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Biblioteca Equity in bulk water allocation: the case of the Mahaweli Ganga Development Project in Sri Lanka

Equity in bulk water allocation: the case of the Mahaweli Ganga Development Project in Sri Lanka

Equity in bulk water allocation: the case of the Mahaweli Ganga Development Project in Sri Lanka

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Date of publication
Dezembro 2014
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AGRIS:US201500196257
Pages
635-648

This article evaluates the equity performance of bulk water allocation as an irrigation management strategy in the Mahaweli Ganga Development Project, Sri Lanka. Through semi-structured interviews with farmers and irrigation officials, the study collected local perceptions using seven indicators: water rights; decision-making process; contribution of resources for irrigation maintenance; water allocation rules; actual water distribution; information sharing; and conflict resolution. The results highlight gaps in the institution such as the need to enhance the water rights of landless farmers, further encourage crop diversification, increase transparency in decision making, instil a risk-management approach, and strengthen accountability.

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Wong, Pearly
Herath, Srikantha

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