Financing Operation and Maintenance of Irrigation and Drainage Services in Asia Read more about Financing Operation and Maintenance of Irrigation and Drainage Services in Asia The World Bank’s policy on cost recovery in irrigation projects some forty years ago was founded on the principles of economic efficiency, income distribution, and public savings. Over this extended period, however, it may be observed that the principles are virtually unchanged, while the terminologies became a little more complicated and refined.
The Long-Run Demand for Irrigation in Asia: Gazing Into the Crystal Ball Read more about The Long-Run Demand for Irrigation in Asia: Gazing Into the Crystal Ball This paper attempts to gaze into a crystal ball to gain insights into the three basic drivers that will determine the nature of future demand for irrigation services. It explains the dynamics in Asia of these three drivers and conclude, speculatively, on their impact on the design and management of irrigation systems.
The Long-Run Demand for Irrigation in Asia Read more about The Long-Run Demand for Irrigation in Asia This presentation attempts the use of a crystal ball to gain insights into the three basic drivers that will determine the nature of future demand for irrigation services. It explains the dynamics in Asia of these three drivers, and concludes speculatively on their impact on the design and management of irrigation systems.
Evolution of Irrigation Practices: Are Large Scale Irrigation Systems Still Relevant? Read more about Evolution of Irrigation Practices: Are Large Scale Irrigation Systems Still Relevant? Recent irrigation trends in South Asia show signs of slowdown in groundwater use. This paper examines the implications of this slowdown in private informal irrigation on farmers, and what this entails from the irrigation bureaucracies who may now find farmers develop renewed interest in their services.
Evolution of Irrigation Practices: Are Large Scale Irrigation Systems Still Relevant? Read more about Evolution of Irrigation Practices: Are Large Scale Irrigation Systems Still Relevant? Recent irrigation trends in South Asia show signs of slowdown in groundwater use. This presentation examines the implications of this slowdown in private informal irrigation on farmers, and what this entails from the irrigation bureaucracies who may now find farmers develop renewed interest in their services.
Performance Issues in Irrigation and Drainage Project Read more about Performance Issues in Irrigation and Drainage Project Countries in the Asia and Pacific region are undergoing relatively rapid transitions from largely agrarian rural societies to increasingly urbanized communities. As Asian Development Bank and other development partners assist countries manage these transitions, rural development investments must adapt to the changing needs of both rural and urban communities.
Performance of Irrigation Investments Read more about Performance of Irrigation Investments Countries in the Asia and Pacific region are undergoing relatively rapid transitions from largely agrarian rural societies to increasingly urbanized communities. As Asian Development Bank and other development partners assist countries manage these transitions, rural development investments must adapt to the changing needs of both rural and urban communities.
Forty Years of Irrigation and Drainage System Performance Read more about Forty Years of Irrigation and Drainage System Performance This paper examines the performance and effectiveness of solutions offered by irrigation and drainage systems in Asia over the last 40 years. It aims to find out if traditional performance indicators are pertinent in the region’s new context and set of challenges. It also looks at the implications if renewed investment in irrigation and drainage systems is to be effective.
Forty Years of Irrigation and Drainage System Performance Read more about Forty Years of Irrigation and Drainage System Performance This presentation examines the performance and effectiveness of solutions offered by irrigation and drainage systems in Asia over the last 40 years. It aims to find out if traditional performance indicators are pertinent in the region’s new context and set of challenges. It also looks at the implications if renewed investment in irrigation and drainage systems is to be effective.
2nd Asian Irrigation Forum Read more about 2nd Asian Irrigation Forum The Asian Development Bank responded to regional irrigation needs by hosting the first Asian Irrigation Forum in 2012. The forum brought together stakeholders to share knowledge, best practices, and technological advancements; and identified future investment opportunities. However, irrigation in Asia still faces limited resources, outdated system designs, institutional inefficiencies, and weak governance. There is also a need for more intricate understanding of the changing rural economy and for more novel and impactful solutions.