A Comparative Study of Social Behavior in Irrigated and Rain-Fed Areas: The Case of Bohol Irrigation Scheme, the Philippines

Event: Asia Water Week 2013: Securing Water for All (Main Event)

A Comparative Study of Social Behavior in Irrigated and Rain-Fed Areas: The Case of Bohol Irrigation Scheme, the Philippines

13 March 2013

Author / Speaker:

Hogeun Park, Michigan State University - Email the author | Other materials by the author

Takuji Tsusaka, International Rice Research Institute - Email the author | Other materials by the author

Valerien Pede, International Rice Research Institute - Email the author | Other materials by the author

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This paper explores the connection between management of canal (gravity) irrigation and social behavior of farmers. It also examines the benefits of a rural canal irrigation project based on the hypothesis that social behaviors of local farmers are influenced by the availability of canal irrigation.

Geographical Focus:

Global

Regional - Asia

Type of Content:

Learning Event

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