This highlights the need for policies that address interlinked social, economic and political inequalities within the agri-food sector and translating the policies into practice. A gap also exists between local experiences of food insecurity and climate resilience and expert-led innovations. Key recommendations in this brief call for the promotion of nature-based solutions, leveraging the progressive National Adaptation Plan, and establishing a robust gender-focused fiscal system. These recommendations, which are aligned with the eight principles of locally led adaptation, underscore the vital role of empowering local communities to lead effective climate change adaptation efforts, ultimately fostering a more sustainable and resilient agri-food sector in Bangladesh.
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