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1 de Los Reyes, R. P. 1984. Sociotechnical profile: A tool for rapid rural appraisal. Quezon City, Philippines: Institute of Philippine Culture. 60 p.
Water rights ; Rapid methods ; Water requirements ; Profiles ; Project appraisal ; Irrigation programs / Philippines
(Location: IWMI-HQ Call no: 631.7.8 G732 DEL Record No: H055)
The literature on rapid rural appraisal has so far focused primarily on methods appropriate for donor agencies and agricultural research institutions. In contrast, this paper discusses a rapid appraisal methodology that was developed for the use of an implementing agency. Called the sociotechnical profiling approach, this methodology became a tool of the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) in the Philippines for deciding which small-scale irrigation projects it would assist in a given year and for planning the agency's initial technical and social interventions. The paper describes the instruments that guided the preparation, write up, and analysis of the socio-technical profile; traces the history of how the instruments were developed and how the NIA staff earned to use them; and discusses the impact of the profiling approach on the implementation process of NIA's small-scale irrigation program.
2 Adams, L. (Ed.) 1983. Synthesis of lessons learned for rapid appraisal of irrigation systems. Logan, UT, USA: Utah State University. xviii, 151 p. (Water management synthesis report no. 22)
(Location: IWMI-HQ Call no: 631.7.8 G000 ADA Record No: H0408)
3 Gopinath, C. 1986. Evaluation of lift irrigation systems: A case study from India. In Bangladesh Agricultural Research Council and Winrock International Institute for Agricultural Development, Methodologies to evaluate the performance of irrigation systems (pp. 77-92). Dhaka, Bangladesh: BARC and Winrock International.
(Location: IWMI-HQ Call no: 631.7.8 G584 BAN Record No: H01677)
The paper reports on an evaluation of the Lift Irrigation Scheme (LIS) Chobin located near Baijnath, Kangra District, in the mid-hill region of the state of Himachal Pradesh. The study included a technical, economic, and social analysis. The technical component involved a review of the existing project plans and feasibility reports, an assessment of the nature and suitability of structures, potential and actual areas irrigated, effectiveness of water delivery in quantity and timeliness, and nature and extent of drainage problems, if any. The economic analysis reviewed the project plans and feasibility reports and computed the economic rate of return from the project including sensitivity analysis. The social component involved assessment of the social impact of the project and the nature of farmer involvement in project planning, design, and operation. Due to time and resources constraints the evaluation was based on rapid and quick appraisal techniques rather than on intensive data collection. The results of the evaluation, together with those from seven other systems evaluated following the same approach, have been useful to the state and to international agencies as feedback for project formulation and planning.
4 Chambers. R.; Carruthurs, I. 1986. Appraisal to improve canal irrigation performance: in search of cost -effective methods. In Proceedings of the Workshop on Selected Irrigation Management Issues, Digana Village, Sri Lanka, 15-19 July 1985. Digana Village, Sri Lanka: International Irrigation Management Institute (IIMI). pp.1-6. (IIMI Research Paper 2)
(Location: IWMI HQ Call no: IWMI Record No: H002762)
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5 Gurung, M. B. 1992. Concept, procedure and strategy of participatory management program for large irrigation projects under ILC financing, Western Regional Irrigation Directorate. In Pant, S. R.; Valera, A.; Pradhan, U. (Eds.) Proceedings of the National Workshop on Participatory Management in Agency-managed Irrigation Systems in Nepal, Lazimpat, Kathmandu, Nepal, 29-30 April 1992. Kathmandu, Nepal: IIMI. Nepal Field Operations. pp.27-34.
(Location: IWMI-HQ Call no: IIMI 631.7.3 G726 PAN Record No: H011546)
6 Okun, D. A.; Lauria, D. T. 1992. Capacity building for water resources management: An international initiative for the 1990s. Water Resources Journal, June:39-49.
Water resource management ; Water resources development ; Development policy ; Institution building ; Water supply ; Rapid methods / Philippines
(Location: IWMI-HQ Call no: PER Record No: H013440)
7 Valera, A. 1993. Performance assessment study of Pathraiya Irrigation System, Nepal. A draft final report. 25p.
Performance evaluation ; Irrigation management ; Rapid methods ; Indicators ; Water delivery / Nepal
(Location: IWMI-HQ Call no: IIMI 631.7.8 G726 VAL Record No: H013660)
A rapid appraisal study of the Pathraiya Irrigation System (PIS) was conducted in 1993. This system is managed by the Department of Irrigation (DOI). The objective of this study was to document the performance assessment methodology and performance indicators currently in use in this system. The data collected consisted of reviewing reports and other secondary materials, interviews with the system staff and sample farmers from the system. This study was conducted as part of the study in which irrigation system performance assessment methodologies used in selected irrigation systems from Nepal, Philippines and Sri Lanka were compared.
