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p. -1 of 74 BACK | NEXT Home Page of Dams and Development Foreword I. Why an e-paper on dams and development? II. Assessing options III. Participatory processes IV. Social impacts V. Environmental impacts VI. Benefit distribution VII. Dam safety and sustainability VIII. Existing projects IX. Improving governance X. What other organizations say XI. ADB, Dams, and Development XII. References Contact Us

Sector specific guidance
Options in the Irrigation Sector

WCD Thematic Review IV.2 Assessment of Irrigation Options provides an overview of available technologies and other management and institutional interventions An extensive range of research results and information about ongoing programs designed to improve agricultural water management are available on the website of the International Water Management Institute, including the theme on integrated water management for agriculture. Other research themes on smallholder livelihoods, groundwater, and institutions and policy can be accessed through their website . View information on the projects of FAOs Land and Water Development Division. A number of relevant publications can be ordered from the International Commission on Irrigation and Drainage. Examples include:

• CD Rom on WAT-SAVE activities, 2000
• ICID Survey on Funding of Operation, Maintenance and Management of Irrigation and Drainage Projects, 2000
• Guidelines for Rehabilitation and Modernization of Irrigation Projects, 1999
• Selection Criteria for Irrigation Systems, 1995

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