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20 January 2016
To address climate change as currently the biggest challenge faced by farmers, Akay Flavours & Aromatics has conceptualized solutions to increase climate resilience, improve irrigation, and provide youth training. Efficient usage of fresh water, according to the company, is the key to food…
20 January 2016
This presentation makes the case for the modernization of water resources management and river basin planning, irrigation infrastructure, and the operation and management among institutions. Addressing climate change and the rapidly increasing competing uses for water are among the important…
20 January 2016
This presentation examines Asian Development Bank’s investments on irrigation in Asia and the Pacific region. In addition to performance figures, it discusses learnings gained from completed programs, and insights gathered on how best to proceed in meeting objectives.
20 January 2016
The International Commission on Irrigation and Drainage (ICID), in this presentation, discusses the global challenges for sustainable production. The concept of sustainable agricultural intensification is introduced. It also features ICID’s initiatives and programs in the field of sustainable…
20 January 2016
A paradigm change is needed to address Asia’s food-water-energy challenges. This presentation explains the role of evaluation on the development process as an intrinsic part in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. It also shares insights on key evaluation lessons and provides…
20 January 2016
A scorecard of irrigation schemes completed in India's Madhya Pradesh Basin since 2010 is featured in this presentation. It also discusses how huge gains were achieved through better irrigation planning and governance, and strategic integration of technology.
20 January 2016
Irrigation modernization ought to focus on innovations that help produce more food with less water. It entails a continuous process of improving infrastructure, operations, and management to allow irrigation systems to operate at maximum capacity; and to enable farmers to optimize the productivity…
20 January 2016
Modernization addresses the need to constantly manage change with the environment, the systems, and the needs of water users. This presentation itemizes the key components of change, the constraints that prevent institutions from embracing change, and the tools needed to empower them.
20 January 2016
This video explores the relationship between urban and rural areas, and the benefits of engaging in countryside retreat to find peace and quiet from the constant rush of city life. It also focuses on agricultural irrigation as a vital component in bringing livelihood improvement to rural farmers.
20 January 2016
This video documents how the challenges of getting water to serve highland areas of Tamayong in the Philippines' southern island of Mindanao have been largely overcome by a new irrigation system.