Water for All: Revitalizing Asia's Irrigation

Publication Details

Title	Revitalizing Asia’s Irrigation: To Sustainably Meet Tomorrow’s Food Needs
Author/Editor	Aditi Mukherji, Thierry Facon, et al
Date	2009
ISBN	978-92-9090-709-1
Publisher	IWMI, FAO, KnowledgeHubs, and ADB
Availability	Download PDF

Background

Based on a comprehensive new study of irrigation in Asia carried out by International Water Management Institute (IWMI) and the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) along with researchers from partner organizations with funding from ADB, this report

presents past and emerging trends in irrigation in Asia, and its drivers
forecasts future food needs and water demands, and
outlines strategies and options for revitalizing irrigation to meet the future food needs of Asia’s population

IWMI-FAO obtained the findings using a computer model called WATERSIM, which helps examine difficult tradeoffs between food security and the environment, specifically in relation to water supplies. The collaboration between IWMI and FAO was made possible through the Asia-Pacific Water Forum’s KnowledgeHubs network. IWMI is the knowledge hub on Irrigation Service Reform. This book was developed as the hub’s ﬁrst knowledge product and provides guidelines for revitalizing Asia’s irrigation sector.

Publication Partners*

	International Water Management Institute (IWMI) IWMI is a nonprofit, scientific research organization focusing on the sustainable use of water and land resources in agriculture, to benefit poor people in developing countries
	Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) FAO helps developing countries and countries in transition modernize and improve agriculture, forestry and fisheries practices and ensure good nutrition for all.
	*KnowledgeHubs* KnowledgeHubs is a network of regional water knowledge hubs under the Asia-Pacific Water Forum committed to improving water security in the Asia and Pacific region.

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