Viet Nam : Climate Adaptation through Irrigation Modernization Project
The project integrates crop diversification with the adoption of climate-smart irrigated agricultural practices that require modernization of irrigation systems and on-farm water management to improve irrigation efficiency and crop water productivity. It includes the following three outputs: (i) irrigation management services strengthened, (ii) modern irrigation and drainage infrastructure developed, and (iii) efficient on-farm water management practices adopted. Specifically, the project will modernize eight irrigation subprojects in four provinces experiencing dwindling water resources but high vulnerability to the impacts of climate change: Binh Phuoc, Gia Lai, Kon Tum, and Quang Ngai.
Project Details
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Project Officer
Takaku-Bessho, Ryutaro
Sectors Group
Request for information -
Country/Economy
Viet Nam -
Sector
- Agriculture, natural resources and rural development
- Project Name
- Climate Adaptation through Irrigation Modernization Project
- Project Number
- 52327-001
- Country / Economy
- Viet Nam
- Project Status
- Proposed
- Project Type / Modality of Assistance
- Grant
- Loan
- Source of Funding / Amount
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Loan: Climate Adaptation through Irrigation Modernization Sector Project Source Amount Ordinary capital resources US$ 16.57 million Loan: Climate Adaptation through Irrigation Modernization Project Source Amount Ordinary capital resources US$ 13.73 million Ordinary capital resources US$ 10.36 million - Operational Priorities
- OP1: Addressing remaining poverty and reducing inequalities
- OP2: Accelerating progress in gender equality
- OP3: Tackling climate change, building climate and disaster resilience, and enhancing environmental sustainability
- OP5: Promoting rural development and food security
- Sector / Subsector
Agriculture, natural resources and rural development / Irrigation
- Gender
- Effective gender mainstreaming
- Description
- The project integrates crop diversification with the adoption of climate-smart irrigated agricultural practices that require modernization of irrigation systems and on-farm water management to improve irrigation efficiency and crop water productivity. It includes the following three outputs: (i) irrigation management services strengthened, (ii) modern irrigation and drainage infrastructure developed, and (iii) efficient on-farm water management practices adopted. Specifically, the project will modernize eight irrigation subprojects in four provinces experiencing dwindling water resources but high vulnerability to the impacts of climate change: Binh Phuoc, Gia Lai, Kon Tum, and Quang Ngai. The modernized systems under the subprojects will enhance provincial capacity to manage climate variability, improve water productivity of agriculture, and increase incomes by supporting farmers in growing high-value crops: perennial crops such as coffee, pepper, and fruit trees as well as high value annuals such as vegetables.
- Project Rationale and Linkage to Country/Regional Strategy
While Viet Nam ranks sixth worldwide for climate risk exposure in the global climate risk index, climate change poses as one of the biggest threats to future agriculture performance. The frequency and intensity of floods and droughts yearly increases. In 2017, economic loss caused by typhoons in the southcentral coastal region (SCR) in flatlands along the east sea and central highland region (CHR) reached $2.7 billion. The El Nido Southern Oscillation-induced drought in 2014-2016, which was the most severe in the last 90 years, severely affected the livelihood of more than two million people and damaged around 20,000ha crops in CHR and the southeast region.
The irrigation and drainage system developed in CHR and SCR is largely for rice production and is not yet well suited to irrigate high value crops due to insufficient drainage capacity and insensitive water management system. This is a fundamental issue for farmers in CHR and SCR who are aiming to meet the growing demand for safe and quality food products such as coffee, vegetable, pepper, and cashew nuts in both domestic and international markets. Further constraints in irrigation are (i) premature degradation of irrigation and drainage infrastructure because of inefficient operation and maintenance and asset management systems; (ii) poor water governance, largely because of weak enforcement of regulations on economic and workload burden among water users; and (iii) unreliable water resources for irrigation.
- Impact
Sustainable agricultural and water productivity increased
- Outcome
Irrigated agriculture in selected provinces modernized and made climate change resilient
- Outputs
Irrigation management services strengthened
Modern irrigation and drainage infrastructures developed
Efficient on-farm water management practices adopted
- Geographical Location
- Binh Phuoc, Gia Lai, Kon Tum, Quang Ngai
Safeguard Categories
- Environment
- B
- Involuntary Resettlement
- B
- Indigenous Peoples
- B
Summary of Environmental and Social Aspects
- Environmental Aspects
- Involuntary Resettlement
- Indigenous Peoples
Stakeholder Communication, Participation, and Consultation
- During Project Design
- During Project Implementation
Contact
- Responsible ADB Officer
- Takaku-Bessho, Ryutaro
- Responsible ADB Department
- Sectors Group
- Responsible ADB Division
- Agriculture, Food, Nature, and Rural Development Sector Office (SG-AFNR)
- Executing Agencies
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Binh Phuoc Provincial People's Committee
Gia Lai Provincial People's Committee
Kon Tum Provincial People's Committee
Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development
Timetable
- Concept Clearance
- 04 Dec 2019
- Fact Finding
- 01 Jun 2021 to 21 Jun 2021
- MRM
- 08 Apr 2024
- Approval
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- Last Review Mission
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- Last PDS Update
- 11 Dec 2019
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| Title | Document Type | Document Date |
|---|---|---|
| Climate Adaptation through Irrigation Modernization Sector Project: Initial Poverty and Social Analysis | Initial Poverty and Social Analysis | Nov 2019 |
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