8 Valera, A..; Cablayan, D. 1994. Performance assessment study at Nayom-Bayto Rivers Irrigation System, Philippines. Draft final report prepared for the Performance Program of IIMI. 28p.
Performance evaluation ; Irrigation systems ; Indicators ; Rapid methods ; Monitoring ; Diagnostic techniques ; Irrigation management / Philippines
(Location: IWMI-HQ Call no: IIMI 631.7.8 G732 VAL Record No: H010032)
A study of the Nayom-Bayto Rivers Irrigation System (NBRIS) was conducted in 1993. This system is jointly managed by the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) and 14 Irrigators Associations (IAs). The objective of the study is to determine existing performance assessment methodology and performance indicators as used in the NBRIS. The data consisted of secondary sources and also limited primary sources. A rapid appraisal and case study approach were used in the conduct of the study. This study was undertaken as part of the 3 country study (Nepal, Philippines and Sri Lanka) to compare performance assessment methodologies used in these countries. The framework used in the study was based on the work of Bos, et al., 1993. In particular, the management process as applied to irrigation system management is highlighted in this report.
9 Shivakoti, G. P. 2002. Farmers' perception of performance in farmer - and agency-managed irrigation systems in Nepal. In Shivakoti, G. P.; Ostrom, E. (Eds.), Improving irrigation governance and management in Nepal. Oakland, California: Institute for Contemporary Studies. pp.126-149.
Farmer managed irrigation systems ; Farmer participation ; Farmer-agency interactions ; Performance ; Rapid methods ; Rural development / Nepal
(Location: IWMI-HQ Call no: 631.7.3 G726 SHI Record No: H014170)
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10 Mikkelsen, B. 1995. Methods for development work and research: A guide for practitioners. New Delhi, India: Sage. 296p.
Economic development ; Research methods ; Rapid methods ; Participatory rural appraisal ; Rapid rural appraisal ; Poverty ; Gender ; Women in development ; Water management ; Sanitation
(Location: IWMI-HQ Call no: 330.072 G000 MIK Record No: H017066)
11 Nayyar, A.; Saleemi, A. R.; Javed, R. 1991. Rapid appraisal for crop based irrigation operations in NWFP. Report prepared for IIMI, Pakistan. 20p. + annexures.
Rapid methods ; Crop-based irrigation ; Methodology ; Institutions ; Soils ; Environment ; Irrigation operation ; Watercourses ; Maintenance / Pakistan / NWFP
(Location: IWMI-PAK Call no: IIMI 631.7.2 G730 NAY Record No: H018069)
12 Plusquellec, H. 1996. Guilan, a successful irrigation project in Iran. Irrigation and Drainage Systems, 10(2):95-107.
Irrigation programs ; Project appraisal ; Performance ; Dams ; Water balance ; Rapid methods ; Percolation ; Rice / Iran / Middle East / Guilan
(Location: IWMI-HQ Call no: PER Record No: H018666)
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This rapid appraisal study compares the actual and projected performance of a large, rice monoculture irrigation project in the humid climate of the Caspian Sea in Iran. The uniqueness of this project is the co-existence of East-Asia rice farming techniques with advanced technologies of automatic water control found generally in the Mediterranean countries. The paper emphasizes the need to do field tests at the design stage in order to make realistic assumptions on water efficiency and deep percolation. The study confirms that the advanced water control technologies are appropriate for small farm irrigation projects in the humid tropics, a conclusion often debated among experts. The Guilan project now provides some evidence to support that conclusion.
13 Facon, T. 2000. Improving the irrigation service to farmers: A key issue in participatory irrigation management. Paper presented at Seminar on Organizational Change for Participatory Irrigation Management, EDSA Shangri-La, Mandaluyong City, Philippines, 23-27 October 2000, organized by the APO. ii, 57p.
Irrigation management ; Participatory management ; Water user associations ; Performance indexes ; Water use efficiency ; Equity ; Rapid methods ; Water delivery ; Productivity ; Rice ; Modernization ; Water resource management ; Irrigation operation ; Water control ; Performance evaluation ; Irrigation canals / Asia / Makhamthao-Uthong Project
(Location: IWMI-HQ Call no: P 5629 Record No: H027476)
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14 Facon, T. 2000. Performance evaluation of Makhamthao-Uthong Project with rapid appraisal procedure. In ICID, Asian Regional Workshop on Sustainable Development of Irrigation and Drainage for Rice Paddy Fields - Proceedings, July 24th to 28th, 2000, Tokyo Japan. Tokyo, Japan: ICID. Japanese National Committee. pp.312-316.
