A review of alternative strategies for improving farmer-managed irrigation systems in Sri Lanka

Dayaratne, M.H.S. (1991) A review of alternative strategies for improving farmer-managed irrigation systems in Sri Lanka. Documentation. International Irrigation Management Institute, Colombo, Sri Lanka.

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Abstract

Since the early 1970s, both government andnongovernment organizations in Sri Lanka have been initiating minor tank rehabilitation programs aiming at better water management practices and increased agricultural productivity. In this paper the intervention styles of these alternative government and nongovrnment strategies are reviewed interms of approach, planning and implementation, farmer mobilization and degree of success.

Item Type: Monograph (Documentation)
Uncontrolled Keywords: Irrigation systems; Tank irrigation; Rural development; Rehabilitation; Farmers' organizations; Sri Lanka; Private organizations, RP6953
Subjects: Plant Production > Farming Systems
Social Sciences > Agricultural Economics
Divisions: General
Depositing User: Mr Daneti Raju
Date Deposited: 24 Mar 2014 08:24
Last Modified: 24 Mar 2014 08:46
URI: http://eprints.icrisat.ac.in/id/eprint/12611

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