Irrigation programs ; Irrigation canals ; Performance evaluation ; Rice ; Indicators ; Rapid methods ; Groundwater irrigation / Thailand
(Location: IWMI-HQ Call no: 631.7.2 G570 ICI Record No: H027897)
15 Burt, C. M.; Styles, S. W. 2000. Water balance-related performance indicators for international projects. In Davids, G. G.; Anderson, S. S. (Eds.), Benchmarking irrigation system performance using water measurement and water balances: Proceedings from the 1999 USCID Water Management Conference, San Luis Obispo, California, March 10-13, 1999. Denver, CO, USA: USCID. pp.337-353.
Water balance ; Performance indexes ; Irrigation programs ; Modernization ; Rapid methods ; Water delivery ; Crop production ; Irrigation effects ; Evapotranspiration ; Percolation ; Seepage ; Irrigation efficiency
(Location: IWMI-HQ Call no: 631.7.1 G000 DAV Record No: H027964)
16 Coughlan, K. J.; Lefroy, R. D. B. 2001. Assessment of sustainable land management using the FESLM: The IBSRAM experience. Bangkok, Thailand: IBSRAM. vi, 67p. (Issues in sustainable land management no.8)
Research projects ; Agricultural research ; Rapid methods ; Farming systems ; Farmer participation ; Land management ; Sustainability ; Decision making ; Indicators ; Crop yield ; Cropping systems ; Vertisols ; Dry farming ; Case studies / Asia / Indonesia / Nepal / Philippines / Zimbabwe / Fiji / Papua New Guinea / Ghana / Guba Catchment
(Location: IWMI-SA Call no: 333 G000 COU Record No: H028335)
17 Chambers, R.; Carruthers, I. 1986. Rapid appraisal to improve canal irrigation performance: experience and options. Digana Village, Sri Lanka: International Irrigation Management Institute (IIMI). 18p. (IIMI Research Paper 3)
(Location: IWMI HQ Call no: IWMI Record No: H001897)
Rapid Rural Appraisal (RRA) refers to field evaluation techniques which attempt to optimize cost effectiveness and timely completion of reports. While there is a sizeable literature on RRA techniques in general, little work has been done to apply these techniques to canal irrigation. This paper investigates and reports such applications.
18 Groenfeldt, D. (Comp.) 1989. Guidelines for rapid assessment of minor irrigation systems in Sri Lanka. Colombo, Sri Lanka: International Irrigation Management Institute (IIMI). v, 36p. (IIMI Working Paper 014)
Small scale systems ; Irrigation ; Monitoring ; Evaluation ; Project appraisal ; Rapid methods / Sri Lanka
(Location: IWMI HQ Call no: IWMI Record No: H005743)
This paper presents a set of guidelines for rapid evaluation of an irrigation system, developed by IIMI staff in cooperation with staff from the Regional Development Division and Badulla District office of the Integrated Development Projects. A one-day workshop on rapid assessment methodologies suitable for minor (small-scale) irrigation systems in Sri Lanka was held at IIMI Headquarters in August 1988. Representatives who participated in ongoing projects to improve minor irrigation systems were from the three Sri Lankan agencies, the Irrigation Department, the Department of Agrarian Services, and the Regional Development Division of the Ministry of Plan Implementation, which oversees the district-level Integrated Rural Development Projects.
19 Salomon, M.; Seegers, S. 1996. Rapid appraisal of agricultural knowledge systems (RAAKS) and its use in irrigation management research: report on the training workshop. Lahore, Pakistan: International Irrigation Management Institute (IIMI). 131p. + annexes.
(Location: IWMI HQ Call no: IIMI 631.7.8 G730 SAL Record No: H019738)
20 Malano, H. M.; Burton, M.; Makin, Ian. (Eds.) 2004. Special issue: benchmarking in the irrigation and drainage sector. Irrigation and Drainage, 53(2):117-214.
Irrigation programs ; Drainage ; Performance evaluation ; Performance indexes ; Rapid methods ; Modernization ; Guidelines ; Indicators ; Case studies / Australia / Malaysia / India / Sri Lanka / Turkey / Spain
(Location: IWMI HQ Call no: IWMI Record No: H044360)
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